How does one go about creating contemporary choreography at quite a young age and while being trained as a classical dancer? What are the main challenges of this competition? And what are the insider’s tips to help young people who are trying out the role of a choreographer? These and a few other questions are up for discussion today.

In today’s episode, we are speaking with Nicolas Le Riche, who has been a classical coach at the Prix de Lausanne for years. While he is now Director of the Royal Swedish Ballet, he also has a long ballet career as an Étoile of the Paris Opera Ballet and is a father of two. The perfect guest to explore the reality of an artistic career all while finding balance in one's personal life, don't you think?

In today’s episode, we are speaking with the Prix de Lausanne’s Artistic & Executive Director, Kathryn Bradney, to discover who gets selected for the competition and how.