YAGP 2021 Dallas Semi-Final First Place Classical - Crystal Huang - Harlequinade & Kitri - Age 12

Crystal Huang, Age 12, from The Rock Center for Dance performs Harlequinade and Don Quixote and at the YAGP 2021 Dallas Semi-Final, where she won first place in the Classical Category of the Junior Age Division! Comment below which variation is your favorite! We want to hear!

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[sofiebonaparte]

she is so amazing, her Kitri variation especially blew me away, she has so much control and just plain talent! I expect an amazing career for her!

[reesed]

That sass in kitri! I couldn’t take my eyes off, very entertaining! So sharp! Can’t wait to see her in the years to come!

[cm]

her kitri variation is absolutely stunning, the way she commands the stage is insane. and with out using her face too!!! amazing!!!

[minnaballerinaa]

i used to dance with her, and now she keeps improving more and more, I'm blown away

[bludeetu]

Fantastic performances! So much spirit and sass. I bet this young lady goes far.

[evaroberts]

Gorgeous and so talented! Her technique is great. She will go far.

[AutumnOceanSky]

Crystal is one of my favorites! I think it was last year that she did “Deconstructed Swan” and I was blown away. Also loved “Flat Red”.

[Ninanotlina]

Crystal took my breath away 🤗👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[gnguyen]

I am impressed that they can dance so well while wearing face masks

[caty]

her arms, feet, and just presence is divine. she definitely will go far!

[claudiapinho-memorias]

Que bailarina prodigiosa! Sem palavras para descrever a minha emoção ao vê-la dançar. Bravissimo!!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[laurentgarcia]

Wow!! Exceptionnel et magique! 🤩 Par contre, le masque n'était vraiment pas indispensable pour la Ballerine 🙄

[Cookie_Monster]

Why is she dancing with a mask - alone on stage?