Prix de Lausanne Commitment

 

The Prix de Lausanne, an international competition for young dancers, is open to young dancers of all nationalities aged 15 to 18 who are not yet professionals.

 

The Prix de Lausanne is unique

 

Because we are pioneers in the field of training dancers:

Our partner schools approve our policy on health and scholastic education. They share our conviction that it is necessary to develop dancers' all-round skills.

 

Because of its ethical reputation:

The candidate evaluation system is rigorous.All the dance professionals take part in the competition on a voluntary basis (jury, coaches, etc.).We take account of the candidates' needs as people and not just as dance technicians.

 

Because of its longevity and its level of excellence:

Our competition has acquired the longest-standing experience.Its candidates demonstrate the highest level of quality.It enjoys the broadest international exposure.All young dancers from around the world dream of participating in it.

 

Plus.

The Prix de Lausanne rewards potential rather than results.The competition week serves as a top-level annual meeting point for the international dance world.

 

Today the Prix de Lausanne has become not only a worldwide famous competition but also a meeting place for personalities of the dance world.

 

 

Candidates selected for the 2009 Prix

 

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Rosella Hightower : A star in the sky

 

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Pictures from the Prix de Lausanne 2008 are available in our image gallery

 

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Watch the finals of the Prix de Lausanne 08

 

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