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Prix de Lausanne

Photo album: 100s of images of the Prix de Lausanne 2023 finalists

5 February 2023 by Gramilano 3 Comments

Prix de Lausanne 2023 Awards Ceremony, photo by Gregory Batardon-01

The 11 Prix de Lausanne 2023 Prize Winners are: 1 – FONDATION CARISMillán DE BENITO – Spain 1 – OAK FOUNDATIONFabrizzio ULLOA CORNEJO – Mexico 3 – FONDATION COROMANDELSangwon PARK – South … [Read more...] about Photo album: 100s of images of the Prix de Lausanne 2023 finalists

Prix de Lausanne 2023 winners announced

4 February 2023 by Gramilano 1 Comment

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The Prix de Lausanne 2023 Finals have just concluded at the Beaulieu Theatre and through live streaming. Millán de Benito from Spain and Fabrizzio Ulloa Cornejo from Mexico were the joint … [Read more...] about Prix de Lausanne 2023 winners announced

22 finalists for the Prix de Lausanne competition streaming live today

4 February 2023 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

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22 candidates, from 11 countries, have been selected for the Finals of the Prix de Lausanne that will take place today, Saturday 4 February 2023 (and streamed live - links below), after a week of … [Read more...] about 22 finalists for the Prix de Lausanne competition streaming live today

Prix de Lausanne 2023 – the full lineup

19 January 2023 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

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The Lifetime Achievement Award 2023 will be given to Carlos Acosta CBE, a Prix de Lausanne Prize Winner in 1990 and current Director of the Birmingham Royal Ballet. The Prix de Lausanne 2023 50th … [Read more...] about Prix de Lausanne 2023 – the full lineup

Director of The Royal Ballet announces promotions, new joiners and leavers for 2022-2023

8 July 2022 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Yugen. Joseph Sissens and Akane Takada. © ROH, 2018. Photographed by Andrej Uspenski

Kevin O’Hare, Director of The Royal Ballet, says: The wonderful accomplishments of the Company, the verve and commitment of every member, have resulted in an extraordinary Season with our return to … [Read more...] about Director of The Royal Ballet announces promotions, new joiners and leavers for 2022-2023

[Photo Album] English National Ballet’s Emerging Dancer 2022

21 May 2022 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

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English National Ballet’s annual Emerging Dancer competition has been won by Eric Snyder. The competition has six of the company’s dancers, selected by their peers, perform in front of a … [Read more...] about [Photo Album] English National Ballet’s Emerging Dancer 2022

[Interview] Alessandra Ferri, part two: “When dance saved me”

22 April 2022 by Gramilano 2 Comments

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When I was three, I was already living out stories in my head and had the feeling of another reality calling me. Even though my parents didn't go to the theatre, I said, “I want to go to dance … [Read more...] about [Interview] Alessandra Ferri, part two: “When dance saved me”

Cynthia Harvey to leave the American Ballet Theatre School

17 February 2022 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Cynthia Harvey

Cynthia Harvey has led ABT’s Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School since 2016 and will leave her role at the end of the school year in May 2022. A former Principal Dancer with ABT (1982-1996), Harvey was … [Read more...] about Cynthia Harvey to leave the American Ballet Theatre School

Prix de Lausanne 2022 – seven winners announced

6 February 2022 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

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Thousands of spectators have followed the Prix de Lausanne 2022 Finals at the Auditorium Stravinski and online through live streaming. Among the 20 Finalists, seven were awarded a scholarship allowing … [Read more...] about Prix de Lausanne 2022 – seven winners announced

[Photo Album] Prix de Lausanne finalists 2022

5 February 2022 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Prix de Lausanne 2022, photo by Gregory Batardon

The finalists of the Prix de Lausanne 2022 can be seen live today, Saturday 5 February 2022 at 14.30 CET, competing for the seven scholarships where they can choose among the most prominent ballet … [Read more...] about [Photo Album] Prix de Lausanne finalists 2022

