Dance Awards and Anthropology

The Prix de Lausanne is an annual ballet competition for young dancers aged 15-18. It is considered the most prestigious ballet award in the world and offers scholarships to renowned ballet schools.

The Samuel H. Scripps American Dance Festival Award is given annually to choreographers who have made significant contributions to the field of contemporary dance.

The Nritya Choodamani is the highest honor bestowed by the Dance Critics Association of India to recognize outstanding contributions to Indian classical dance.

The Princess Grace Award is given annually to emerging dancers who demonstrate exceptional talent and potential in classical ballet, contemporary dance, or modern dance.

The International Dance Award is presented annually by the International Dance Council (CID) to individuals or organizations that have made significant contributions to the development and promotion of dance worldwide.

The National Medal of Arts is the highest honor bestowed by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to recognize outstanding contributions to the arts in the United States, including dance.

The RAD Choreographic Award is presented annually by the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) to recognize outstanding choreographic achievements in classical ballet.

The Dance/USA Award is presented annually by the Dance/USA organization to recognize outstanding contributions to the field of dance in the United States, including dance education, choreography, performance, and advocacy.

The Japan Dance Forum Award is presented annually by the Japan Dance Forum to recognize outstanding achievements in contemporary dance, including choreography, performance, and research.

The ISPA Award is presented annually by the International Society for the Performing Arts (ISPA) to recognize outstanding contributions to the performing arts worldwide, including dance, theater, and music.

The Helpmann Award is presented annually by the Australian Dance Awards to recognize outstanding achievements in dance in Australia, including choreography, performance, and design.

The DACSA Award is presented annually by the Dance Critics Association of South Africa (DACSA) to recognize outstanding contributions to dance in South Africa, including choreography, performance, and research.

The Korean Dance Award is presented annually by the Korea Dance Association to recognize outstanding achievements in Korean dance, including choreography, performance, and research.

The NDCA Award is presented annually by the National Dance Council of America (NDCA) to recognize outstanding contributions to the art of dance in the United States, including choreography, performance, and advocacy.

The DCAP Award is presented annually by the Dance Critics Association of the Philippines (DCAP) to recognize outstanding achievements in dance in the Philippines, including choreography, performance, and research.