2010
2008
2008
2008
EAST STREET BALLET DANCERS AT
YAGP
Launched in 2000 by former Bolshoi Ballet dancers Larisa and Gennadi Saveliev, the Youth America Grand Prix was organized as a stepping stone to provide extraordinary educational and professional opportunities to young student dancers. The event awards scholarships to the top ballet schools in the world. Since its inception it has become an internationally known meeting place for students and teachers, where they can exchange ideas, share their experiences and learn the most up-to-date information on a variety of dance issues. Dancers from Japan, Mexico, Switzerland, Bulgaria, Brazil, Italy, France, Canada, Australia, Portugal, Ukraine, Malasia, China, Romania, Korea, Panama, Russia, United Kingdom, Germany, as well as the United States participate in the YAGP.
In preparing for these performances each student is challenged to learn complex choreography that requires not only technique but also tremendous artistry, musicality and stamina. Each student must show consummate discipline and focus and gains invaluable insights into the demands and joys of a career in classical ballet.
Dancers are required to prepare a classical ballet variation selected from an approved list provided by the YAGP and are involved in months of intensive coaching and rehearsal with their primary teacher Irina Vakhromeeva, herself an international artist.
YAGP REGIONAL SEMI-FINALS 2010
Bryar Albert-Loftfield (age 13) danced in the Junior Division at the 2010 Regional Semi-Finals of YAGP in Providence RI.
YAGP INTERNATIONAL FINALS 2008
Four young dancers from the East Street School of Ballet were invited to participate in the YAGP International Ballet Scholarship Finals at the Skiball Center of Performing Arts at New York University as well as participate in the International All-Star Gala featuring guest artists from leading dance companies from around the world at New York City Center.
East Street dancers performed two ensemble pieces: “Jewels” from the Sleeping Beauty with choreography by Marius Petipa, and an original contemporary piece, "Spring Verse" choreographed by their coach and teacher, Irina Vakhromeeva.
In January 2008, the four young dancers participated in the Youth America Grand Prix semi-finals which took place at the Warner Theater in Torrington, CT. That event, drew students from as far away as California and included solo and ensemble performances and all-day workshops with renowned master teachers.
The ballerina’s were Ilse Kapteyn (age 13) Deerfield, Ingrid Kapteyn (age 16) Deerfield, Sierra McDonald (age 13) Whately, and Nina Shevzov-Zebrun (age 14) Northampton.
In preparing for these performances each student is challenged to learn complex choreography that requires not only technique but also tremendous artistry, musicality and stamina. Each student must show consummate discipline and focus and gains invaluable insights into the demands and joys of a career in classical ballet.
Dancers are required to prepare a classical ballet variation selected from an approved list provided by the YAGP and are involved in months of intensive coaching and rehearsal with their primary teacher Irina Vakhromeeva, herself an international artist.
YAGP REGIONAL SEMI-FINALS 2010
Bryar Albert-Loftfield (age 13) danced in the Junior Division at the 2010 Regional Semi-Finals of YAGP in Providence RI.
YAGP INTERNATIONAL FINALS 2008
Four young dancers from the East Street School of Ballet were invited to participate in the YAGP International Ballet Scholarship Finals at the Skiball Center of Performing Arts at New York University as well as participate in the International All-Star Gala featuring guest artists from leading dance companies from around the world at New York City Center.
East Street dancers performed two ensemble pieces: “Jewels” from the Sleeping Beauty with choreography by Marius Petipa, and an original contemporary piece, "Spring Verse" choreographed by their coach and teacher, Irina Vakhromeeva.
In January 2008, the four young dancers participated in the Youth America Grand Prix semi-finals which took place at the Warner Theater in Torrington, CT. That event, drew students from as far away as California and included solo and ensemble performances and all-day workshops with renowned master teachers.
The ballerina’s were Ilse Kapteyn (age 13) Deerfield, Ingrid Kapteyn (age 16) Deerfield, Sierra McDonald (age 13) Whately, and Nina Shevzov-Zebrun (age 14) Northampton.