BalletNova's Young Choreographers Competition

Congratulations to this year's finalists!

YCC Winners

Pictured from top to bottom with their performers:

First Place: Annalise Ajamani

Second Place: Renee Lamarque

Third Place: Molly Sternberg

BalletNova provides a special opportunity for young choreographers (ages 14-18) to stretch artistically. Develop your art by showcasing your work and performing!

Submissions are now closed. See flyer and submission form for BNYCC rules and details.

UP TO $500 in CASH PRIZES!

World Famous Judges:

Rasta Thomas - Founder and Artistic Director of Bad Boys Dance
Carolyn Carattini - Royal Academy of Dance
Christine Dunham - American Ballet Theatre
Tauna Hunger - Dance Department Chair of Mercyhurst College
Marilyn York - Founder and Artistic Director of Dancin' Unlimited

See more details about what you get, how to enter, and more!

Take advantage of our choreography programs:

Choreography Workshop with Karen Reedy

January 20 and Feburary 3 from 3:00-5:00pm

$10 per student, ages 13 and up

A starter course in the basics of choreography and composition.

Rehearsal Space with a Mentor

Sundays from 1:00-4:00pm

February 3, 10, 17

BalletNova Students- no fee

Non-BalletNova Students- $15 per hour