Spotlight - Jirí Bubenícek

Each month we highlight a Prix de Lausanne-related international dance artist.

Name: Jirí Bubenícek

Birthplace: Prague

Training: Prag Dance Conservatory

Prix de Lausanne:

1992 “Prix Espèces”

Previous companies/positions:

Principal Dancer in Hamburg Ballet (1993-2006)

Current company/position:

Principal Dancer of the Dresden Semperoper Ballet (since 2006)

Favorite roles/choreographies:

Vaclav Nijinsky in “Nijinsky” (creation from Mr. John Neumeier), Petruchio in “Taming of the Shrew” John Cranko, Arman Duval in J. Neumeier´s “Die Kameliendame”, works by Mats Ek, Jiri Kylian, W. Forsythe and many others…

Career highlight:

Working with John Neumeier

Message to the Prix de Lausanne candidates:

Dear dancers, take every possibilities that you have to go on stage. That´s the place you learn the most. Make it yours and all your dreams will come true. Work hard, think a lot and never stop learning! And once you are on stage, just dance with your heard and soul.

Message to the Prix de Lausanne organisation:

Because of this competition, myself and so many that I know found their future companies. I like to thank you again for providing great artistic opportunity for all young talented dancers! Please never stop, the youth needs you.