Prix de Lausanne

What is the Prix de Lausanne?

The Prix de Lausanne is a dance competition for young dancers hoping to pursue a professional career. It is open to candidates of all nationalities between the ages of 15 and 18. It has been held each year for a week at the end of January since 1973.

The purpose of the Prix de Lausanne is to facilitate the professional debut of its young prize winners by granting them scholarships which enable them to improve their skills for a year in one of the many partners Prix de Lausanne partner companies or schools located throughout the world.

Competitors benefit from individual discussions with members of the jury, take daily lessons and workshops, meet dance professionals and share their experiences with competitors from around the world.