How does the Prix de Lausanne work

The jury

The jury is composed of nine internationally renowned dance personalities, representing different countries and a broad palette of ballet styles.

The competition

Young dancers from around the world send a video to Lausanne. The Artistic Committee selects a maximum of 75 candidates to take part in the competition. During the week in Lausanne, candidates are judged both during a dance class and individually on stage.

The winners

Twenty candidates reach the finals and between 6 and 8 receive a scholarship. The Prix de Lausanne organises the winners' transfer to one of its partner schools or companies and monitors their development during the grant year (settling in, health, education, career prospects, etc.).

The career springboard

Candidates not selected for the finals take part in an audition class viewed by school and company directors. All participants thus have an opportunity to be seen by and to come into contact with key personalities of the dance world.