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78 out of the 82 initially selected candidates have participated in the Video Edition and 20 of them reached the Finals that took place today, via video. At the end of the Finals, the Jury, presided this year by the Director and Choreographer of the Basel Ballet Richard Wherlock, selected 6 Prize Winners. Thanks to […]

We are really excited to have been able to hold the first edition of the Young Creation Award despite the situation. 5 Finalists have presented their original choreographies to the Jury on Wednesday, via video. Today, after the Finals, the Jury has announced the two winners of this brand new choreographic programme: Samuel Winkler with […]

Despite the exceptional format of this edition, the 78 candidates from all around the world have been able to show their hard work and talent via video. Following a week of ballet class exercises, they have presented today their classical and contemporary variations on video. At the end of this day of Selections, the Jury, […]

Watch more than 7 hours of live streaming daily! To find the candidates’ numbers, please visit the 2021 programme book (page 39) or download the Excel list. Monday – Feb. 1st From 10am: Ballet class exercises / candidates 101 to 110 From 2pm: Ballet class exercises / candidates 111 to 120 INTERVIEWS: 10.55am: Interview with Richard […]

During the competition Finals, the audience will be able to enjoy 2013 excerpts from the Paris Opera Ballet School Tricentennial Gala. These will feature: D’ores et déjà Music: Jean-Philippe Rameau Choreography: Béatrice Massin et Nicolas Paul Costumes: Olivier Bériot Lights: Madjid Hakimi Péchés de Jeunesse Music: Gioacchino Rossini Choreography: de Jean-Guillaume Bart Costumes: Philippe Binot […]

To read the 2021 programme book online, please CLICK HERE!

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And the Award goes to… Every year since 2017, the Prix de Lausanne has been giving an Award to a dancer or a choreographer who has made a strong and significant contribution to the dance world. Beyond the anecdotal statuette for this Award, the main purpose is to highlight the careers of personalities and artists likely to inspire […]

Even though the Video Edition promises to be very different from everything the Prix de Lausanne has known, there will still be a competition and therefore, a Jury! We are very thrilled to announce the names of this 2021 Jury panel, once again made up of world-renowned dance personalities, who will gather in Lausanne next […]

A Jury panel gathered in Lausanne last weekend to watch and mark the 55 videos submitted by the Young Creation Award candidates and selected 5 Finalists. The 5 selected choreographies will be presented during the Prix de Lausanne 2021 and marked by the competition Jury. At the end of the Finals on Saturday, February 6th, […]