Prix de lausanne

International ballet competition from 1973
Jan 30th – Feb 6th, 2022
Finals: Feb 5th, 2022

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Nicolas Le Riche

“The Prix de Lausanne is a unique meeting platform dedicated to the development of young dancers. It allows students to get in touch with professionals in the sector, offering them life-changing choices of orientation. It is also an opportunity for everyone to discover the talents of tomorrow in the art of choreography. This meeting point is also a chance for professionals to exchange ideas.

More than ever, young dancers need the support of professionals. This year is marked by an unprecedented upheaval in our sector. Being able to discover young international talent, as well as to contribute to the development of dancers are excellent reasons to take part in the Prix de Lausanne this year. Without forgetting the team and the unique and supportive atmosphere of the Prix de Lausanne.”

Artistic Director, Royal Swedish Ballet
Étoile, Paris Opera Ballet
Classical Coach, Summer Intensive – European Preselection 2019 & Prix de Lausanne 2020
Jury member, Prix de Lausanne 2021

Nicolas Le Riche began dancing in Pontoise with Pierre Schwarz with whom he spent two years. He was then accepted at the Paris Opera Ballet School, where he studied for six years under the direction of Claude Bessy. He then joined the Paris Opera Ballet where he worked his way upward winning multiple competitions: Quadrille in 1998, Choryphée in 1989 (1st prize), Sujet in 1990 (1st prize), and 1er Danseur in 1988 (1st prize). He was named Etoile in 1993. As an opening performer, he has worked with the greatest classical Masters as well as the leading contemporary choreographers at the Paris Opera and the most celebrated opera houses in the world including the Royal Opera House, the Bolshoï, the Kirov, La Scala in Milan, the Royal Danish Ballet, the New York City Ballet, etc.

Honors and Awards

Nicolas Le Riche has received the following awards:

He is a Commander of Arts and Letters, a Knight of the National Order of Merit and a Knight of the Legion of Honor. Nicolas Le Riche is also a UNICEF sponsor for the Darfur children’s vaccination initiative. 

 

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