Dance is one of 10 artistic disciplines in YoungArts' national competition. This discipline encompasses ballet, choreography, hip hop, jazz, modern-contemporary, tap, and world dance forms. Applicants must be in grades 10-12 or 15-18 years of age on December 1 of the year they are applying. The strongest auditions demonstrate a clear technique, a strong, unique voice and a sophisticated sense of nuance and range. There are different guidelines for the recording of the audition video for each type of dance. Please make sure to check it before submitting an application. Please visit the award's website for more information.