Marcello Gomes, Evan Todd & Scott Schlexer Photo Credit: Liza Voll	Beverly D'Anne Photo Credit: Liza Voll

Rick Freedberg, Francine LeFrak, Linda Morse & Ed Morse
Photo Credit: Liza Voll

Here is a short biography of Ms. Makarova from the press release from Jonathan Marder + Associates:

Natalia Makarova entered Leningrad’s Vaganova School at 13. After graduating, she joined the Kirov Ballet, rising to international prominence when she danced Giselle in London. This became one of her signature roles. On September 4, 1970, while on tour in London with the Kirov, Makarova requested asylum in Britain. She began her new career by joining the American Ballet Theatre. Her long association with The Royal Ballet began in 1972. She has appeared as a guest artist with major ballet companies throughout the world. In 1980, Makarova staged and directed the full-length production of "La Bayadere," making American Ballet Theatre the first Western company to acquire this work. She has staged her production of "La Bayadere" for numerous companies around the world as well as productions of "Giselle," "Sleeping Beauty," "Swan Lake" and a one-act version of "Paquita."

Here is a paragraph about the Youth America Grand Prix from the press release by Jonathan Marder + Associates:

YOUTH AMERICA GRAND PRIX (YAGP) is America’s first and the world’s largest student ballet scholarship competition. Conducted through annual regional competitions throughout the U.S and abroad, YAGP is a global network of opportunity connecting dancers, teachers, schools, and companies all over the globe. Each year, YAGP culminates with a Final Round in New York City and a Gala performance. Founded in 1999 by former Bolshoi Ballet Dancers, Larissa and Gennadi Saveliev, 25,000 young dancers have participated in YAGP worldwide competitions and workshops, over 2 million dollars have been awarded in scholarships to leading dance schools, and over 250 YAGP alumni are now dancing with 50 companies, including American Ballet Theatre, New York City Ballet, Paris Opera Ballet, Eifman Ballet of St. Petersburg, and many others. For more information, visit www.YAGP.org.

The Evening's Program:

ACT I

Pas de Deux from The Nutcracker
Choreography: John Neumeier
Performed by: Hélène Bouchet and Thiago Bordin (The Hamburg Ballet)

White Swan Pas de Deux from Swan Lake
Choreography: Marius Petipa
Music: Peter Tchaikovsky
Performed by: Yuan Yuan Tan and Damian Smith (San Francisco Ballet)

Solo TBA
Performed by: Sergei Polunin (YAGP alum, The Royal Ballet)

Pas de Deux from Month in the Country
Choreography: Sir Frederick Ashton
Music: Frederic Chopin
Performed by: Tamara Rojo and Federico Bonelli (The Royal Ballet)

Serenata
Choreography: Mauro Bigonzetti
Music: Amerigo Chiervo
Performed by: Natalia Osipova and Ivan Vasiliev (American Ballet Theatre/Mikhailovsky Theatre St. Petersburg)

Black Swan Pas de Deux from Swan Lake
Choreography: Marius Petipa
Music: Pyotr Tchaikovsky
Performed by: Ekaterina Kondaurova (Mariinsky Ballet) and Matthew Golding (Dutch National Ballet, YAGP alum)
ACT II

Bedroom Pas de Deux from Manon
Choreography: Sir Kenneth MacMillan
Music: Jules Massenet
Performed by: Diana Vishneva (American Ballet Theatre/ Mariinsky Ballet) and Marcelo Gomes (American Ballet Theatre)
Pas de Deux from Giselle
Choreography: Jean Coralli and Jules Perrot
Music: Adolphe Adam
Performed by: Natalia Osipova and Ivan Vasiliev American Ballet (Theatre/Mikhailovsky Theatre St. Petersburg)

Other Dances
Choreography: Jerome Robbins
Music: Frederic Chopin
Performed by: Ashley Bouder (New York City Ballet)
Slaughter on Tenth Avenue
Choreography: George Balanchine
Music: Richard Rodgers
Performed by: Maria Kowroski and Tyler Angle (New York City Ballet)

Mirror Pas de Deux from Onegin
Choreography: John Cranko
Performed by: Friedemann Vogel and Alicia Amatriain (Stuttgart Ballet)

Pas d’ Action from La Bayadere
Choreography: Marius Petipa
Music: Ludwig Minkus
Performed by Gillian Murphy (American Ballet Theater) and Denis Matvienko (Mariinsky Ballet)