The Prix de Lausanne is an annual international ballet competition for young dancers aged 15 to 18. It is considered one of the most prestigious ballet competitions in the world.

The School of American Ballet was founded in 1934 by George Balanchine and Lincoln Kirstein. It is one of the most prestigious ballet schools in the United States.

The Martha Graham Dance Company was founded in 1926 by Martha Graham. It is one of the most influential modern dance companies in the world.

The Merce Cunningham Dance Company was founded in 1953 by Merce Cunningham. It is one of the most influential modern dance companies in the world.

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater was founded in 1958 by Alvin Ailey. It is one of the most influential modern dance companies in the world.

The Twyla Tharp Dance Company was founded in 1966 by Twyla Tharp. It is one of the most influential modern dance companies in the world.

The William Forsythe Dance Company was founded in 1999 by William Forsythe. It is one of the most influential contemporary dance companies in the world.

The Akram Khan Company was founded in 1999 by Akram Khan. It is one of the most influential contemporary dance companies in the world.

The Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui Company was founded in 2000 by Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui. It is one of the most influential contemporary dance companies in the world.

The Hofesh Shechter Company was founded in 2008 by Hofesh Shechter. It is one of the most influential contemporary dance companies in the world.

The Crystal Pite Company was founded in 2002 by Crystal Pite. It is one of the most influential contemporary dance companies in the world.

The Wayne McGregor Company was founded in 1992 by Wayne McGregor. It is one of the most influential contemporary dance companies in the world.

The Russell Maliphant Company was founded in 1996 by Russell Maliphant. It is one of the most influential contemporary dance companies in the world.

The Akram Khan Company was founded in 1999 by Akram Khan. It is one of the most influential contemporary dance companies in the world.

The Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui Company was founded in 2000 by Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui. It is one of the most influential contemporary dance companies in the world.