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I am not a ballet specialist.
I have been working primarily in the field of sport, focusing on how sport can engage with society and contribute to future generations.
Standing at the site of the Prix de Lausanne Prix de Lausanne（https://www.prixdelausanne.org/） as an advisor led me to reflect deeply on several things.
What struck me most was how closely ballet and sport resemble each other in the way they connect with society, despite their different forms of expression.
Prix de Lausanne is not merely a competition. It is an educational institution that nurtures young people aged 15 to 18 during a particularly sensitive stage of physical and mental development, guided by a long-term perspective. What impressed me most was the absence of a mindset focused on short-term results.
The phrase “for the next generation” is often used in sport, yet immediate outcomes are frequently prioritized. In contrast, the time horizon shared by those involved in Prix de Lausanne is clear. Decisions are made not for results within a single generation, but with future generations in mind.
Through discussions with board members and other stakeholders, I sensed a consistent approach: clearly defining what must be preserved while being willing to change what needs to evolve. Decisions are made not on short-term gains, but on long-term responsibility.
I have been working primarily in the field of sport, focusing on how sport can engage with society and contribute to future generations.
Standing at the site of the Prix de Lausanne Prix de Lausanne（https://www.prixdelausanne.org/） as an advisor led me to reflect deeply on several things.
What struck me most was how closely ballet and sport resemble each other in the way they connect with society, despite their different forms of expression.
Prix de Lausanne is not merely a competition. It is an educational institution that nurtures young people aged 15 to 18 during a particularly sensitive stage of physical and mental development, guided by a long-term perspective. What impressed me most was the absence of a mindset focused on short-term results.
The phrase “for the next generation” is often used in sport, yet immediate outcomes are frequently prioritized. In contrast, the time horizon shared by those involved in Prix de Lausanne is clear. Decisions are made not for results within a single generation, but with future generations in mind.
Through discussions with board members and other stakeholders, I sensed a consistent approach: clearly defining what must be preserved while being willing to change what needs to evolve. Decisions are made not on short-term gains, but on long-term responsibility.
The structure I observed closely mirrors the principles I have valued in sport-based social initiatives: entrusting the body, supporting young potential, and recognizing that performance ultimately connects to society. In that sense, ballet and sport may share the same fundamental structure.
I do not write this from a position of evaluation. Rather, I write because I felt a strong overlap between what I have seen in sport and what I experienced here. Within that overlap, I see the potential for ballet and sport to connect more deeply with society.
I do not write this from a position of evaluation. Rather, I write because I felt a strong overlap between what I have seen in sport and what I experienced here. Within that overlap, I see the potential for ballet and sport to connect more deeply with society.
Kota Mogami
Co-Representative
Never Stop Playing Sports
Co-Representative
Never Stop Playing Sports
