Park Youn-jae, a 16-year-old South Korean ballerino, made history as the first Korean male dancer to win first place at the Prix de Lausanne. The Prix de Lausanne is a prestigious international ballet competition held annually in Switzerland.
Park impressed the judges and audience with his grace, powerful movements, and musical expression. He and eight other prize winners will receive a one-year scholarship at a world-class ballet school or company.
Park started ballet when he was 5 years old and joined a ballet academy in fourth grade, hoping to become a professional dancer.
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Park Youn-jae, a 16-year-old South Korean ballerino, made history as the first Korean male dancer to win first place at the Prix de Lausanne. The Prix de Lausanne is a prestigious international ballet competition held annually in Switzerland.