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11y/o 🇨🇦🇰🇷
Bloch Young Artist 2026✨ @blochcanada
YAGP 25’ 26’ Finalist
YAGP 27’CL🥇CO🥈26’Cl/Co🥈25’cl🥈
ADCIBC Finals 🥇2026
🩰 RPBA

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Two years at YAGP, two different styles, two beautiful reminders of why I love to dance.

🥈 2nd Place — Classical
🥈 2nd Place — Contemporary

Beyond these placements, I’m taking home so much more than awards, the lessons, the growth, the courage to keep pushing, and the memories that will stay with me long after the stage lights fade.

Thank you, @yagp for believing in young dancers and giving us the opportunity to grow, challenge ourselves, and share our love for dance.

To all the wonderful teachers at @lisballetstudiola, thank you for every correction, every word of encouragement, and every moment you’ve helped me believe in myself a little more. So much of who I am as a dancer is shaped by your dedication and love.

And to @crystalhuangdance , thank you for creating such a beautiful contemporary piece, one that allowed me to feel, express, and tell a story through movement. It was truly a gift to dance your choreography.

Every achievement carries the love and support of so many people behind it. This journey has never been mine alone, and my heart is full of gratitude for everyone who has been a part of it.

Two years in, and still learning. Still growing. Still dreaming. Still in love with the art of dance.

With a grateful heart, always.

#YAGP #YouthAmericaGrandPrix #ClassicalBallet #ContemporaryDance

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A lovely weekend at YAGP Minneapolis! ❤️ I’m so honored to have received 2nd place in both Pre-Competitive Classical Ballet and Contemporary at the 2027 season’s Minneapolis regional! 🥈🥈

Thank you @yagp Ms. Larissa, Mr. Gennadi, and the entire YAGP team for another beautiful opportunity to perform and grow❤️Thank you to Mr. @alexeimoskalenko Ms. @racheallnye , and the entire judging team for your recognition, encouragement, and thoughtful feedback and constructive advice to help me improve!🤗

To my amazing @morningstardance MSDA teachers— Mr. @xiaochen728 Mr. @cool_nur_ Mrs. @sherry_chenggg Ms. @wynneveryday Ms @jesswashingtonarts and Ms. Chen—thank you for guiding me every day with so much care and patience. Every step forward carries something up you’ve taught me. I couldn’t have done this without you all! 😘✨

Thank you Mrs @natalia_bashkatova for your thoughtful advice, honest feedback, and encouragement whenever I feel unsure. You help me move forward with confidence and keep working at what I love. ❤️

Thank you, Mrs. @lilyyong9981 for your unwavering belief in me and for always giving me the courage to keep going! 💕

Beyond my own performances, I loved watching the other stage performances and felt so inspired by so many wonderful dancers! Seeing old friends and making new ones made these two days even more special🙌

I’ll treasure these memories and keep working hard. Looking forward to my next @yagp and another chance to learn, grow, and improve! ✨

Thank you @thelkstudio for the stunning stage photos as always!❣️

#YAGP #YAGP2027 #YAGPMinneapolis

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All Smiles because our 2026/2027 Ascend Tour is around the corner💙
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Drop your favorite emoji if you will be joining us in Seattle!
📸 @smackarts

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🎉 Happy Monday! 🎉
Can you believe we’re just one month away from the start of our 2026/2027 Ascend Tour?!
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Seattle Regionals’ timeline has been posted on our website!
(Link in our Story)

Be sure to update your TBD info and upload your music.

See you soon Seattle!
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📸 @smackarts
Dancers: Qianqian Dai @qiana_dai, Alison Schroeder, Lina Kim @ballelina_2015

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Dance shoe rotation 🩰✨

What Bloch shoes are in your rotation? 👀

#Bloch #BlochCanada #BlochYoungArtist #DanceShoes #ShoeRotation #DancerLife

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WHEN THE CITY BECAME THE STAGE 🇮🇹✨

YAGP Ravenna Festival

One of my favorite memories from @yagp @ygp_europe Ravenna happened far beyond the theater walls.

