Jury members for the Prix de Lausanne 45th edition

The jury of the Prix de Lausanne is composed of nine renowned personalities of the dance world, each of whom has a link with one of our partner schools/companies or is a former prize winner of the competition. Further other aspects are taken into consideration to compose the panel such as: a wide geographical representation, a mix of experiences, and a representation of different styles of dance.

The Prix de Lausanne is delighted to be able to provide the 74 candidates 2017 with a prestigious panel of dance professionals. Their voluntary work is extremely appreciated and ensures the reputation and success of the competition.

The jury of this edition is made up of the following members:

• Kevin O’Hare: Director, Royal Ballet London – President of the jury (England)
• Leanne Benjamin: Prix de Lausanne Prize Winner 1981 (England)
• Paola Cantalupo: Artistic and Educational Director, Ecole Supérieure de Danse Cannes-Mougins Rosella Hightower & Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Danse de Marseille and Prix de Lausanne Prize Winner 1977 (France)
• Gigi Hyatt: Director of Education and Deputy Director, The School of the Hamburg Ballet (Germany)
• Sue Jin Kang: Artistic Director, Korean National Ballet and Prix de Lausanne Prize Winner 1985 (Korea)
• Goyo Montero: Ballet Director and Main Choreographer of Ballet Nuremberg and Prix de Lausanne Prize Winner 1994 (Germany)
• Aki Saito: Prix de Lausanne Prize Winner 1991 (Japan)
• Christian Spuck: Artistic Director, Ballet Zurich (Switzerland)
• Stanton Welch AM: Artistic Director, Houston Ballet (United-States)

Shelly Power, Artistic Director and Chief Executive Officer for the 2017 Prix de Lausanne: “I am honored to present the 2017 jury who collectively bring years of experience ranging from teaching, performing, directing and choreographing worldwide. Kevin O’Hare as President and his team of jury members will open doors and make dreams come true for the talented few who are about to embark on the next and perhaps most important step of their careers.”

Kevin O’Hare: “The Prix de Lausanne is a wonderful opportunity for me to see the talented dancers of tomorrow. I see it as more than a competition; it is a place where our young dancers are encouraged, cared for and given the feedback that provides the Foundation for their future careers.”

Kevin O’Hare
Director of the Royal Ballet
President of the Jury