02 Feb 2024
Today, during the Selections of the Prix de Lausanne 2024, 86 candidates from all around the world have performed one classical variation and one contemporary variation on the stage of the Beaulieu Theatre, in Lausanne, in front of a large audience. The jury members observed the candidates in their classes and coaching sessions throughout the whole week before making their final choices at the end of the Selections.
The jury, composed of renowned personalities of the field and presided this year by Dame Darcey Bussell, has selected 20 Finalists of the Prix de Lausanne 2024:
106 | HUANG Crystal | United States | 15.3 yo |
111 | DOBRIN Nali | Romania | 15.5 yo |
122 | LEE Wongyeom | South Korea | 16.6 yo |
123 | PARK E-Eun | South Korea | 16.6 yo |
201 | DOS SANTOS SILVA João Pedro | Brazil | 15.2 yo |
207 | TOSHIDA Taichi | Japon | 15.8 yo |
211 | WEBER Léo | France | 16.10 yo |
212 | ZHANG Desihan | P.R. China | 16.10 yo |
302 | STEELE Natalie | United States | 17.2 yo |
307 | KIM Jioh | South Korea | 17.7 yo |
313 | DAY Ruby | Australia | 17.10 yo |
315 | KOBAYASHI Airi | Japan | 18.4 yo |
317 | LIVELLARA VIDART Paloma | Argentina | 18.5 yo |
318 | KANG Yujeong | South Korea | 18.7 yo |
407 | SCHILLACI Giuseppe | Italy | 17.6 yo |
408 | WILLEY Carson | United States | 17.6 yo |
411 | BLIGHT Jenson | Australia | 17.7 yo |
415 | LIMA SANTOS Martinho | Portugal | 17.11 yo |
417 | FEDELE-MALARD Juliann | France | 18.1 yo |
431 | HORI Takafumi | Japan | 18.11 yo |
The 20 selected candidates are from 11 different nationalities. The most represented ones are South Korea (4 candidates) and United States & Japan (3 candidates).
The Finals will take place on Saturday, 4 February at 2.30pm (Swiss time). The livestream, provided by ARTE Concert, will be available on our website, Facebook page, and YouTube channel. The Prize Winners will be announced around 6pm.
9 Finalists will receive a scholarship and have the unique opportunity to choose among the most prominent schools and companies of ballet in the world.