Royal Principal Ballet Academy

First of all, congratulations to and on receiving their first-ever awards at the YAGP Finals.

They also became the only award-winning dancers from Western Canada.

Representing Canada among competitors from 50 countries, they brought great honor to Canada on the international stage.

At the same time, Vincent’s PC Contemporary Bronze Award 🥉 was also the highest solo award earned by a Canadian dancer at the YAGP Finals this year 🇨🇦.

Vincent and Lina’s Classical Pas de Deux was likewise the only Canadian 🇨🇦 award-winning work in that category.

We would like to sincerely thank all the coaches at RPBA for their dedication and hard work, as well as all the parents for their continuous support.

We are also deeply grateful to for providing such an incredible platform that allows young dancers to continue growing, improving, and pursuing excellence.

At this year’s Youth America Grand Prix Finals in Houston , we have a total of six entries competing. We would like to wish all of our RPBA dancers the very best — enjoy the stage, continue pushing beyond your limits, and strive to become better versions of yourselves.

Wishing you all the success and results you are hoping for.

We look forward to our second year of presenting the full-length Swan Lake. This time, RPBA will present three full performances of the ballet. Our cast ranges in age from 5 to 65, coming together to bring this production to life. We look forward to seeing you at the theatre—let’s keep striving forward together.

Vincent’s debut performance at the David H. Koch Theater marked far more than just a moment on stage—it was a meaningful milestone in his artistic journey.

Sharing the stage with some of the world’s top dancers and completing a full performance together was both an inspiration and a challenge. Being immersed in such a high-level environment—from rehearsals to stage runs, down to every detail—has broadened his perspective and elevated his understanding of what it truly means to be a professional dancer.

This experience has given him greater clarity on the standards he strives for and strengthened his determination for the path ahead.

We are especially grateful to Youth America Grand Prix for creating such an extraordinary platform, offering young dancers the opportunity to perform on a world-class stage, learn from outstanding teachers, and grow alongside exceptional peers.

Heartfelt thanks as well to all the teachers who guided and supported him throughout this journey. Your mentorship made this experience truly meaningful.

This is only the beginning—the journey continues