Prix de Lausanne announces finalists for 2022

4 February 2022 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

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Twenty candidates are from eight countries have been announced as finalists for the last day of the competition, on Saturday 5 February in the Auditorium Stravinski, Montreux – the competition’s … [Read more...] about Prix de Lausanne announces finalists for 2022

Prix de Lausanne 2022 in-person possible with a Covid Certificate

12 January 2022 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

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With the implementation of the vaccine and the Covid Certificate, the Prix de Lausanne 2022 can run its competition in person from 31 January to 6 February 2022. At the end of this month, 77 … [Read more...] about Prix de Lausanne 2022 in-person possible with a Covid Certificate

The Royal Opera House reopens on 17 May

10 March 2021 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

David Donnelly and Teo Dubreuil Within the Golden Hour, Photo Tristram Kenton ROH 2019

The Royal Opera House will reopen its doors to audiences on 17 May 2021, with a schedule of in-person performances from both The Royal Ballet and The Royal Opera, brand new work available to stream … [Read more...] about The Royal Opera House reopens on 17 May

António Casalinho – Introducing the 17-year-old Portuguese Dancer

9 March 2021 by Gramilano 1 Comment

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17-year-old António Casalinho has just won the Prix de Lausanne. It’s one of a surprisingly long list of competitions where he was placed, with wins including the prestigious Youth America Grand Prix … [Read more...] about António Casalinho – Introducing the 17-year-old Portuguese Dancer

Photo Album: Prize Winners, Prix de Lausanne 2021, 49th edition

7 February 2021 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Antonio CASALINHO, Oak Foundation and Contemporary Dance Award, Prix de Lausanne 2021 © Nikita Alba

A web audience followed the 49th Prix de Lausanne Finals thanks to live streaming. Among the 20 finalists, six were awarded a Prize allowing them to enter one of the partner schools or companies of … [Read more...] about Photo Album: Prize Winners, Prix de Lausanne 2021, 49th edition

Finals day at the Prix de Lausanne 2021 video edition

6 February 2021 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Prix de Lausanne Jury 2021 © AlinePaley

Twenty candidates have been selected for the Finals of the Prix de Lausanne that will take place on Saturday 6 February 2021 at 14.00 CET. Seventy-eight candidates from around the world have … [Read more...] about Finals day at the Prix de Lausanne 2021 video edition

The 49th edition of the Prix de Lausanne ballet competition online today

1 February 2021 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

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The 49th edition of the Prix de Lausanne international ballet competition starts today via video. This year, 78 young dancers (50 girls and 28 boys ) from 20 different countries will participate in … [Read more...] about The 49th edition of the Prix de Lausanne ballet competition online today

Prix de Lausanne 2021 – Video Edition – starting 31 January

27 January 2021 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Marco Masciari, winner 2020, photo by Gregory Batardon

The Prix de Lausanne will offer more than 7 hours of daily live streaming for this special video edition, which will be available on Arte Concert and prixdelausanne.org. A worldwide public will be … [Read more...] about Prix de Lausanne 2021 – Video Edition – starting 31 January

[Interview] Meet Nikisha Fogo, San Francisco Ballet’s new Principal Dancer

10 June 2020 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Nikisha Fogo, photo Yousik Kim

Swedish ballerina Nikisha Fogo will soon take up a new position in a new company when she becomes a principal dancer at San Francisco Ballet. After seven years with the Vienna State Ballet, passing … [Read more...] about [Interview] Meet Nikisha Fogo, San Francisco Ballet’s new Principal Dancer

The 48th Prix de Lausanne kicks off with 77 dancers from 25 countries

4 February 2020 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

The 77 participants of the 48th Prix de Lausanne will spend the week developing their skills and rehearsing their classical and contemporary variations with some of the world's most respected teachers … [Read more...] about The 48th Prix de Lausanne kicks off with 77 dancers from 25 countries

Interview with Johan Kobborg and Alina Cojocaru on the eve of their new Romeo and Juliet

13 August 2019 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Johan Kobborg's Romeo and Juliet with Sergei Polunin and Alina Cojocaru, Verona 2019

