More than 80 young Ukrainian dancers have found a safe haven at prestigious ballet schools throughout Europe with the help of a nonprofit called Youth America Grand Prix. After the 2022 Ukraine semi-final competition was canceled, founder Larissa Saviliev began getting calls from dancers seeking help. "They've actually held competitions in so many places, but never in Ukraine," Gelt said. All of a sudden, she launched this plan to begin helping these kids and placing them in these ballet schools." In order to help more dancers flee the invasion, YAGP has set up a hotline for those who need help or want to donate.

Source: Los Angeles Times April 05, 2022 19:26 UTC