Credits:

Haruo Niyama, Sae Maeda, Mikio Kato, Aya Watanabe, So Une Kumagaya, Shunyo Mori

Description:

Haruo Futayama Wins First Place!!In 2014, Japans Haruo Futayama took first place.Sae Maeda placed second, and Miki Kato placed sixth.Held annually in Lausanne, Switzerland, since 1973, this competition is open to dancers aged 15 to 18 and is considered the worlds premier international ballet competition, launching the careers of world-class ballet dancers. Since the competition is held with the aim of nurturing young ballet dancers, winners are awarded scholarships to study at world-class ballet schools and training opportunities with ballet companies; it has truly become a gateway to success for young people aspiring to become world-class ballet dancers.In 2014, Haruo Futayama (17) took first place. It was a remarkable achievement that three Japanese dancers placed in the competition: Sae Maeda (15) took second place and Miko K