by Madeline Schrock | Apr 16, 2017 | News
The Youth America Grand Prix has a knack for finding ballet’s big names of tomorrow, and the latest crop of potential stars has arrived. At the end of last week, the winners of YAGP’s New York City finals were announced with many dancers taking home...
by Amy Brandt | Apr 3, 2017 | Training
Lauren Hunter stands with her feet tightly crossed in fifth position, the number 102 pinned to the front of her leotard. The 15-year-old California native, who trains at Peninsula School of Performing Arts, is a long way from home, but she’s one step closer to...
by Amy Brandt | Feb 4, 2017 | Company Life
What a week it’s been! Yesterday, the 20 Prix de Lausanne finalists took the stage for a final chance to win scholarships and apprentice contracts with some of the world’s major ballet institutions. Throughout the week, I’ve had the privilege of...
by Amy Brandt | Feb 2, 2017 | Company Life
After a long day of classical and contemporary performances, 67 candidates for this year’s Prix de Lausanne were whittled down to 20 finalists, including one American: 15-year-old Lauren Hunter. Dancers from Asia (Japan, South Korea and China) dominate the list,...
by Amy Brandt | Jan 24, 2017 | Company Life
Set your alarms! For the third year in a row, Prix de Lausanne, the prestigious international ballet competition held annually in Lausanne, Switzerland, will be live-streamed. More than 70 young dancers, ages 15 to 18, have been chosen through a careful...