Circle of Friends

Diamond Circle

• Carmela et Pierre† Lagonico
• Paloma Picasso
• Nilly Sikorsky
• Donateurs Anonymes

Platinum Circle

• Catherine et Jacqueline Caiani
• Yves Martignier
• Christian Michel et Luzius Sprüngli
• Marcel Péclard
• Jenö C. A. Staehelin
• Donatrices Anonymes

Emerald Circle

• Juliet et Jeanne Ashdown
• Marina et Guy De Brantes
• Yves Beyeler
• Olivier Bleicker
• Laura Burity
• Cercle Carpeaux Société des Artistes et Amis de l’Opéra de Paris
• Anja Caspers
• Caroline Demole
• Ariane et Marc Gander
• Anne-Claire Givel Fuchs
• Stuart Gordon et Wayne Daniel
• Michelle et Hans Peter Graf-Steel
• Urs Hirschi et Antoine Rothmayr
• Christian Mathez
• Brigitte Matteuzzi
• Claude Michlig
• Omar Staub
• Mary Stassinopoulos
• Sonja Terangle
• Yasko et Yoshio Yashiro
• Arthur Wang

Gold Circle

• Eva Bauer
• Jean-Marc Benaily
• Anna Birkett
• Pierre-Henri Bruchon et Yiyang Yan
• Barbara Büchi
• Hsienfa Cheng
• Pia De Brantes
• Christine et Michel-Pierre Glauser
• Daliah Gonset Lagonico
• Marie Françoise et Emmanuel Hannart
• Susanne Koch Hauser
• Diego Landín
• Eugenia et Maria Lemos
• Simone Malta Segurado Ribeiro
• Mariel Mazzocco
• Anne Moretti
• Salvatore Orlando
• Stefania Petry et Erick Silva
• Jean Marc et Monique Reboh
• Christine Sain Lucas
• Evelyne et Michael Scherer
• Fabrice Spenninck
• Véronique Testard
• Alois Wurm

Silver Circle

• Claudine Amstein
• Heidrun Anders
• Delphine Arvengas
• Jânia Batista
• Joselle Besson
• Amanda Burnand Sulmoni
• Phillip Cartwright
• Sun Sun Chin
• Fernando Coelho
• Valerie Diamond
• Christine Do Phan
• Isabelle Gachon
• Rémi Gravier
• Jennifer Hale
• Lulu Henriod
• Agnes Huang
• Wilfried Jacobs
• Liuna Jung
• Vivian Kwok
• Beatrice Laloux
• Priscillia Lam
• Janet Lambert
• Xenia Leppig
• Katherine McDonagh
• June Mitchell
• Didier Morand
• Julio Pastoriza
• Blandine Pellistrandi
• Bénédicte Pigeon-Brügge
• Ralf Possekel
• Marie-Laurence Remy
• Clément Rey
• Evelyne Richard
• Vesna Roch
• Jenny Rolf
• Olivia Russell
• Thomas Saussol
• Christine Schläfli
• Marianna Siembiot
• Dora de Paula Soares
• Virginia de Paula Soares Pilati
• Yii En Soo Hoo
• Christiane Steck
• Lyliane Stewart
• Fabienne Stulz
• Georgios Topulos
• Jane Van Ammel
• Evelyne Wilhelm
• Jan Wilson

Amsterdam: April 17–18, 2026

Our members experienced two extraordinary days in the “Venice of the North,” filled with artistic wonder, exclusive discoveries, and shared moments of connection.

The journey began with a private, guided tour of the Dutch National Ballet Academy, led by its Artistic Director, Dario Elia. Following a delightful dinner at the Omber Tivoli restaurant, our members headed to the Nationale Opera & Ballet to attend the powerful premiere of the opera Die Passagierin.

The excitement continued the next day with an exclusive, behind-the-scenes visit to the Dutch National Ballet, where members had the unique privilege of watching the dancers’ daily class. To bring this unforgettable trip to a grand finale, the group attended a spectacular performance of the ballet La Bayadère.

Relive the journey — read the report!

