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Networking Forum: A springboard for the candidates
Organised during the competition week, the Networking Forum gives the candidates who are not selected for the Finals an opportunity to be seen by schools and company directors from all around the world. Following an audition class, meetings are organised for Prix de Lausanne Partner School and Company Directors who are interested in making an offer to one or more candidates. Meetings with finalists who do not receive a prize are also arranged after the prize-giving ceremony. In 2011, twenty-six Prix de Lausanne Partner Institutions watched the audition class and had a meeting with thirty-five candidates who received one or more offers during those meetings, most of which were scholarships. As far as the Prix de Lausanne is informed, seventeen young dancers decided to take the opportunity to study abroad in a new institution, thanks to the Networking Forum. The complete list of the candidates who benefited from the networking forum is :
The complete list of the candidates who benefited from the networking forum in 2011 is : TestimonialI would like to wish you a successful Prix de Lausanne 2011. We came to Lausanne for the 2009 event and we had a spectacular time with all the family, and our daughter, Claudia Dean had a memorable experience too! Claudia did not go through to the final selection, however she received 7 offers to attend companies/schools from all over the world, including the Royal Ballet School in London. In the Networking class for the non-finalist candidates of the Prix de Lausanne, Mr David Peden representing the Royal Ballet School invited Claudia to attend the school. The Director of the RBS, Ms. Gailene Stock AM, later confirmed Claudia’s commencement after winning the Alana Haines Australasian Supreme Award and scholarship to the school from September 2009, and Claudia has never looked back. From her dance beginnings with Carolyn Gilby Dance Centre, a Brisbane ballet school and Prudence Bowen’s Atelier on the Gold Coast to the Royal Ballet School are quite big steps. Claudia is also the recipient of the Genee International’s 2009 Gold Medal and Audience Choice Award. Within 2 months of starting 1st year at the Royal Ballet School, Claudia was promoted to 2nd year and successfully completed this in July 2010 culminating with her first Grand Defile performance at the Royal Opera House. Claudia commenced 3rd year (Graduating year) in September 2010, and by December, was the first Royal Ballet School graduate to receive contract offers from 3 world renowned companies, including the Royal Ballet company which she has accepted. Her contract commences in August 2011. I simply wanted to share this with you and say many many thanks to the Prix de Lausanne for giving Claudia the start she needed for her professional career. Our family is very appreciative of the opportunity provided by the Prix de Lausanne and we encourage other young aspiring dancers to support your event. Denise Dean |
Videoblog
Prix de Lausanne 2011 video blog
During the Prix de Lausanne, internet-users were be able to follow some of the candidates through a video blog. The latter shows a different, more intimate vision of their lives during the week of the Prix.
Spotlight
Emma Sandall
Each month we highlight a Prix de Lausanne-related international dance artist.
