Name: Alex Wong
Birthplace: Edmonton, Canada
Training: Goh Ballet Academy, Rachael Poirier, Caulfields School of Dance, Dance Factory
Prix de Lausanne: 1st prizewinner & apprentice scholarship, 2004
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Current company/position: Miami City Ballet (Principal Soloist)
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Message to the Prix de Lausanne candidates: The Prix de Lausanne is an amazing competition that helps launch your career, but whatever happens after that is up to you. Be smart, work hard and never stop learning. Learn as many performing arts styles as possible. Listening and accepting criticism and feedback are important, but it’s what you do with it that is even more important. Don’t let it get you down – trying to see things from another point of view even if you don’t agree with it will help you grow – let it propel you to new heights! Most importantly – help others succeed around you, and they will help you in return!
Message to the Prix de Lausanne organisation: Thank you so much Prix de Lausanne for launching my career. I have to say it was probably the single most important turning point in my life thus far. If I hadn’t attended the Prix de Lausanne, I have no idea where I would be today. I would not have met the same great people, and would not have had the same great experiences. The Prix de Lausanne gave me so much opportunity and hope. I can only hope in the future that I can return the same favour to the organization and help future young dancers reach their dreams. Thank you so so SO MUCH!!!!