Prix de Lausanne

The Prix de Lausanne is one of the most famous competitions for young dancers, which takes place annually in Lausanne, Switzerland world. In the last 30 years he was responsible for many of the trigger of a career in the field of stage dance. The Prix de Lausanne is a charitable foundation under the aegis of the Fondation de l'art en faveur chorégraphique. The awards will be funded by various sponsors, foundations and donors.

History

The Prix de Lausanne in 1973 by a Swiss industrialist Philippe Braunschweig ( * 1928, † April 3, 2010 ), and his wife Elvire Braunschweig- Krémis launched. Brunswick itself was not a dancer, but interested since his youth in the dance. Elvire had completed his dance training in the Soviet Union.

The objective of the Prix de Lausanne should be to primarily support aspiring dancer from smaller regional schools financially and to give you a professional training.

The first competition for the donated price took place from 19th - 21st January 1973 in Lausanne. The rule has been written by Rosella Hightower and Maurice Béjart.

From a small meeting an internationally renowned institution has become, to attend the candidates from all over the world. In recent years, especially the number of East Asian participants has risen sharply. The Foundation came to meet this trend by it established a branch office in Japan.

1997 Brunswick handed over the management of the Prix to a committee consisting of the Swiss State Secretary Franz Blankart and a group of experts under the artistic direction of Jan Nuyts. Philippe and Elvire Braunschweig continue to act in an advisory capacity.

Competition

Jury

The jury consists of nine persons, who are winners of the Prix de Lausanne were or in connection with the partner schools of the Prix de Lausanne either.

The following criteria will be assessed:

• Artistic skills
• Physical fitness
• Courage and individuality
• Sensitive and creative approach to music
• Dealing with motion content and dynamics
• Technical skills

Access

(Data for the Prix de Lausanne 2009)

Access to the Prix de Lausanne is restricted to dance students 15-18 years of age who are not yet present in professional employment. It can take up candidates of all nationalities.

Participants must have a DVD / VHS submit on which they show different parts of the ballet training and a combination of modern dance. In addition, various personal documents and medical tests must be produced. In addition, an entry fee to be paid.

Selection

(Data for the Prix de Lausanne 2009)

In a four-day presentation of the candidates in the subjects of classical dance, modern dance and variation must prove to the jury. Thereupon, the jury of about 20 candidates for the final.

Even the semi-finals will be held to public audiences, where applause is strictly forbidden to disturb neither candidates nor jury. In reality, however, is always a murmur heard, against which the candidates can make a certain image of their success to.

Final

The final of the Prix de Lausanne always takes place on a Sunday and is open to the public audience.

The participants each show a classic and a modern variation.

2009 stand as a modern variation of the choreographer John Neumeier exclusively solos to choose from.

Prices

Up to 6 winners will be awarded annually at the Prix de Lausanne, received the awards in the form of medals and certificates. Moreover, the below mentioned scholarships are distributed to the winners.

The gold medal is not awarded at each competition. Winners must have demonstrated exceptional talent in all disciplines.

• Scholarships Scholarship: One year of free tuition at a partner school of the Prix de Lausanne, including a pension of 16,000 Swiss francs
• Apprentice Scholarship: one-year internship at a partner company of the Prix de Lausanne, including a pension of 16,000 Swiss francs

• Prize for the Best Swiss Candidate