AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostEmmaliana Proach awaits her turn on stage during the 2018 Youth America Grand Prix semifinals at the University of Denver's Newman Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, Jan. 12, 2018.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostBrooke Janney performs onstage during the 2018 Youth America Grand Prix semifinals at the University of Denver's Newman Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, Jan. 12, 2018.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDancers warm up onstage before the junior classical performance during the 2018 Youth America Grand Prix semifinals at the University of Denver's Newman Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, Jan. 12, 2018.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostA dancer performs during the 2018 Youth America Grand Prix semifinals at the University of Denver's Newman Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, Jan. 12, 2018.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMegan Yackovich works on the overlay of a tutu for one of her students during the 2018 Youth America Grand Prix semifinals at the University of Denver's Newman Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, Jan. 12, 2018.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostCadey Turner warms up in a downstairs hallway during the 2018 Youth America Grand Prix semifinals at the University of Denver's Newman Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, Jan. 12, 2018.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMaria Chavez gets her hair done by teacher Marta Katz during the 2018 Youth America Grand Prix semifinals at the University of Denver's Newman Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, Jan. 12, 2018.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostAliza Bochner (left) and Grace Doehler listen to instructions before taking the stage during the 2018 Youth America Grand Prix semifinals at the University of Denver's Newman Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, Jan. 12, 2018.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostEmma Garcia receives makeup from Olga Balbocean during the 2018 Youth America Grand Prix semifinals at the University of Denver's Newman Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, Jan. 12, 2018.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDENVER, CO - JANUARY 12: From left to right, Audrey Gomes, Lauren Woodward and Lydia Foley watch from the side of the stage as another performer dances during the 2018 Youth America Grand Prix semifinals at the University of Denver's Newman Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, January 12, 2018. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostAdalyn MacDonald warms up during the 2018 Youth America Grand Prix semifinals at the University of Denver's Newman Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, Jan. 12, 2018.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostSkyler Kennedy awaits her turn on stage during the 2018 Youth America Grand Prix semifinals at the University of Denver's Newman Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, Jan. 12, 2018.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostClaire Simpson warms up before the junior classical performance during the 2018 Youth America Grand Prix semifinals at the University of Denver's Newman Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, Jan. 12, 2018.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDENVER, CO - JANUARY 12: Corah Abbot (center) warms up with fellow dancers before their performance during the 2018 Youth America Grand Prix semifinals at the University of Denver's Newman Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, January 12, 2018. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostRemi Wagner warms up on stage during the 2018 Youth America Grand Prix semifinals at the University of Denver's Newman Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, Jan. 12, 2018.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDancers warm up on stage during the 2018 Youth America Grand Prix semifinals at the University of Denver's Newman Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, Jan. 12, 2018.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostA dancer prepares to take the stage during the 2018 Youth America Grand Prix semifinals at the University of Denver's Newman Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, Jan. 12, 2018.
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Emmaliana Proach awaits her turn on stage during the 2018 Youth America Grand Prix semifinals at the University of Denver's Newman Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, Jan. 12, 2018.
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By AAron Ontiveroz | aontiveroz@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
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Getting your player ready...
The 2018 Youth America Grand Prix regional semifinals were held at the University of Denver’s Newman Center for the Performing Arts January, 12-14. Two hundred and forty-six ballet dancers – ages 9 to 19 – from the Denver area auditioned for scholarships to send young dancers to leading schools and dance companies to continue their training. Selected competitors will continue on to the finals in New York City in April.