IMPRESSIONS: Youth America Grand Prix 2026 Gala — “The Stars of Today Meet the Stars of Tomorrow”
"Tiny Asya Subashi (age 8) stepped into the limelight in a variation from La Esmeralda. Though not yet on pointes, Subashi displayed luscious épaulement, and an effervescent personality. Best of all, this pipsqueak has the instincts of a full-grown ballerina — she goes for the jugular. Leon Yusei Sai (14) was a cooler character in his variation from Le Talisman. With effortless ballon, crisp “fifths,” and trip…