Latin American Preselection in Brazil

Registration opens May 15th, 2025.

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The Prix de Lausanne is well-known for providing young talented dancers with unique career opportunities. The latter are made possible by the scholarships and apprenticeships delivered each year to up to nine young dancers, who will have the chance to pursue their education or career in one of their dream institution, thanks to our vast network of Partner Schools and Companies.

Read all the details about these life opportunities and the different distinctions, prizes and awards we provide every year.

Evaluation criteria

Throughout the competition the jury will evaluate a candidate’s potential as a dancer by considering:

  • artistry
  • physical suitability
  • courage and individuality
  • an imaginative and sensitive response to the music
  • a clear grasp in communicating differing movement dynamics
  • technical facility, control and coordination

While advanced technical skills are taken into account, jurors’ primary focus is on the candidate’s potential to succeed as a professional ballet dancer.

Categories of awards

The scholarship prizes consist of one year of free tuition at one of the Prix de Lausanne Partner Schools and funds to cover a year’s living expenses of the Prize Winner.
The recipients may choose their school.

The apprenticeship prizes, reserved for candidates aged 17 or more, consist of a one-year apprentice scholarship in one of the Prix de Lausanne Partner Companies, and funds to cover a year’s living expenses of the Prize Winner. The recipients may choose their company.

Sponsors who offer these Prizes:

  • FONDATION CARIS
  • BOURSE JEUNE ESPOIR
  • OAK FOUNDATION
  • FONDATION MAURICE BÉJART
  • BOURSE JEUNE ÉTOILE
  • FONDATION COROMANDEL
  • BOURSE ASTARTE
  • FONDATION ANITA ET WERNER DAMM-ETIENNE
  • AUD JEBSEN SCHOLARSHIP

CONTEMPORARY DANCE AWARD
This award is offered to the Finalist who, through the interpretation of their contemporary variation at the Finals, shows exceptional potential in the area of contemporary dance. The award consists of a free contemporary dance summer course, including travel and accommodation. Offered by Minerva Kunststiftung.

BEST YOUNG TALENT AWARD
This award is offered to a Finalist who shows exceptional artistry. Offered by the Rudolf Nureyev Foundation.

BEST SWISS CANDIDATE AWARD
This award is offered to the best Swiss Finalist or resident who has been training in Switzerland for at least two years before the competition. Offered by Fondation Jacqueline de Cérenville.

BEAULIEU AWARD
This award is offered to a Finalist by Beaulieu SA, highlighting the behind-the-scenes professions that put the spotlight on the performing arts.

FINALIST AWARD
The Finalists who have not been awarded any scholarship will receive CHF 1,000.-. Offered by Bobst.

AUDIENCE FAVOURITE AWARD
This award reflects the audience’s favourite Finalist during the Finals. This award rewards the Finalist having earned the most votes expressed by the audience the day of the Finals. This service is only offered to people with Swiss mobile phones. Supported by Arte Concert.

WEB AUDIENCE FAVOURITE AWARD
This award is attributed to the most voted Finalist by the web spectators who watched the competition through the live streaming.
Vote online directly the day of the Finals. Supported by Arte Concert.