Young Creation Award
Prix de Lausanne
5 young talents from the Prix de Lausanne partners schools and junior companies have been selected to participate in the 2025 Young Creation Award, on Wednesday 5 February 2025 at Beaulieu, Lausanne.
The Young Creation Award, a choreographic competition for young dancers from their partner schools, will be held for the fifth year running during the 53rd edition of the Prix de Lausanne, 2-9 February 2025. For this edition, 56 young choreographers (34 girls and 22 boys) from 24 partner schools, and 21 countries submitted a variation, from which 5 were selected :
- MOCKRISH Alexander (Sweden) – ABT Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School Dancer : QUINER Caroline (USA)
- CHIU Hsin Yi (China) – Palucca University of Dance Dresden Dancer : JUO Anthony (Canada)
- NATZKE Sky (Portugal) – Zurich Dance Academy Dancer : MIELLE Timothe (France)
- LICHTMACHER Henry (USA) – Houston Ballet Academy Dancer : WESTERMAN Alex (USA)
- PHILIPS Giulia (Portugal) – National Conservatory Dance School Lisbon – EDCN Dancer : SALAZAR Rita (Portugal)
All variations will be presented during the Choreographic Evening, on Wednesday 5 February 2025, from which 2 winners will be selected by the Prix de Lausanne Jury. The 2 winning choreographies will then be presented during the Finals’ Interlude, as well as on the Sunday, 9 February, during the Rising Stars event.
These variations will then be included in the Prix de Lausanne repertoire of contemporary variations for the 2026 edition.
Kathryn Bradney, Artistic & Executive Director said “With a record number of enrollments for this fifth edition, it is so inspiring to see the creativity and enthusiasm in this year’s Young Creation Award young choreographers. The Prix de Lausanne’s 53rd edition promises to be an extraordinary event with breathtaking talent!”
