Photos: Student ballet scholarship competition

Young dancers warm up for their auditions during the Youth America Grand Prix regional semifinals in Huntington Beach. Winners qualify for the finals in New York City in April and the chance to receive scholarships to top dance schools and companies around the world.

Dancer Reagan Parish performs during the Youth America Grand Prix regional semifinals. Winners qualify for the finals in New York City in April and the chance to receive dance scholarships. The YAGP awards total more than $250,000 annually.

Dancer Sarah Reynolds prepares to take the stage for her audition during the Youth America Grand Prix regional semifinals at Huntington Beach High School.

Dancer Sarah Reynolds at the Youth America Grand Prix regional semifinals.

Dancer Calista Do performs during the Youth America Grand Prix regional semifinals.

Young dancers warm up for the Youth America Grand Prix regional semifinals.

A dancer performs during the Youth America Grand Prix regional semifinals.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)