Dance Australia

Scenes from the Prix

THE 47th Prix de Lausanne, held in Switzerland every year, took place from Februray 3 to 9 and as usual presented plenty of outstanding moments.

From 363 video selection entries as well as the pre-selections and invitations, 81 candidates from 19 nationalities were invited to attend. Seventy-four eventually competed.

Australia was again strongly represented with nine candidates (eight competing). At the official press conference, Stéphane Lagonico, the organiser of the event, mentioned

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