In this special episode of Company Secrets: Ballet Unfiltered, Jared sits down with Larissa Saveliev, Founder and Artistic Director of Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP), the world’s largest international student ballet competition. This special episode is a must-listen for students, dancers, teachers, and parents who are competing or considering competing in Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP). 

Larissa shares candid insights on what dancers need to know to stand out, YAGP's origins and global impact, what makes YAGP unique, the role competitions play in a dancer’s growth, and how opportunities created on this stage have shaped countless careers. 

Whether you’re preparing to compete, guiding and/ or coaching students, supporting your child as they prepare for the competition, or simply curious about how YAGP became such a powerful force in the ballet world, this conversation offers a valuable perspective you won’t want to miss.

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