Amsterdam 2026 – Circle of friends

Paris: April 23–25, 2025

Over three unforgettable days in Paris, our members enjoyed The Sleeping Beauty at Opéra Bastille, an exclusive ballet class and backstage tour at Palais Garnier, culminating in the stunning Spectacle de l’École de Danse, featuring several Prix de Lausanne alumni and former candidates. The travel concluded with a visit to the Paris Opera Ballet School in Nanterre, hosted by Élisabeth Platel. Relive the journey — read the report!

Lausanne: January 7, 2025

General rehearsal of the Grand Concert N°5 of the Lausanne Chamber Orchestra, with Jean Reno, at the Salle Métropole.

Lausanne: December 16, 2024

Dress rehearsal of Le Presbytère by the Béjart Ballet Lausanne, at the Théâtre de Beaulieu.

Villars: July 13, 2024 

Open House and VIP cocktail of our Summer Intensive – European and International Preselection, at Villars-sur-Ollon, a charming Swiss village nestled in the Vaud Alps.

Lausanne: June 1, 2024

Open House of the Béjart Ballet Lausanne.

Our members were welcomed at the studios of the Bejart Ballet Lausanne, a partner company of the Prix de Lausanne, to watch the rehearsals of their newest creations Hamlet and Rhapsody in Blue, with a presentation of each work by the choreographers. The rehearsal was followed by a cocktail reception with the company’s artists.

London: April 19 and 20, 2024

Prix de Lausanne Cercle of Friends members enjoyed an exclusive trip to London, UK, visiting our esteemed partners, the Royal Ballet and the Royal Ballet School.

The weekend began with a personalized tour of the Royal Ballet School in Covent Garden, followed by a private studio watching, where members witnessed many Prix de Lausanne laureates in training, experiencing firsthand their dedication and progress during their scholarship year.

The trip continued with a VIP Day at the Royal Opera House, starting with an insider’s tour of its backstage areas, including the fascinating costumes department. Members had the privilege of meeting principal dancers Matthew Ball and Mayara Magri, both former Prize Winners. The evening was the occasion of a delightful dinner at the Piazza Restaurant, with a personal introduction by Kevin O’Hare, CBE, Director of the Royal Ballet.

Concluding the weekend was a mesmerizing performance of Swan Lake, featuring several Prix de Lausanne laureates in leading roles, on the grand stage of the Royal Opera House.

Some of our Friends extended their stay, enjoying additional performances such as Lucia Di Lammermoor and a piano concert at the Paul Hamlyn Hall.

Lausanne: December 15^th, 2023

Members were invited to the dress rehearsal of Nivagation by the partner company of the Prix de Lausanne, Béjart Ballet Lausanne, at the Beaulieu Theatre.

Munich: April 1^st and 2^nd, 2023

The Prix de Lausanne Circle of Friends members travelled to Munich (Germany) during the Ballet Festival Week 2023 to visit two Prix de Lausanne’s partners:

The Bayerisches Staatsballett and the Bavarian Junior Ballet Munich

On Saturday morning, the Friends had the immense privilege to be welcomed by the company director Mr. Laurent Hilaire, attend company class and rehearsals at the Bayerische Staatsoper, followed by a VIP tour of the stage and the ballet facilities.

In the evening they attended the performance of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” by John Neumeier, where six Prix de Lausanne laureates performed in the main roles! After the show, they had the chance to go backstage and meet the artists.

The following day, they attended the Junior Ballet matinee performance of the Heinz Bosl Foundation, where the young dancers from the Junior ensemble and the Ballet Akademie performed pieces by A. Bournonville, Hans Van Manen, Jiří Kylián and David Russo.

Some of our Friends prolonged the weekend with performances of “Schmetterling” (Papillon) on Friday and Sunday evening, which featured two works by the choreographer duo Sol León and Paul Lightfoot.

Munich 2023 – Circle of Friends

Switzerland: December 15th 2022 – Theatre de Beaulieu

Dress rehearsal de Wien, Wien nur du Allein from Béjart Ballet Lausanne.

