Young Canadian wins Prix de Lausanne ballet competition

male dancer in the air — Winner Shale Wagman of Canada (17) in full flight Keystone

The 17-year-old Canadian Shale Wagman has been awarded first prize at the ‘Prix de Lausanne’ International Ballet Competition and also took home the artistic prize.

This content was published on February 4, 2018 - 15:55

1 minute

ATS-SDA/jc

Español

‘Prix de Lausanne’ a Canadiense
Português

Brasileira está entre os vencedores do Prix de Lausanne

The young man from Toronto has been studying ballet for just four years, having begun with tap dance instruction from the age of six.

Wagman said after the competition that he has long dreamed of competing in Lausanne and that he is “very happy” with his win.

The Canadian is one of eight dancers who all receive a scholarship to one of the 72 ballet schools that are partnered with the event. He currently studies at Monaco’s Princess Grace Academy.

The seven other winners range in age from 15 to 18 and come from South Korea (two dancers), China (two), Brazil, Paraguay and the United States. For the first time since 2005, there was no Japanese dancer among the winners.

Young dancers in Lausanne compete for a ballet career

This content was published on Jan 31, 2018 The 46th edition of the ‘Prix de Lausanne’ International Ballet Competition kicked off on Monday. The final will be held on February 3.

The jury, made up of personalities from the world of dance, was headed by Ted Brandsen, artistic director of the HET National Ballet of the Netherlands.

Some 74 candidates competed in this 46th edition of the competition. The jury followed their performance over five days of classes, rehearsals and performances, both classical and contemporary.

The competition was held at the Beaulieu Theatre in Lausanne, on the shores of Geneva, and was also livestreamed onlineExternal link.

stage rehearsal — Caroline Minjolle/Lunax

contemporary dance — Caroline Minjolle/Lunax

Stretching warm up — Caroline Minjolle/Lunax

News

SP warns of right-wing populist wave at party conference

Swiss Social Democrats warn against rightwing populist wave at party conference

This content was published on Feb 22, 2025 For co-presidents Mattea Meyer and Cédric Wermuth, cohesion and solidarity are more important than ever.

Novartis: Ethos to vote against executive salaries

Ethos to vote against Novartis executive salaries

This content was published on Feb 22, 2025 The Ethos Foundation recommends that shareholders vote against all compensation-related items at the Annual General Meeting on March 7.

SMEs have less desire to tie the knot, mergers are down

Fewer mergers and acquisitions among Swiss SMEs

This content was published on Feb 22, 2025 Mergers and acquisitions involving Swiss small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are declining.

Commission wants to reduce foie gras imports

Switzerland could restrict foie gras imports

This content was published on Feb 22, 2025 Restrictions on imports of foie gras could be imposed if labelling transparency measures do not have an effect.

28 percent women on the Board of Directors of the Top 50

Top Swiss firms close to reaching gender quota in boards

This content was published on Feb 22, 2025 The proportion of women on the boards of directors of the fifty largest listed companies in Switzerland currently stands at 28%.

A commission wants to put an end to resignations from the Federal Council during a legislative term

Swiss committee wants to end government resignations during legislative term

This content was published on Feb 21, 2025 Members of the Federal Council should no longer be able to leave office before the end of their term, according to a House of Representatives committee.

Centre Group nominates Ritter and Pfister to succeed Amherd

Swiss government seat: Ritter and Pfister nominated to succeed Amherd

This content was published on Feb 21, 2025 Markus Ritter from St Gallen and Martin Pfister from Zug were officially nominated by the Centre Party on Friday to succeed Defence Minister Viola Amherd.

Man breaks into rhino enclosure at Basel Zoo

This content was published on Feb 21, 2025 A man broke into an enclosure at Basel Zoo and tried to attack a bull rhinoceros.

TF: "no" to the transmission of banking data to Russia

Top Swiss court rejects Russian request for administrative tax assistance

This content was published on Feb 21, 2025 There is currently no reason to transmit banking information to the Russian Federation, the Swiss Federal Court has ruled.

After the radiologists' strike, doctors demonstrate in Berne

After strike by radiologists, doctors demonstrate in Bern

This content was published on Feb 21, 2025 Following a strike by radiology technicians in Fribourg, doctors, vets, dentists and chiropractors expressed their frustration on Friday outside parliament in the Swiss capital.

In compliance with the JTI standards

More: SWI swissinfo.ch certified by the Journalism Trust Initiative

You can find an overview of ongoing debates with our journalists here . Please join us!

If you want to start a conversation about a topic raised in this article or want to report factual errors, email us at english@swissinfo.ch.

A cover image for a Nouvo video about an apprenticeship for ballerinas.

A professional qualification for trainee dancers

This content was published on Nov 1, 2017 In Switzerland ballet dancers can obtain a degree and get official recognition for their training. We found out why it matters.

Swiss schools offer training for a life on the stage

This content was published on Oct 29, 2017 The three-year “Federal Certificate of Proficiency” for stage dancers is offered in Switzerland at the Zurich Dance Academy, where it was first introduced; in Geneva at the Centre de Formation Professionnelle Arts Appliqués; and at Ballettschule Theater in Basel. The certification is aimed at offering young dancers comprehensive professional dance training after completing their compulsory schooling. Besides…

Forging the dance talents of tomorrow

This content was published on Jul 21, 2017 There is no magic formula to make it to the top in the world of dance. One thing that's for certain: it requires innate talent and hard work.

Competing for the Prix de Lausanne 2017

This content was published on Feb 3, 2017 The Prix de Lausanne is different to other ballet competitions. For many, it can act as a springboard for an international career.