Youth America Grand Prix New York City Finals April 7-14, 2017
TABLE OF CONTENTS YAGP 2017 FINALS PRELIMINARY TIMELINE GUIDE TO NEW YORK CITY IMPORTANT CONTACTS. IMPORTANT ADDRESSES... THEATERS NYU SKIRBALL CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS HUNTER COLLEGE, KAYE PLAYHOUSE DAVID H. KOCH THEATRE... STUDIOS HUNTER COLLEGE ATTIC STUDIOS.. MANHATTAN MOVEMENT AND ARTS CENTER.. GIBNEY CHOREOGRAPHIC CENTER AT 890 BROADWAY HOTEL ROOSEVELT HOTEL.. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES STUDIO RENTAL TRANSPORTATION FROM THE AIRPORT.. MEDICAL CARE INFORMATION APPENDIX A: MAPS AND DIRECTIONS.. 1
YAGP 2017 FINALS PRELIMINARY TIMELINE Friday, April 7, 2017 Junior Contemporary Competition (First Day of Competition for Juniors Ages 12-13) Jack H Skirball Center for the Performing Arts Saturday, April 8, 2017 Junior Contemporary Competition (Ages 13 14) Classical Pas de Deux Competition Ensemble Competition Jack H Skirball Center for the Performing Arts Sunday, April 9, 2017 Senior Classical Competition (First Day of Competition for Seniors) Junior and Senior Men Classical Competition Ensemble Competition Jack H Skirball Center for the Performing Arts Monday, April 10, 2017 Junior Classical Competition Pre-Competitive Competition (First Day of Competition for Pre-Competitive) Hunter College Kaye Playhouse Tuesday, April 11, 2017 Senior Contemporary Competition Junior and Senior Men Contemporary Competition Hunter College Kaye Playhouse 2
Wednesday, April 12, 2017 Pre-Competitive Competition Contemporary Pas de Deux Ensemble Competition (Duets and Trios) Hunter College Kaye Playhouse Scholarship Classes Manhattan Movement and Arts Center Final Round 7:00 PM David H. Koch Theatre Thursday, April 13, 2017 Scholarship Classes Manhattan Movement and Arts Center Closing Night Gala "Stars of Today Meet the Stars of Tomorrow" 7:00 PM David H. Koch Theatre Friday, April 14, 2017 Awards Ceremony 3:00 PM David H. Koch Theatre Legend of Dance - Gala in Honor of Julio Bocca 7:00 PM David H. Koch Theatre 3
IMPORTANT CONTACTS Associate Artistic Director, Alexei Moskalenko: alexeim@yagp.org Regional Manager, Elina Mirmelshteyn: elinam@yagp.org Regional Department General Inquiries: regional@yagp.org Music submission: IMPORTANT ADDRESSES THEATERS NYU SKIRBALL CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 566 LaGuardia Pl. at Washington Square Park South, New York, NY 10012 (Main Entrance) 566-A W. 3 rd St. & LaGuardia Pl. (Stage Door) HUNTER COLLEGE, KAYE PLAYHOUSE 695 Park Avenue New York, NY, 10065 DAVID H. KOCH THEATRE AT LINCOLN CENTER 20 Lincoln Center Plaza New York, NY 10023 MANHATTAN MOVEMENT AND ARTS CENTER 248 W 60th St New York, NY 10023 (212) 787-1178 STUDIOS HUNTER COLLEGE STUDIOS 695 Park Avenue 6th and 7th Floor New York, NY, 10065 212-772-5012 GIBNEY DANCE CENTER 890 Broadway New York, NY, 10013 (212) 677-8560 PERIDANCE CAPEZIO CENTER 126 E 13th St New York, NY, 10003 646-798-8140 HOTEL ROOSEVELT HOTEL 45 East 45th Street (at Madison Avenue), New York, NY, 10017 212-885-6168 4
THEATERS NYU SKIRBALL CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS (April 7-9, 2017) ADDRESS 566 LaGuardia Pl. at Washington Square Park South, New York, NY 10012 (Main Entrance) 566-A W. 3 rd St. & LaGuardia Pl. (Stage Door) IMPORTANT NOTE: Participants should enter using the stage door, marked 566-A (W. 3 rd St. and LaGuardia Pl.). All audience members may use the main entrance door, marked 566 (Washington Square South and LaGuardia Pl.) STAGE DIMENSIONS AND FACT SHEET Width: 45 9 Depth: 29 6 Not raked ADDRESS 695 Park Avenue New York, NY, 10065 KAYE PLAYHOUSE AT HUNTER COLLEGE (April 9-12, 2017) STAGE DIMENSIONS AND INFORMATION Width: 29 10 Depth: 31 2 Not raked DAVID H. KOCH THEATER (April 12-14, 2017) ADDRESS 20 Lincoln Center Plaza New York, NY 10023 PLEASE NOTE: Stage entrance to the David H. Koch Theater is located on the south side of the theatre, on Columbus Avenue at 61st Street. Final Round April 12, 2017, 7 PM All participants are invited to the Final Round, Wednesday, April 12th at 7:00pm, the David H. Koch Theater. This showcase promises to be an exciting conclusion to the week of competition, and will be followed by an After Party event for all participants, at the Koch Theater Promenade! YAGP 2017 GALA Stars of Today Meet the Stars of Tomorrow April 13, 2017, 7 PM The annually sold-out YAGP Gala features the talented young finalists of YAGP 2017 season, performing alongside international ballet stars. 5
