LAUREATES ARCHIVES

©Beatrice Borgers.

FAYE DRISCOLL,

GRAND PRIX DE LA DANSE DE MONTRÉAL présenté par

QUÉBECOR ET LA VILLE DE MONTRÉAL

Faye Driscoll is a unique force in the dance and performance landscape, a disturbing voice that resonates with a quiet ferocity. Her singular works continue to boldly confront us with the limits of human interaction, especially in light of the dominant influence of today’s technologies. While stimulating our emotions and senses, her works address issues […]

crédit Do Phan Hoi

NINDY BANKS,

Prix INTERPRÈTE de la danse de Montréal présenté par

 REGROUPEMENT QUÉBÉCOIS DE LA DANSE AND LA CAISSE DESJARDINS DE LA CULTURE

Both on the contemporary and street dance scenes, Nindy Banks’s performances testify to her impressive virtuosity. Fully committed, she does justice to the creative visions of the choreographers she works with, whether in Hélène Simard’s Papillon or Alexandra “Spicey” Landé’s La probabilité du néant. Each occasion reveals her consummate skill in keeping the audience on […]

©Richmond Lam

DANA MICHEL,

Prix DIFFUSION INTERNATIONALE de la danse de Montréal présenté par

CINARS

CINARS is happy to present the Prix de la diffusion internationale to the artist who has had the most notable exposure outside the country, not only by the number of her presentations but by the quality and rich dimension of her tours. This year, the winner is none other than Dana Michel. Awarded at ImPulsTanz, winner […]

Emily Gan

ARIANE BOULET,

Le Prix Étincelle présenté par

PPS DANSE and BERNARD LAGACÉ

Ariane Boulet, winner of the Prix Étincelle 2024, was the committee’s unanimous choice, recognized for an approach combining humanism, generosity, commitment, and integrity, qualities that correspond perfectly with the values of this prize. For 15 years now, her career as a dancer and creator has included stage, film, site-specific, and performative works. In 2012, she […]

VALÉRIE CHARTIER « Taminator »,

PRIX DU CALQ – Meilleure œuvre chorégraphique de la saison artistique présenté par

LE CONSEIL DES ARTS ET DES LETTRES DU QUÉBEC

The CALQ jury highlighted the relevance of the theme of anorexia nervosa, approached with rare depth in the solo, Thin. With Krump as a choreographic language, Valérie “Taminator” Chartier evokes the physical and mental battle she waged for years. The fusion of hip-hop and contemporary dance in this piece brings a new dimension to Quebec […]

Summer Greenlees

AMRITA CHOUDHURY,

Prix Envol présenté par

LE CONSEIL DES ARTS DE MONTRÉAL

The jury wishes to highlight Amrita Choudhury’s achievements as a performer, choreographer, and teacher. Known for her artistic works that bring people together and for her commitment to community, she has formed lasting relationships with diverse cultural groups and artists. For 35 years now, Amrita has transcended technique to express her vision of humanity in […]

Crédits Siam Obregon

VÍAS – Diana Léon and Paco Ziel,

Le Prix de la Danse de Montréal, catégorie RÉVÉLATION présenté par

AGORA DE LA DANSE AND TANGENTE

The communicative artistic symbiosis of Diana León and Paco Ziel in Vías transcends the uniqueness of their respective practices. In consonance with the artistic heritage of Quebec, their choreographic creations are characterized by sharing and collaboration. Inviting the public to participate, they give life to festive moments, celebrating their culture with infectious energy in a […]

JOHANNE DOR,

Fait à Québec présenté par

LE GROUPE DANSE PARTOUT AND LE GRAND THÉATRE DE QUÉBEC

The Prix Fait à Québec, now in its second year, is awarded to an exceptional person and outstanding teacher, Johanne Dor, in recognition of the significant impact of her career on dance in Quebec City. In 1989, after an enriching professional experience in Montreal, she joined Groupe Danse Partout, where she held various key positions […]

Carl Lessard

ANIK BISSONNETTE,

Prix CONTRIBUTION EXCEPTIONNELLE de la danse de Montréal présenté par

PRIX DE LA DANSE DE MONTRÉAL

The Prix de la danse de Montréal has the honour of awarding the Prix de la contribution exceptionnelle to Anik Bissonnette in recognition of her exemplary career, both as a dancer and as a manager at the École supérieure de danse du Québec, as well as in appreciation for her role as part of the […]

Marie-Noële Pilon

SOPHIE MICHAUD,

Prix ETHEL BRUNEAU présenté par

DANSE DANSE

The jury salutes the exceptional career of Sophie Michaud, who has worked behind the scenes for generations as rehearsal director for renowned companies and choreographers. Her discreet but crucial role has helped bring richly coherent works to maturity, from their infancy to their public presentation. As a creative advisor, she has forged links between choreographers, […]

