Skip to main content Skip to footer site map

Noah Parets And Emerson Dayton Compete For The Erik Bruhn Prize

The companies participating this year are American Ballet Theatre, The Royal Ballet, Stuttgart Ballet and The National Ballet of Canada. 

Noah Parets And Emerson Dayton Compete For The Erik Bruhn Prize

Hope Muir, the Joan and Jerry Lozinski Artistic Director of The National Ballet of Canada, today announced that Second Soloist Noah Parets (age 23) and Corps de Ballet Member Emerson Dayton (age 22) will represent the company at The International Competition for The Erik Bruhn Prize on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at 7:30 pm at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts. Canadian choreographer Ethan Colangelo will create a new contemporary work commissioned by the National Ballet for the Choreographic Prize.

The companies participating this year are American Ballet Theatre, The Royal Ballet, Stuttgart Ballet and The National Ballet of Canada.

The other young dancers selected by their Artistic Directors to compete for this prestigious prize are Chloe Misseldine (age 21) and Tristan Brosnan (age 21) from American Ballet Theatre, Viola Pantuso (age 20) and Daichi Ikarashi (age 21) from The Royal Ballet and Mackenzie Brown (age 20) and Gabriel Figueredo age (22) from Stuttgart Ballet.

Judging the competition will be Artistic Directors Hope Muir, Susan Jaffe (American Ballet Theatre), Kevin O'Hare (The Royal Ballet) and Tamas Detrich (Stuttgart Ballet).

Competing for the Choreographic Prize are Ethan Colangelo (The National Ballet of Canada), Lauren Lovette (American Ballet Theatre), Joshua Junker (The Royal Ballet) and Roman Novitzky (Stuttgart Ballet).

The evening will be hosted by Rex Harrington, Rehearsal Director, Principal Coach and former Principal Dancer of The National Ballet of Canada.

Since it began in 1988, the competition has showcased the talents of many of the finest young dancers from companies around the world. Competitors for the prize must be between the ages of 18 and 23 and are selected by the Artistic Directors of their respective companies. Each pair performs a classical pas de deux and variation and a contemporary pas de deux or solo work.

Many of the past competitors have gone on to become Principal Dancers, enjoying international careers, making the competition a glimpse of the future stars of the ballet world in one exhilarating evening of dance.

One of the most acclaimed and revered male dancers of the 20th century, Erik Bruhn personified the danseur noble tradition in all its classical, regal glory. His affiliation with The National Ballet of Canada was a lengthy and fruitful one, culminating in his Artistic Directorship of the company from 1983 until his untimely death in 1986. Bruhn left part of his estate for the establishment of The Erik Bruhn Prize, to be awarded to one male and one female dancer who "reflect such technical ability, artistic achievement and dedication as I endeavoured to bring to dance."

Participants receive a medal and the winners are each awarded a prize of $7,500 and a sculpture by Canadian artist Jack Culiner. The winner of the Choreographic Prize, established in 2009, will also receive a Jack Culiner sculpture and a $2,500 cash prize.

Noah Parets Biography >

Emerson Dayton Biography >

Full List of Past Winners of The Erik Bruhn Prize >



Review: PNB REP 4: “BOUNDLESS”, A TITILLATING TRIPLE BILL at McCaw Hall Photo
What did our critic think of PNB REP 4: “BOUNDLESS”, A TITILLATING TRIPLE BILL at McCaw Hall?

Review: THE NATIONAL BALLET OF CANADA Enraptures Audiences at New York City Center Photo
The National Ballet of Canada has returned to New York City Center for the first time in 15 years and we give the troupe an enthusiastic welcome.

Review: TE WHEKE by Atamira Dance Company at The Joyce Theater Photo
Silence whispers over the seats of The Joyce Theater as Atamira Dance Company's Artistic Director Jack Gray and Executive Producer Marama Lloydd greet the audience in Māori, the Austronesian language spoken primarily by Maōri people; the indigenous population of mainland New Zealand.

J Chen Projects AAPI Heroes: Myths and Legends Opens at MOCA Photo
J CHEN PROJECT world premiere of AAPI HEROES: MYTHS AND LEGENDS opens tonight! Directed and choreographed by Jessica Chen, the production runs through March 31 at the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA), located at 215 Centre Street in New York City.


More Hot Stories For You


J Chen Project's AAPI Heroes: Myths and Legends Opens at MOCAJ Chen Project's AAPI Heroes: Myths and Legends Opens at MOCA
March 30, 2023

J CHEN PROJECT world premiere of AAPI HEROES: MYTHS AND LEGENDS opens tonight! Directed and choreographed by Jessica Chen, the production runs through March 31 at the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA), located at 215 Centre Street in New York City.

SACRED DRUMMING AND CHANTS FOR 7 BLACK MADONNAS FROM SOUTHERN ITALY Announced At St. John The DivineSACRED DRUMMING AND CHANTS FOR 7 BLACK MADONNAS FROM SOUTHERN ITALY Announced At St. John The Divine
March 29, 2023

The Cathedral of St. John the Divine  presents ALESSANDRA BELLONI with I GIULLARI DI PIAZZA (Artists in Residence) in a special concert SACRED DRUMMING & CHANTS FOR SEVEN BLACK MADONNAS featuring ceremonial dances from Italy and Brazil, based on Alessandra Belloni's book Healing Journeys with the Black Madonna.

American Repertory Ballet Returns To McCarter Theatre On April 1American Repertory Ballet Returns To McCarter Theatre On April 1
March 28, 2023

Fresh from its first NYC engagement under the leadership of Artistic Director Ethan Stiefel, American Repertory Ballet returns to Princeton's McCarter Theatre Center with its popular and dynamic triple bill, Movin' + Groovin' on Saturday, April 1 at 7:00 p.m.

West Coast Premiere Of Ashwini Ramaswamy's LET THE CROWS COME to Open at BroadStageWest Coast Premiere Of Ashwini Ramaswamy's LET THE CROWS COME to Open at BroadStage
March 27, 2023

Ragamala Dance Company's 30th season continues with Choreographic Associate Ashwini Ramaswamy's Let the Crows Come, presented on April 7 & 8, 2023 at 7:30pm at BroadStage.

92NY Harkness Dance Center Reveals Future Dance Festival '23 Finalists92NY Harkness Dance Center Reveals Future Dance Festival '23 Finalists
March 27, 2023

The 92nd Street Y, New York announced 21 finalists for Future Dance Festival '23.