YAGP 2017 Award Ceremony April 14, 2017 (Time TBD) All Final participants gather for the Award Ceremony, where Finalists receive scholarships and prizes to mark another successful season at YAGP. Legends in Dance: A Celebration of Julio Bocca April 14, 2017, 7 PM To mark the occasion of dance legend Julio Bocca s 50th Birthday, YAGP will hold a program featuring exclusive footage, testimonies and tribute performances, featuring international ballet stars. MANHATTAN MOVEMENT AND ARTS CENTER 248 W 60th St New York, NY 10023 (212) 787-1178 STUDIOS HUNTER COLLEGE STUDIOS 695 Park Avenue 6th and 7th Floor New York, NY, 10065 212-772-5012 GIBNEY DANCE CENTER 890 Broadway New York, NY, 10013 (212) 677-8560 PERIDANCE CAPEZIO CENTER 126 E 13th St New York, NY, 10003 646-798-8140 HOTEL ROOSEVELT HOTEL The Roosevelt Hotel is a landmark New York City hotel, conveniently located in the Midtown East neighborhood, with easy accessibility to transportation and lots of great dining options nearby. Address: 45 East 45th Street (At Madison Avenue) New York, NY 10017 YAGP Special Rate: $249 for single/double occupancy; $279 for triple/quadruple occupancy Book by: March 15, 2017 Online Reservations: BOOK NOW TO GUARANTEE YOUR GROUP RATE Reservations by Phone: 212-661-9600 or toll free at 1-888-833-3969 (Please refer to group code CYAA17 when booking) PLEASE NOTE: if you are requesting pre or post date s outside of the outlined registration link dates (April 5-15), please e-mail your reservation request to reservations@rooseveltnyc.com provide your dates and refer to group code: CYAA17. Any available agent will be happy to assist you. 6
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Rehearsal Studio Rentals If you would like to rent studio space for rehearsals, there are several studios in New York City that may be able to accommodate you. Please contact them directly for more information. In addition to the options listed below, you can also find additional studio space online, at: http://nyc.spacefinder.org/spaces Ballet Academy East Website: http://www.balletacademyeast.com/ Address: 1651 3rd Ave #3 New York, NY 10128 Phone: 212-410-9140 E-mail: info@baenyc.com Ballet Hispanico Website: http://www.ballethispanico.org/ Address: 167 West 89th Street New York, NY 10024 Phone: 212-362-6710 Email: info@ballethispanico.org Baryshnikov Arts Center Website: http://www.bacnyc.org/ Address: 450 West 37 th Street, Suite 501 New York, NY 10018 Phone: +1.646.731.3225 Email: info@bacnyc.org Broadway Dance Center: Website: http://www.bwydance.com/index.shtml Address: 322 West 45 th St., 3 rd Fl. New York, NY 10036 Phone: +1.212.582.9304 Email: info@bwydance.com Joffrey Ballet School Wesbite: http://www.joffreyballetschool.com/ Address: 434 6 th Ave. #3 New York, NY 10011 Phone: +1.212.254.8520 Email: joffrey@joffreyballetschool.com STEPS on Broadway Website: http://www.stepsnyc.com/theater/rates.shtml Address: 2121 Broadway Ave. New York, NY 10023 Phone: +1.212.874.2410 x 14 Email: matthesw@stepsny.com 7
Transportation from the airport: SUPER SHUTTLE service is available from LaGuardia (LGA), John F. Kennedy (JFK) and Newark (EWR) airports. Look for the logo in the airport (as pictured above). Rates vary and can be found online (http://www.supershuttle.com) by entering your airport and destination, or by calling 1-800-258-3826. Estimated Fares: From JFK/EWR: Approximately $20.00 per passenger From LGA: Approximately $16.00 per passenger. TAXIS are also available at the airport and are very easy to find. Look for the yellow NYC Taxi logos. You can also request a mini-van to accommodate more passengers. Estimated Fares: From JFK: Flat Fare of $45, plus tip and tolls. From LGA: Approximately $28, plus tip. From EWR: Approximately $65, plus tip. IMPORTANT NOTE: Proceed directly to the indicated Taxi lines or transportation desks for assistance finding transportation. Do not accept rides from individuals without proper identification. UBER, a car service requested through an app, is an easy way to transport to and from the airport. Request a car by using the app at least 5 minutes prior to your intended departure. Please follow the link to learn more about it, and download the app. https://www.uber.com/ Medical Care Information In case of injury, we have one physician on call Dr. Phillip Bauman: 212 506-0228 Please say that you are part of Youth America Grand Prix. In case of emergency, dial 911. Other hospitals in close proximity of competition venues are: o Mount Sinai Hospital-Brooklyn Heights: 300 Cadman Plz W, Brooklyn, NY 11201, 929-210-6000 o Brooklyn Hospital Center: 127 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11201, 718-250-8000 o New York Downtown Hospital: 212.312.5000, 170 William St., New York, NY 10038 o Beth Israel Medical Center-Phillips Ambulatory Care Center: 212.844.8000, 10 Union Square E. (btwn. 14 th and 15 th Sts.), New York, NY 10003 8
APPENDIX A: MAPS AND LOCATIONS For an interactive map of all YAGP 2017 Finals venues, please visit: https://drive.google.com/a/yagp.org/open?id=1y5jzbfd1x6a5e49mt3 JP8DUGITY&usp=sharing 9