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Dancers pictured putting their best foot forward in South Jersey

Aspiring ballet dancers, ages 9 to 19, from throughout the region went toe to toe for Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) awards and ballet scholarships on Sunday. Jan. 14, 2024.

Carson Willey, 17, with the Rock School for Dance Education takes a bow after performing a dance from "Swan Lake."
Carson Willey, 17, with the Rock School for Dance Education takes a bow after performing a dance from "Swan Lake." Read moreTom Gralish / Staff Photographer

The auditions were held over three days at the Republic Bank Performing Arts Center at Washington Township High School in Gloucester County, N.J. Hundreds of young dancers around the world have participated in YAGP’s regional and international competitions and semifinals. The auditions give dancers an opportunity to be scouted, and participants often go on to dance professionally.

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