Young Creation Award

The Prix de Lausanne wishes to confirm its unique status as forerunner in the dance world with this new competition for young talented choreographers.

© Rodrigo Buas

The main goals of the Young Creation Award are:

• Discovering young new talent in aspiring choreographers;
• Offering a unique experience to young choreographers in a privileged context thanks to the Prix de Lausanne’s expertise;
• Awarding artistry in a positive and constructive competitive atmosphere;
• Encouraging the imagination and creativity of young dancers to become aware of the art and technique of choreography;

The first edition of the Young Creation Award is sponsored by the renowned choreographer Heinz Spoerli.

This year’s two winners of the first edition of the Young Creation Award are:

• Maya SMALLWOOD (USA) from Canada’s National Ballet School with her original variation ‘Unravel‘. Music: ‘Euphoria’ by Vincent Isler
• Samuel WINKLER (Australia) from the School of Hamburg Ballet John-Neumeier with his original variation ‘Suppress‘. Music: ‘Aurora’ by Vincent Isler

These 5 finalist choreographies were marked by the Prix de Lausanne 2021 Jury during the competition week, on February 3^rd, 2021. The two winning choreographies (as voted by the Jury) become part of the Prix de Lausanne contemporary repertoire, from which candidates of the 2022 edition will be able to choose and perform to.