Deborah Bull

Le Prix de Lausanne a joué un rôle essentiel dans la réussite de tant de danseurs – le monde de la danse est sans aucun doute plus riche grâce à sa longue histoire. J’admire l’approche rigoureuse que le Prix adopte pour soutenir les danseurs, en se concentrant sur leur potentiel et leur développement à long terme grâce à l’attribution de bourses et d’apprentissages. Je partage avec le Prix une vision holistique du danseur et de ses besoins. C’est pourquoi je continue de soutenir le Prix plus de 40 ans après avoir remporté mon propre Prix de Lausanne.

Deborah Bull is an acclaimed British dancer, creative director, and advocate for the arts. Born in Derby, UK, she began her dance training at the Janice Sutton School of Dance before joining the prestigious Royal Ballet School in 1974. In 1980, she won the Prix de Lausanne, marking her as one of the most promising talents of her generation.

Deborah joined The Royal Ballet in 1981 and enjoyed a 20-year career with the company, becoming Principal Dancer in 1992. She was known for her compelling performances in iconic roles such as Swan Lake and for her collaborations with groundbreaking choreographers like Wayne McGregor, Georges Balanchine, and William Forsythe. A career highlight includes learning Forsythe’s Steptext directly from the choreographer, gaining deep insight into his vision and technique.

Beyond her dancing career, Deborah has made significant contributions to the arts in leadership roles. In 2002, she became the Creative Director at the Royal Opera House, where she pioneered the Artists’ Development Initiative, bringing in independent artists to collaborate with Royal Ballet dancers and introducing innovative choreographers, such as Wayne McGregor, to the company. Deborah has also served on the Prix de Lausanne Artistic Committee since 2002, continuing her commitment to nurturing new talent in the world of dance.