Prix de Lausanne
The Prix de Lausanne is one of the most famous competitions for young dancers in the world and takes place annually in Lausanne, Switzerland . Over the past 30 years, he has been the catalyst for a career in stage dance for many . The Prix de Lausanne is a non-profit foundation under the care of the Fondation en faveur de l'art chorégraphique. The prizes are financed by various sponsors, foundations and donors.
history
The Prix de Lausanne was founded in 1973 by a Swiss industrialist, Philippe Braunschweig (* 1928 - April 3, 2010) and his wife Elvire Braunschweig-Krémis. Braunschweig itself was not a dancer, but had been interested in dance since his youth. Elvire had completed dance training in the Soviet Union.
The aim of the Prix de Lausanne should be to support budding dancers from smaller regional schools financially and to enable them to receive professional training.
The first competition for the endowed prize took place from 19. – 21. January 1973 in Lausanne. The rulebook was written by Rosella Hightower and Maurice Béjart .
The small event has now become an internationally known institution in which candidates from all over the world take part. In recent years, the number of East Asian participants in particular has risen sharply. The foundation responded to this trend by opening a branch in Japan.
In 1997 the Braunschweigs handed over the leadership of the Prix to a committee consisting of the Swiss State Secretary Franz Blankart and a group of artistic experts under the direction of Jan Nuyts. Philippe and Elvire Braunschweig continue to work in an advisory capacity.
competition
jury
The jury consists of nine people who were either winners of the Prix de Lausanne themselves or who are associated with the partner schools of the Prix de Lausanne.
The following criteria are assessed:
- artistic skills
- physical fitness
- Courage and individuality
- sensitive and creative handling of music
- Dealing with movement content and dynamics
- technical skills
Access
(Data for the Prix de Lausanne 2009)
Access to the Prix de Lausanne is restricted to dance students between the ages of 15 and 18 who are not yet in employment. Candidates of all nationalities can run.
Participants must send in a DVD / VHS showing different parts of ballet training and a combination of modern dance . Various personal documents and medical tests must also be presented. An entry fee is also to be paid.
selection
(Data for the Prix de Lausanne 2009)
In a four-day presentation, the candidates must prove themselves to the jury in the subjects of classical dance, modern dance and variation. The jury then selects around 20 candidates for the final.
Even the semi-finals will take place in front of a public audience, and applause is strictly forbidden so as not to disturb the candidates or the jury. In reality, however, there is always a murmur to be heard on the basis of which the candidates can form a certain picture of their success.
final
The final of the Prix de Lausanne always takes place on a Sunday and is open to the public.
The participants show a classic and a modern variation.
In 2009, only solos by choreographer John Neumeier are available as a modern variation .
Prices
Every year, up to 6 winners are chosen at the Prix de Lausanne, who receive awards in the form of medals and certificates. Also, the below mentioned scholarships will be distributed to the winners.
The gold medal is not awarded in every competition. Winners must have demonstrated extraordinary talent in all disciplines.
- Scholarships
- Scholarship : one year of free tuition at a partner school of the Prix de Lausanne including a pension totaling 16,000 Swiss francs
- Apprentice Scholarship : one-year internship with a partner company of the Prix de Lausanne including a pension of 16,000 Swiss francs
- Modern dance award
- Free participation in a summer course in modern dance at a partner school of the Prix de Lausanne
- Award for the best Swiss candidate
literature
- Lisa de Rycke, Anne Davier: Prix de Lausanne . In: Andreas Kotte (Ed.): Theater Lexikon der Schweiz - Dictionnaire du théâtre en Suisse. Volume 2, Chronos, Zurich 2005, ISBN 3-0340-0715-9 , p. 1434. (French)
Web links
Individual evidence
- ^ Philippe Braunschweig, Prix de Lausanne Founder, Dies at 82 obituary on nytimes.com from April 6, 2010
- ↑ prixdelausanne.com: History, accessed on January 18, 2011