The Ukrainian-born Yakima was the female winner of the show's season 10, specializing in jazz dance.
She replaces Melanie Moore, a fellow winner of the same TV show, in season eight.
The role entails mainly ensemble work until Act II of the musical, which opened April 15, 2015, at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre.
The passing of the Peter Pan torch! Good luck
@D8Melanie on your new adventures! ❤️✨
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— Amy Yakima (@Dance10Amy)
August 24, 2015