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Ballet competition
The
Benois de la Danse
is a ballet competition held annually in Moscow. Founded by the International Dance Association in 1991, it takes place each year on or around April 29 and it's judged by a jury. The members of this
jury
change every year and it consists of only top ballet personages.
Statuettes are given to the winners in the categories of
lifelong achievement
,
ballerina
,
danseur
,
choreographer
,
composer
and
designer
.
The Benois de la Danse earns a cash prize of $1,000,000, as well as exceptional events occurring during the previous year on stages around the world. These include dancing roles of all kinds as well as choreographic accomplishments.
History
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The idea for the Benois de la Danse was initiated in
Moscow
and the founders succeeded in obtaining the patronage of
UNESCO
in the autumn of 1992. Its scheduling at the end of April is meant to coincide with the birthday of the great
Alexandre Benois
(1870?1960) for whom it is named.
French sculptor Igor Ustinov designed the statuette of the Benois de la Danse award in 1992. He is the son of the famous actor
Peter Ustinov
, a great-nephew of Alexandre Benois.
Goals of competition
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- To give the Benois audience the best performances of the works that have been entered, regardless of whom they were created by.
- To bring the best representatives of different dance styles and schools together.
- To support veterans of ballet financially, with funds from the gala concerts
Members of the Benois de la Danse jury have included
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Laureates of the prize
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Composers
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Designers
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Prix "Benois-Moscow Massine-Positano"
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For High Artistry in Partnership
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Lifetime achievement
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Ballerinas
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Danseurs
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Choreographers
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By categories
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