Dear Friends, Best of luck, and please do not hesitate to send your additional questions to The YAGP Team

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1 Dear Friends, We are thrilled to welcome you to the Youth America Grand Prix 18 th Season. Below, you will find a preliminary timeline to help you plan your schedule, and venue information to help you choose the right Semi Final location for you. TIMELINE Please note that the posted timeline is NOT FINAL, and is only meant to give you an idea of how each particular semi final will be structured. For example, the Semi Final usually begins with the pre competitive group performances, followed by junior groups, senior groups and ensembles. Workshops are usually planned to take place in reverse order. Each participant will take one workshop, consisting of three classes. Ensemble participants take workshops according to their age group. The updated timeline with a detailed schedule will be posted after the registration cut off date, about five to six weeks prior to each semi final. VENUE Here you will find details about all Semi Final event facilities including theater and studios. As a general rule, the number of seats in the theater can be used as a good indicator of the size of the event the smaller the size of the auditorium, the more limited the capacity of the event, and vice versa. Semi finals that take place later in the season usually get more crowded. In all cases, we recommend registering early to ensure participation in your preferred event. Best of luck, and please do not hesitate to send your additional questions to regional@yagp.org. The YAGP Team

2 TORONTO, ON (FEBRUARY 10 12, 2017) For the first foray into Canada, YAGP is proud to collaborate with the, whose beautiful studios will be the setting of our Master Classes. The competition will take place at the John Bassett Theatre, which is part of the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, located 1.3 kilometers (0.8 miles) from the studios. Both the theater and the studios are located close to the Lake Ontario waterfront, with many shops, restaurants and entertainment options in the area. This is a great location if you are planning to fly. Competition *pending Competition Metro Toronto Convention Centre 10 A.M. 10 P.M Friday, February 10, 2017: Saturday, February 11, 2017: Master Classes Workshop 1: 3:30 P.M 8:30 P.M Competition Metro Toronto Convention Centre 10 A.M. 5 P.M Awards Ceremony 6 PM 7 PM *time subject to change Sunday, February 12, 2017: Master Classes Workshop 2: 11 A.M 4 P.M Theater: Metro Toronto Convention Centre John Bassett Theatre Address: 255 Front Street West Toronto, Ontario M5V 2W6, Canada Stage Size: 46 x 48 Auditorium Size: 1,232 Nearby restaurants: A variety of options within a short walking distance Parking: Lot available for $25 CDN/day Studios: Address: The The Walter Carsen Centre for the 470 Queens Quay West, Toronto M5V 3K4 Distance from theater: 2.1 km (1.3 miles) approximately 5 min drive Parking: Lot available for $22 CDN/ day

3 Intercontinental Toronto Centre Address: 225 Front Street West, Toronto, ON M5V 2X3, Canada YAGP Special Rate: $199 CDN (about $152 USD) Distance from Theater: hotel and theater are located in same building Distance from Studios: 3.2 km Parking: $35 CDN Breakfast: $29 CDN WiFi: complimentary Shuttle: n/a Book by: January 8, 2017 Reserve today: Click to book your group rate with YAGP Onsite Restaurant: Azure Hours of Operation: 7:00 AM 10:00 PM Meals Served: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Cuisine: Canadian Phone Number: Nearby Restaurants: The Loose Moose $$, 0.1 miles away Cuisine: Canadian 146 Front Street West, Toronto, ON M5J 1G2 (416) The Shore Club $$$,.1 miles away Cuisine: Seafood, Steakhouse 155 Wellington Street W, Toronto, ON M5V 3H1 (416) Corrado s $,.4 miles away Cuisine: Italian, Greek, Pizza 118 John Street, Toronto, ON M5V 2E2 (416) Chipotle $$,.1 miles away Cuisine: Mexican 123 Front St, Toronto, ON M5J 2M2 (416) Cafe Supreme $,.03 miles away Cuisine: Sandwiches 200 Front St, Toronto, ON M5V 3K2 (416) Distance from airport to theater: 25.9 km (16.1 miles) approximately 20 minutes drive Distance from Union Station to theater: 600 meters (0.37 miles) approximately 6 minutes walk Distance from Union Station to studios: 2.8 km (1.7 miles) approximately 8 minutes drive Distance from airport to studio: 25.5 km (15.8 miles) approximately 20 minutes drive

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