YAGP Spartanburg

We just returned from the Youth America Grand Prix in Spartanburg, SC.
I like to bring students to YAGP for many reasons. One, is that it is very educational, students are exposed to so many wonderful talented dancers their own age and the workshop classes are also a great part of the competition. Another is performance opportunity, which always provides an opportunity to grow. One more is the possibility of a scholarship to a summer program. But mainly, I bring them to help them recognize qualities I already see in them myself, to inspire them and to give them something to reach for beyond the studio.
I do not spend the entire year rehearsing one variation in the hopes of “winning”. I think their work preparing is better spent in class, getting stronger, improving steadily. A month or so rehearsing their pieces is more like it.
With that said, I am so proud of all my students who participated this weekend. J’kira Hall, Isabel Macgill, Karilena Barfield, Alston Macgill and Angel Novelli, you all did a great job!

Congratulations to Isabel Macgill, 8 who finished in the top 12 of the PreCompetetive Catagory and to Alston Macgill who finished in 1st place in the Pre Competetive Category! Way to go!

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Alston Macgill, 11, 1st place, Pre-Competetive!

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Comments

Jennifer Barfield

I am so proud of all of the girls. They did such a wonderful job. Congratulations to Alston and Isabel. We love you and are very proud! Thank you V for all the time you give to our kids.

Jan 26, 2009 @ 14:39

kae

Congratulations to Ms. V. and to all the dancers
who worked so hard!

Bravi tutti!!!

Jan 26, 2009 @ 14:52

mark

All the girls were awesome. Can’t say how impressive they were in such a pressure packed environment. Open stage time is enough to make anyone feel a bit intimidated(good practice for roller-derby). They all handled it with grace and aplomp. Congratulations to everyone.

Jan 26, 2009 @ 15:12

Jil

Congrats to all! I’m sure ewvryone worked so hard and performed well. I so wish I could be a part of all their lives again. I wmiss everyone tons! Amazing pictures of Ms. Alston and I love the new pointe shoes!

Jan 26, 2009 @ 20:12

annarose

Cool!!!!! !!!!!! very good alston and izzy!!!!
arc
peace + love =

Jan 26, 2009 @ 23:12

Michelle

That’s so great, contrats to all the girls!! I’m glad to hear everyone is doing well! Can’t wait to see you all =]

Jan 27, 2009 @ 17:43

Alexandra

Congrats to all your talented dancers! Do you have any more pictures of them to share?

Jan 27, 2009 @ 19:32

Angela

thank you so much for all that you do for us. none of this could ever be possible if it werent for the drive and passion you instill in our souls. from the very first time you told me you wanted more, ive always tried to do just that. if it werent for you i would not be the person or the dancer i am today. all the possiblilities and opportunities you have presented to me have been the best moments of my life. and that said, i want to thank you again ms. v. because from here on out the only way for me to go is up.

Jan 28, 2009 @ 00:11