Hundreds of young dancers from all over the world came together in the heart of Ravenna, filling the beautiful Piazza del Popolo with movement, laughter, photos, and unforgettable memories. For a moment, this historic Italian square became their stage. 🌍🩰

Different countries, different languages, different schools — yet dance brought everyone together.

This is one of the things that makes the YAGP experience so special. Beyond the performances, scores, and placements are experiences that cannot be measured — friendships formed across the world, new cultures discovered, inspiring artists and teachers encountered, and memories that stay long after the music ends.

The dancers came to Ravenna for dance — and somehow, the entire city became part of their experience✨

Beyond the stage. Beyond the competition.
These are the moments that stay. ❤️

@yagp · Ravenna, Italy 🇮🇹
@thelkstudio

YAGP #YAGPRavenna #YAGPItaly #Ravenna #PiazzaDelPopolo #DanceAroundTheWorld YoungDancers BalletCommunity DanceCommunity BeyondTheStage MoreThanACompetition DanceMemories DancersAroundTheWorld BalletLife YAGPFamily

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Back to Dance is here 🩰✨

A new season brings new goals, fresh starts, and new opportunities to grow. Our Bloch Young Artists are sharing the advice and encouragement they’re taking with them as they head back into the studio.

Swipe to discover their tips, motivation, and inspiration for stepping into your Back to Dance season 💗

#Bloch #BlochCanada #BackToDance #BlochYoungArtist #DanceLife

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🇮🇹✨ Thank you @yagp for the opportunities, friendships, and memories made in Ravenna! 🤍 @ygp_europe @yagp_community @ravennafestival @ravennafestival

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Incredibly grateful for every part of this week in Ravenna. 🇮🇹✨ Thank you @yagp for bringing dancers together from around the world and creating so many special opportunities and memories along the way. 🩰🤍

@ygp_europe @yagp_community @yagp

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Grand Défilé rehearsals in Ravenna. 🇮🇹🤍 🩰 Thank you @yagp for the most beautiful week in Italy!

@ygp_europe @yagp @yagp_community
@natalia_bashkatova
@littlecorgi_studio @thelkstudio @ravennafestival
@nikolayworld @nikolayorlando @grishkoworld
@dancesupplies

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Ballet in the heart of Ravenna. 🇮🇹 Rehearsal for Grand Défilé in the Ravenna Plaza. Thank you @yagp for making moments like these possible. 🩰🤍

@ygp_europe @yagp @yagp_community
@littlecorgi_studio @thelkstudio
@ravennafestival @montutubykarina

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Some beautiful memories from the YAGP Italy Ravenna Festival 🇮🇹✨🩰

One of the things that made @yagp experience so special was the incredible group of ballet and contemporary teachers YAGP brought together from around the world.🌍

Every class was filled with so much care and intention. From detailed demonstrations and thoughtful corrections to encouragement for each young dancer, you could truly feel the teachers’ passion for dance education and their commitment to helping the students learn and grow.

Ms. Larissa was personally present throughout the classes — watching, connecting with the teachers, speaking with the students, and making sure the dancers were getting the most out of every opportunity.

@yagp is so much more than a competition. It brings extraordinary teachers, dancers, and young artists together from around the world, creating opportunities not only to perform, but to learn, connect, be inspired, and grow. 🤍

The classes were focused and demanding, yet full of energy, encouragement, and joy.

And for me, being behind the camera and having the opportunity to quietly capture these moments of teaching, learning, and connection was such a special part of Ravenna. 📸

So many beautiful memories from Italy… and many more to share. 🇮🇹✨🤩

@yagp
@ygp_europe
@thelkstudio
@littlecorgi_studio

#YAGP #YAGPItaly #RavennaFestival #Ballet DanceEducation MasterClass

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