Compagnie Flak

ADRIEN BUSSY,

Prix GESTIONNAIRE CULTUREL(LE) de la danse de Montréal présenté par

DIAGRAMME – GESTION CULTURELLE

The Board of Directors of Diagramme will award its 2024 Prize to Adrien Bussy, co-managing director and director of development at José Navas/Compagnie Flak, in recognition of his remarkable contribution to the evolution of the company. Adrien stands out for the consistency with which he has accompanied this major choreographer and performer of contemporary dance […]

Mieke Ulfig

NORA CHIPAUMIRE,

GRAND PRIX DE LA DANSE DE MONTRÉAL présenté par

QUÉBECOR AND LA VILLE DE MONTRÉAL

The jury wishes to salute the singular and rigorous approach of the choreographer, whose each piece explores the major themes of colonial history and resilience. nora chipaumire’s performances have traveled the world and have been presented, among other places, in France, Italy, Japan, Senegal, and Zimbabwe, her home country. Her regular presence in Montreal has […]

Dophan Hoi

MECDY JEAN PIERRE – Mystic Rootz,

Prix de la Danse de Montréal, catégorie INTERPRÈTE présenté par

 REGROUPEMENT QUÉBÉCOIS DE LA DANSE AND LA CAISSE DESJARDINS DE LA CULTURE

The jury wishes to pay tribute to the solo Translucent, presented by Mecdy Mystic Rootz at Tangente. This excellent dancer combines his mastery of popping with his Afro-descendant roots to offer us a solo that is both personal and audacious. This contemporary artist, with a spiritual approach, already possesses great maturity as a performer-creator. The […]

Sylvie-Ann Paré

ISMAËL MOUARAKI,

PRIX DU CALQ – Meilleure œuvre chorégraphique de la saison artistique présenté par

LE CONSEIL DES ARTS ET DES LETTRES DU QUÉBEC

“With Le sacre de Lila, Ismaël Mouaraki delicately stages male intimacy and vulnerability. With an exceptional cast, he enables a fruitful encounter between Morocco and Quebec, blending cultures and performers. His approach, based on ritual, proves to be coherent and authentic, supported in particular by a scenography that fully unveils its sacred character. The show […]

Julie Artacho

Compagnie Catherine Gaudet,

Prix DIFFUSION INTERNATIONALE de la danse de Montréal présenté par

CINARS

Our selection committee wanted to highlight the efforts of a company that has distinguished itself through its signature and singular approach, its exceptional international launch, its tours in prestigious venues and, last but not least, the strategic efforts of its dedicated and experienced team. The spring and autumn tour of Les jolies choses by the […]

Hani Ferland

NICOLAS ZEMMOUR,

Le Prix Étincelle présenté par

PPS DANSE and BERNARD LAGACÉ

Winner of the second edition of the Étincelle prize, Nicolas Zemmour is recognized for his impressive range of dance activities and initiatives in the Eastern Townships, notably with the organization of the ImproDanse soirée and the Festival de danse contemporaine de Sherbrooke. His commitment to the production and dissemination of dance, and his contribution to […]

Duke Vu

DEEPA NALLAPPAN,

Prix Envol présenté par

LE CONSEIL DES ARTS DE MONTRÉAL

The committee wished to recognize Deepa Nallappan’s authentic and singular career as a choreographer, performer and teacher of bharata natyam. The practice of this accomplished artist and teacher is imbued with rich emotion, movement and expression. The jury underlines her ability to build bridges between the traditional and contemporary forms of this classical Indian dance, […]

Maria-Vartanova

IVANIE AUBIN-MALO,

Le Prix de la Danse de Montréal, catégorie RÉVÉLATION présenté par

AGORA DE LA DANSE AND TANGENTE

Curator and integral dancer, Ivanie Aubin-Malo is always keen to create and develop links between the indigenous communities here and elsewhere. She stood out this year as a guest artist at the Phi Center for the Tap Water Jam event as well as in two annual events produced by the Center de Création O Vertigo: […]

David DKC Freeze Dundas

DAVID DKC FREEZE DUNDAS,

Le Prix Ethel Bruneau présenté par

LE MAI (MONTRÉAL, ARTS INTERCULTURELS) et DANSE DANSE

Active since the early 1980s, David Dundas, a.k.a. DKC Freeze, is considered a living library for the Canadian street dance community, where he was able to bring about change and instill a new vision. Dance as we know it today could not have been as diverse and rich without the contribution of this pioneer, who […]

Julie Artacho

PIERRE DES MARAIS,

Prix de la Danse de Montréal, catégorie GESTIONNAIRE CULTUREL(LE) présenté par

DIAGRAMME – GESTION CULTURELLE

In presenting this award to Pierre Des Marais, co-founder, general and artistic director of Danse Danse, Diagramme’s Board of Directors wishes to salute his exceptional talent, bold vision, entrepreneurial spirit, undeniable leadership, great capacity for risk-taking and unwavering commitment to the artistic and cultural community over many years. Pierre Des Marais embodies audacity, and his […]

Magdalena Blaszczuk

KARL REGENSBURGER,

Le Prix de la danse de Montréal, catégorie CONTRIBUTION EXCEPTIONNELLE présenté par