Johan Kobborg asked David Umenoto to design the sets for his Romeo and Juliet which has its world premiere in Verona’s vast Arena on 26 August. The commission came about after Kobborg had seen an … [Read more...] about Interview with Johan Kobborg and Alina Cojocaru on the eve of their new Romeo and Juliet

English National Ballet announces promotions, joiners and leavers for the 2019-2020 season

30 July 2019 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Brooklyn Mack as Conrad in Le Corsaire © Laurent Liotardo

Tamara Rojo, Artistic Director of English National Ballet, announced promotions within the company and new joiners (and leavers) for the 2019-2020 season. Promotions The following promotions have … [Read more...] about English National Ballet announces promotions, joiners and leavers for the 2019-2020 season

English National Ballet’s Emerging Dancer finalists 2019

19 February 2019 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

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Celebrating its tenth year, English National Ballet’s Emerging Dancer competition will be held at Sadler’s Wells on Tuesday 7 May 2019. Through this event, English National Ballet recognises the … [Read more...] about English National Ballet’s Emerging Dancer finalists 2019

8 Prix de Lausanne 2019 Prize Winners announced – Finale Photo Album

11 February 2019 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Prix de Lausanne 2019, photo by Rodrigo Buas

Thousands followed the 47th Prix de Lausanne Finals at the Beaulieu Theatre online through the live streaming. This year, the daily sessions – almost 6 hours live per day – have been watched more than … [Read more...] about 8 Prix de Lausanne 2019 Prize Winners announced – Finale Photo Album

Prix de Lausanne 2019 – Finalists

8 February 2019 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Prix di Lausanne 2019, photo by Gregory Batardon

21 candidates have been selected for the Finals of the Prix de Lausanne that will take place on Saturday February 9th at the Beaulieu Theatre, after a week of lessons and coaching sessions. The 74 … [Read more...] about Prix de Lausanne 2019 – Finalists

Carlos Acosta appointed as new Director of Birmingham Royal Ballet

15 January 2019 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

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Birmingham Royal Ballet has announced that Carlos Acosta been appointed as its new Director. He will take up his post in January 2020. The appointment follows an open competition and extensive … [Read more...] about Carlos Acosta appointed as new Director of Birmingham Royal Ballet

Prix de Lausanne 2019 – Jury members and artistic team

3 December 2018 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

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The jury panel of the 47th Prix de Lausanne will be presided by Carlos Acosta who won the Prix de Lausanne in 1990. Among the artistic collaborators, Elisabeth Platel, Director of the Paris Opera … [Read more...] about Prix de Lausanne 2019 – Jury members and artistic team

Prix de Lausanne candidates 2019 announced

31 October 2018 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

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The members of the video selections jury panel for the Prix de Lausanne 2019 have chosen 71 dancers to participate. Along with the nine pre-selected candidates, a total of 80 dancers will take part in … [Read more...] about Prix de Lausanne candidates 2019 announced

The Prix de Lausanne moves to Montreux

4 October 2018 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

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The Prix de Lausanne will be staged in Montreux… temporarily. Lausanne’s Palais de Beaulieu will be closed for restauration next year — after the competition which will be held from Monday 4 February … [Read more...] about The Prix de Lausanne moves to Montreux

Meet Francesco Gabriele Frola — National Ballet of Canada and English National Ballet’s new Principal Dancer

14 August 2018 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

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Italian ballet dancer Francesco Gabriele Frola has been promoted to Principal Dancer of the National Ballet of Canada and at the same time becomes a Principal at English National Ballet. Dance is in … [Read more...] about Meet Francesco Gabriele Frola — National Ballet of Canada and English National Ballet’s new Principal Dancer

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GRAHAM SPICER

Writer, director and photographer in Milan, blogging (under the name ‘Gramilano’) about dance, opera, music and photography for people who are a bit like me and like some of the things I like. I was a regular columnist for Opera Now magazine and wrote for the BBC until transferring to Italy. My scribblings have appeared in various publications from Woman’s Weekly to Gay Times. I write the ‘Danza in Italia’ column for Dancing Times magazine.

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