Going for best in ballet at Atlanta showcase

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Students attend workshops, dance classes and auditions in hopes of making the finals in New York City

Arianna Fleischman (center) is lifted by her classmates during their improv dance routine at the Atlanta Ballet - Michael C. Carlos Dance Centre on Sunday, January 20, 2019. Students spent the previous three days attending workshops, dance classes and auditioning in hopes of making the finals Week in New York City in April 2019, where scholarships to top schools and companies will be awarded. For the past 20 years, Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) has awarded more than $250,000. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC

Ballet students participate in a master class at the Atlanta Ballet - Michael C. Carlos Dance Centre on Sunday, January 20, 2019. Students spent the previous three days attending workshops, dance classes and auditioning in hopes of making the finals Week in New York City in April 2019, where scholarships to top schools and companies will be awarded. For the past 20 years, Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) has awarded more than $250,000. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC

Ambrose Reichel (L) works out during a 12 and 13-year-old master class at the Atlanta Ballet - Michael C. Carlos Dance Centre on Sunday, January 20, 2019. Students spent the previous three days attending workshops, dance classes and auditioning in hopes of making the finals Week in New York City in April 2019, where scholarships to top schools and companies will be awarded. For the past 20 years, Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) has awarded more than $250,000. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC

Parents crowd ther doorway while watching a ballet master class session at the Atlanta Ballet - Michael C. Carlos Dance Centre on Sunday, January 20, 2019. Students spent the previous three days attending workshops, dance classes and auditioning in hopes of making the finals Week in New York City in April 2019, where scholarships to top schools and companies will be awarded. For the past 20 years, Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) has awarded more than $250,000. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC

Parents look over images of ballet dancers during the master classe session at the Atlanta Ballet - Michael C. Carlos Dance Centre on Sunday, January 20, 2019. Students spent the previous three days attending workshops, dance classes and auditioning in hopes of making the finals Week in New York City in April 2019, where scholarships to top schools and companies will be awarded. For the past 20 years, Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) has awarded more than $250,000. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC

Marja Miller (front) and Emilie Geib participate in one of the master classes at the Atlanta Ballet - Michael C. Carlos Dance Centre on Sunday, January 20, 2019. Students spent the previous three days attending workshops, dance classes and auditioning in hopes of making the finals Week in New York City in April 2019, where scholarships to top schools and companies will be awarded. For the past 20 years, Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) has awarded more than $250,000. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC

Instructor Annie Liccica leads her 12- and 13-year-old students during one of her master classes at the Atlanta Ballet - Michael C. Carlos Dance Centre on Sunday, January 20, 2019. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC

Instructor Adam Sklute (center) leads his 15 and 16-year-old students during his master class at the Atlanta Ballet - Michael C. Carlos Dance Centre on Sunday, January 20, 2019. Students spent the previous three days attending workshops, dance classes and auditioning in hopes of making the finals Week in New York City in April 2019, where scholarships to top schools and companies will be awarded. For the past 20 years, Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) has awarded more than $250,000. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC

Instructor Gary Lewis (right) watches his students dance during one of his master classes at the Atlanta Ballet - Michael C. Carlos Dance Centre on Sunday, January 20, 2019. Students spent the previous three days attending workshops, dance classes and auditioning in hopes of making the finals Week in New York City in April 2019, where scholarships to top schools and companies will be awarded. For the past 20 years, Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) has awarded more than $250,000 STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC

Instructor Alexei Moskalenko leads his students during one of his master classes at the Atlanta Ballet - Michael C. Carlos Dance Centre on Sunday, January 20, 2019. Students spent the previous three days attending workshops, dance classes and auditioning in hopes of making the finals Week in New York City in April 2019, where scholarships to top schools and companies will be awarded. For the past 20 years, Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) has awarded more than $250,000. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC

Safie Bandalament (left) works out during a 12- and 13-year-old master class at the Atlanta Ballet - Michael C. Carlos Dance Centre on Sunday, January 20, 2019shops, dance classes and auditioning in hopes of making the finals Week in New York City in April 2019, where scholarships to top schools and companies will be awarded. For the past 20 years, Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) has awarded more than $250,000. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC

Ballet students participate in a master classe at the Atlanta Ballet - Michael C. Carlos Dance Centre on Sunday, January 20, 2019. Students spent the previous three days attending workshops, dance classes and auditioning in hopes of making the finals Week in New York City in April 2019, where scholarships to top schools and companies will be awarded. For the past 20 years, Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) has awarded more than $250,000. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC

Instructor Gary Lewis talks with his students during one of his master classes at the Atlanta Ballet - Michael C. Carlos Dance Centre on Sunday, January 20, 2019. Students spent the previous three days attending workshops, dance classes and auditioning in hopes of making the finals Week in New York City in April 2019, where scholarships to top schools and companies will be awarded. For the past 20 years, Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) has awarded more than $250,000. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC

Savannah Banks (right) and Sophia Davila (left) work on their improv dance routine during their master class at the Atlanta Ballet - Michael C. Carlos Dance Centre on Sunday, January 20, 2019. Students spent the previous three days attending workshops, dance classes and auditioning in hopes of making the finals Week in New York City in April 2019, where scholarships to top schools and companies will be awarded. Over the past 20 years, YAGP has awarded $250,000 annually in scholarships. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC

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Arianna Fleischman (center) is lifted by her classmates during their improv dance routine at the Atlanta Ballet - Michael C. Carlos Dance Centre on Sunday, January 20, 2019. Students spent the previous three days attending workshops, dance classes and auditioning in hopes of making the finals Week in New York City in April 2019, where scholarships to top schools and companies will be awarded. For the past 20 years, Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) has awarded more than $250,000. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC

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