Ava-Nicole Fincher and Alannah Vass, two 17-year-old dancers from Brooklyn, have been honored as recipients of the 2025 National YoungArts award. Their achievement places them among the top dancers in the nation, selected from nearly 11,000 participants across various artistic disciplines. Both dancers, students at MOVE|NYC|, expressed how the award validates their commitment to their craft, with Fincher emphasizing the opportunity it provides to use her voice for future impact, while Vass highlighted the acknowledgment of her hard work and dedication. MOVE|NYC| supports young artists through tuition-free training and mentorship.
Brooklyn dancers Ava-Nicole Fincher and Alannah Vass, both 17, are 2025 National YoungArts award winners, celebrating their recognition among nearly 11,000 competitors.
Fincher noted that being recognized as a YoungArts winner empowers her to use her voice to significantly impact the present and future.
Vass expressed that the award affirms her hard work, dedication, and sacrifice, motivating her to embrace the next steps in her dance journey.
MOVE|NYC| is a New York City-based arts and social justice organization that provides tuition-free artistic training and mentorship to young artists.
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