Prix des Hivernales

Le Prix des Hivernales is an international competition that takes place during Les Hivernales de la Danse Festival in Liège. It offers young dancers the chance to present their work to a jury exclusively made up of current international dancers, most of whom are Principals. The candidates can thereby appraise their skills and see how they measure up against students of the same age, in optimum conditions, on the stage of Les Hivernales de la Danse.

Each selected candidate or ensemble will receive feedback on their performance from the jury, to guide their work and make the most progress in their academic journey.

Monetary prizes will be given to support the winners’ training, plus other prizes in the form of courses and gifts from our partners.

If you would also like to help the next generation of Principals by taking part in this wonderful adventure, we’d be delighted to meet you.

The final of this fifth edition will be held on Saturday 21 March 2026.