London: March 3^rd and 4^th, 2020

Members of the Prix de Lausanne Circle of Friends had the immense privilege to attend a Stage and Orchestra rehearsals of Swan Lake by the Royal Ballet in London. Cesar Corrales, Prix de Lausanne 2013 Prize Winner, danced the role of Prince Siegfried.

The following day, the Friends were invited by the Royal Ballet School and were able to attend classes and rehearsals with the students of different levels.

December 10^th, 2019

The Prix de Lausanne Circle of Friends members have been invited to an exclusive rehearsal of the Magic Flute (Mozart) by the Béjart Ballet Lausanne.

May 9^th, 2019

The Prix de Lausanne Circle of Friends members have been invited for the second time to a guided tour of the exhibition “La peinture anglaise de Turner à Whistler” at the Fondation de l’Hermitage, in Lausanne.

April 6^th, 2019

As part of the 2nd Festival International Jeunes Ballets at the Bâtiment des Forces Motrices, in Geneva, the Prix de Lausanne Circle of Friends members have enjoyed a workshop given by Tamara Bacci for the dancers of the National Youth Ballet of Germany, Verve and Area Jeune Ballet and the rehearsals on stage of the Ballet Junior of Geneva.

April 26^th, 2018

The Prix de Lausanne Circle of Friends members have been invited to a guided tour of the exhibition Pastels at the Fondation de l’Hermitage, in Lausanne.

April 7^th, 2018

The Prix de Lausanne Circle of Friends members have been invited to the first “Journée Portes Ouvertes” of the Ecole-Atelier Rudra-Béjart, in Lausanne, and have enjoyed the rehearsals of their next show.

May 20^th, 2017

The Prix de Lausanne Circle of Friends members have been invited to the “Journée Portes Ouvertes” of the Béjart Ballet Lausanne and enjoyed the rehearsals of the Magic Flute (Mozart).

May 12^th, 2017

As part of the 1st Festival International Jeunes Ballets at the Bâtiment des Forces Motrices, in Geneva, the Prix de Lausanne Circle of Friends members have enjoyed the rehearsals of the Ballettschule Theater Basel and the Cannes Jeune Ballet, a workshop given by Jean-Philippe Dury and a master class given by Amanda Bennett, Director of the Ballettschule Theater Basel.

November 30^th, 2016, Munich

The Prix de Lausanne Circle of Friends members have travelled to Munich to visit two Prix de Lausanne partners:

• The Ballett-Akademie (Hochschule für Musik und Theater München)
• The Bayerisches Staatsballett at the Bayerische Staatsoper

In the morning the group met Jan Broeckx (Director of Ballett-Akademie) for a tour of his school and to attend a morning ballet class for men (Bachelor grade 3 – aged 17 to 18), given by their Director himself!

In the afternoon, the Prix de Lausanne Circle of Friends members went to visit the Staatsoper to attend a rehearsal of the “corps de ballet”, men only, for the upcoming Spartacus production! The rehearsals was directed by Ruslan Prolin, former Bolshoi Ballet soloist.

Find more on the blog article.

The Friends at Ballett-Akademie Munchen with Jan Broeckx

April 26^th to 28^th, 2016, Monaco

The Prix de Lausanne Circle of Friends members have the opportunity to attend the rehearsals of En Compagnie de Jiri Kylian by the Prix de Lausanne’s partner company Les Ballets de Monte Carlo.

They also had the chance to visit two Prix de Lausanne partners schools:

• The Académie Princesse Grace (Monaco)
• The Centre International de Danse Rosella Hightower (PNSD Cannes-Mougins, Marseille).

May 2^nd, 2015

The Béjart Ballet Lausanne opens its doors to the Prix de Lausanne Circle of Friends members. They went for a tour of the company’s studios, they attended a rehearsal and a cocktail!

August 26^th, 2014

The Prix de Lausanne Circle of Friends members went to the Luna Classics Festival for a show with a performance by Steven McRae, Prize Winner of the Prix de Lausanne 2003.