PRIX DE LA DANSE DE MONTRÉAL

Karl Regensburger , co-founder of the Impluz Tanz Festival, deserves exceptional recognition for his invaluable contribution to the international artistic scene. His unwavering dedication to contemporary dance has shaped the soul of this great Viennese festival, making it a space where creativity, innovation and artistic expression can flourish. His passion for the art of dance […]

Emilie Dumais

FABIEN PICHÉ,

Fait à Québec présenté par

LE GROUPE DANSE PARTOUT AND LE GRAND THÉATRE DE QUÉBEC

Fabien Piché stands out for his haunting interpretation marked by vulnerability, while being of impressive virtuosity, supported by a plurality of humanist qualities that color his performances. His creative approach is backed by a contagious empathy that shines through his stage presence and his quest to open up new lasting and collective dialogues. Sensitive and […]

Julie Artacho

CATHERINE GAUDET,

GRAND PRIX DE LA DANSE DE MONTRÉAL présenté par

QUÉBECOR AND LA VILLE DE MONTRÉAL

The jury wishes to highlight this choreographer’s creative effervescence, and the great mastery she brings to her art, driven by an implacable audacity that is constantly being redefined through the choreographic form. Gaudet’s vertiginous and passionate writing, and her fascination with the depth and complexity of the human psyche, reflect more than 15 years of […]

Cloé Pluquet

ANGÉLIQUE WILLKIE,

Prix de la Danse de Montréal, catégorie INTERPRÈTE présenté par

 REGROUPEMENT QUÉBÉCOIS DE LA DANSE AND LA CAISSE DESJARDINS DE LA CULTURE

The jury sought to highlight the masterful performance given by this generous artist whose unswerving commitment to the discipline dates back more than four decades. Angélique Willkie possesses a magnetic, focused and astonishing power that leaves you breathless, and she shares it with humility and unshakable confidence. From her words, gestures and songs emanate a […]

Julie Artacho

MÉLANIE DEMERS,

PRIX DU CALQ – Meilleure œuvre chorégraphique de la saison artistique présenté par

LE CONSEIL DES ARTS ET DES LETTRES DU QUÉBEC

“Confession publique deals with intimate subjects with a profound sense of poetry, while being remarkably nuanced. Performance, staging, scenography and soundscape are perfectly in synch. Moreover, we get the sense that the audience was at the heart of the reflection undertaken by Mélanie Demers and her team when they created this work; the audience is […]

Priscilla Guy

PRISCILLA GUY,

Prix Étincelle présenté par

PPS DANSE and BERNARD LAGACÉ

Picture credits : F. Bérubé, U. Vouaux-Massel, C. Chan Tak, J. Gaudreau Music credit : «Papillon» We All Fall Down, H. Simard, R. White, T. Yates, R. Saminadin   For more than 15 years, Priscilla Guy has demonstrated her commitment to democratizing contemporary dance. As a performer, choreographer, filmmaker or commissioner, she has taken part in […]

Julie Artacho

CLAUDIA CHAN TAK,

Prix Envol présenté par

LE CONSEIL DES ARTS DE MONTRÉAL

The jury chose to award the Prix Envol to Claudia Chan Tak in recognition of the quality of her achievements and her exceptional dedication to artists from diverse cultural backgrounds. The committee thus singled out her great generosity and the ease with which she helped the community discover their rich contribution. By turns a choreographer, […]

Svetla Atanasova

PAUL CHAMBERS,

Le Prix de la Danse de Montréal, catégorie RÉVÉLATION présenté par

AGORA DE LA DANSE and TANGENTE

The jury recognizes Paul Chambers’ vital contribution to multiple choreographic works dating back more than a decade. This ever-evolving light artist plays a vital part in the dramaturgy and richness of choreographic work. His lighting becomes a partner on stage, dancing, encompassing and imparting rhythm. Paul Chambers’ signature bears a unique stamp, in step with the […]

Jeremy Mimnagh

GINELLE CHAGNON,

Le Prix Ethel Bruneau présenté par

LE MAI (MONTRÉAL, ARTS INTERCULTURELS) and DANSE DANSE

This annual award, created in 2020, highlights dance artists and artisans whose contributions are little known. The jury sought to put the spotlight on the indispensable contributions of collaborators working in the shadows – usually women – as rehearsal coaches, even though the title “Creation and performance advisor” better reflects their true role. Present throughout […]

Sylvie-Ann Paré

LYDIE REVEZ and MICKAËL SPINNHIRNY,

Prix de la Danse de Montréal, catégorie GESTIONNAIRE CULTUREL(LE) présenté par

DIAGRAMME – GESTION CULTURELLE

This year’s award, in the arts management category, goes to the dynamic duo of Mickaël Spinnhirny and Lydie Revez, co-director of CAPAS. The jury sought to underscore the two managers’ responsiveness during the pandemic, but also their sense of innovation and entrepreneurial spirit, their openness, the ground-breaking vision they bring to human resources and collaborative […]