YoungArts announced that William Mrozek , a 2025 graduate of East Ridge High School, has been selected as a 2026 National YoungArts award winner in Tap Dance. Mrozek joins hundreds of the nation’s most accomplished young visual, literary, and performing artists from 39 states and the District of Columbia. Bestowed annually since 1981, the YoungArts Award is the only award in the nation that recognizes exceptional young talent across artistic disciplines and affirms their pursuit of a professional life in the arts. Recipients become part of a lifelong community of peers and mentors, with access to critical resources that help sustain their creative practices throughout their careers.

Mrozek graduated in 2025 from East Ridge High School and now is pursuing his BFA Degree in Dance at Flo

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