The Rose International Dance Prize
Sadler’s Wells presented four shortlisted pieces, each work selected for its top choreography, distinctive style and performance quality. Alongside the Rose Prize, the Bloom Prize celebrated artists with up to ten years choreographic experience.
A jury of five judges; Professor Christopher Bannerman (Chair), PJ Harvey, Karthika Naïr, Dame Arlene Phillips and Dr Samuel Ross MBE) awarded the inaugural Rose Prize of £40,000 to Christos Papadopoulos for LARSEN C and the Bloom Prize of £15,000 went to Stav Struz Boutrous for Sepia.
Watch the documentary ‘Inside The International Rose Prize 2025’ on Marquee TV. This film offers a rare look at the creative process and people behind some of the most powerful contemporary dance works on the planet, from rehearsal studios to electrifying performances, culminating in the dramatic reveal of the 2025 winner.
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Announcing the winners of The Rose International Dance Prize
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The Rose Prize & The Bloom Prize
Meet the Contenders
Watch interviews with the choreographers nominated for this brand-new international dance prize and learn more about how they created their shortlisted works.