Dancers leap into action for Prix de Lausanne
A record number of young dancers are taking part in this year's Prix de Lausanne international competition for young ballet dancers.
A record number of young dancers are taking part in this year’s Prix de Lausanne international competition for young ballet dancers.
Some 160 dancers from 30 countries have entered, with the biggest single delegation coming from Japan. Before the finals on Sunday, each of them will perform classical, contemporary and freestyle dance routines.
Since it was first held 28 years ago, the Prix de Lausanne has grown into one of the leading events of its kind. As well as the competitions, it also has an educational element, with four seminars this year on anatomy and nutrition.
“We are seeking to make young dancers more attentive to their body by showing that technique alone is not enough to make dance a genuine art form,” says the promotional material. “Dance must be expressed through a balanced being, in good physical, mental and psychological condition.”
The prizes, to be awarded on Sunday, include seven scholarships for free tuition at leading dance schools and apprenticeship scholarships with international ballet companies.
The competition, in Lausanne’s Théatre de Beaulieu, has attracted choreographers and other dance professionals from all over the world. Only the semi-finals and finals are open to the public.
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