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Mieke Ulfig

NORA CHIPAUMIRE,

GRAND PRIX DE LA DANSE DE MONTRÉAL présenté par

QUÉBECOR AND LA VILLE DE MONTRÉAL

Le jury souhaite  Composer and performer politic nora chipaumire was born in 1965 in what was then called Umtali, in Rhodesia (now Mutare, Zimbabwe), a pure product of colonial education for native Black Africans – known as Group B school. She is invested in acquiring and sharing knowledge outside of defined parameters. Based in New […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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, […]

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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: […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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, […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Julie Artacho

LUCIE BOISSINOT,

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

PRIX DE LA DANSE DE MONTRÉAL

The PDM Board of Directors wishes to pay tribute to one of Canada’s passionate and seminal contemporary dance artists. Lucie Boissinot spent the first 24 years of her career as a charismatic dancer and muse honing and refining her art with several choreographers. As artistic and program director at the ECDM for the past 18 […]

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Julie Artacho

MÉLANIE DEMERS,

GRAND PRIX DE LA DANSE DE MONTRÉAL présenté par

Quebecor and the City of Montreal

Inspired and inspiring, this unique artist is making her mark. Mélanie Demers first distinguished herself with her show La Goddam Voie Lactée, presented at the Festival TransAmériques. As a choreographer and author, Mélanie Demers is as skilled with her words as she is with her choreography. Her prolific career has been built on performances in […]

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Emily Smith

BARBARA KANERATONNI DIABO,

Prix de la Danse de Montréal, catégorie INTERPRÈTE présenté par

LE REGROUPEMENT QUÉBÉCOIS DE LA DANSE ET LA CAISSE DESJARDINS DE LA CULTURE

Work presented in Montréal in 2020-2021: Smudge, Festival Quartiers Danses For the past 25 years, Barbara Kaneratonni Diabo has pursued her career as a dancer and choreographer. She is also a teacher who shares her humility and kindness through the transmission of her art. Barbara Kaneratonni Diabo is a Kanien’keha:ka (Mohawk) from Kahnawake. She is […]

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100LUX,

Prix Envol présenté par

Conseil des arts de Montréal

The members of the jury highlight 100Lux’ outstanding contribution to the development of Montreal’s street dance community. 100Lux is an essential and industry-leading training and support platform for creation and promotion, playing a key catalytic role in Montreal’s cultural landscape. The jury commends the inclusive nature of its intervention and its commitment to the recognition […]

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BEATRIZ MEDIAVILLA,

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

Agora de la danse & Tangente

Work presented in Montreal in 2020-2021: Habiter le mouvement – Un récit en dix chapitres, Festival International du Film sur l’Art de Montréal The independent filmmaker Béatriz Mediaville was revealed by her movie Habiter le mouvement – Un récit en dix chapitres, presented at the Festival International du Film de l’Art de Montréal. She graduated […]

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Karine Lévesque

LOUISE LAPIERRE,

Le Prix Ethel Bruneau présenté par

MAI (MONTRÉAL, ARTS INTERCULTURELS) AND DANSE DANSE

The selection committee of the Prix Ethel-Bruneau wishes to highlight Louise Lapierre’s essential work as a leading figure in the teaching of dance in its many forms. Since 1979, countless dancers have trodden the dance floors of her studios. Alongside this great lady, generations of dancers fell in love with dance, were moved by the […]

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Richard-Max Tremblay

FRANCINE GAGNÉ,

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

Diagramme – gestion culturelle

In presenting this award to Francine Gagné, the Board of Directors recognizes her vision, her generosity, her great humanity and her commitment to resource sharing and knowledge transfer. A self-taught and intuitive manager, she has developed a unique organizational structure to accompany contemporary dance professionals in their technical and artistic development, while supporting the next […]

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Bobby León

ANNIE-CLAUDE COUTU GEOFFROY,

Le Prix de la danse de Montréal, catégorie CONTRIBUTION EXCEPTIONNELLE

Her dynamic leadership is outstanding. She has that vibrant energy that is essential to the development of dance in areas outside city centers. She is a visionary and daring woman, both inclusive and supportive of her partner presenters. You have, of course, recognized her: Annie Claude Coutu Geoffroy! Since 2008, she has been actively involved […]

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© Kevin Calixte

RHODNIE DÉSIR, Choreographer, Artistic Director and dance Performer

GRAND PRIX DE LA DANSE DE MONTRÉAL présenté par

Quebecor and the City of Montreal

Work presented in Montreal in 2019-2020: BOW’T TRAIL Rétrospek, Espace Libre, February 2020 The jury wanted to underline the scope of the project of this strong personality who continues to resonate throughout the world. Rhodnie Désir generates a real connection with different audiences. A multi-faceted artist, savvy communicator and activist, she recreates bonds that have […]

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© Courtoisie Ethel Bruneau

ETHEL BRUNEAU, Artist and Educator

Prix ETHEL BRUNEAU présenté par

MAI (Montréal, arts interculturels) and Danse Danse

Affectionately nicknamed “Miss Swing” and “the queen of tap dancing”, Ethel Bruneau has an outstanding career as an artist and teacher! A performer, choreographer and teacher for 70 years, this multi-talented figure is dedicated with passion and excellence to her art. She embodies a luminous, committed and inspiring artistic approach. Whether on stage, alongside the […]

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© Alex Tran

CHI LONG, Freelance Performer

Prix INTERPRÈTE de la danse de Montréal présenté par

The Regroupement québécois de la danse (RQD) and Caisse Desjardins de la Culture.

Works presented in Montreal in 2019-2020: Eve 2050 [scenic work], Van Grimde Corps Secrets, Agora de la danse, October 2019; Les corps avalés, Compagnie Virginie Brunelle, Danse Danse, February 2020. An exceptional performer, Chi Long never ceases to surprise us. Her talent transcends technical mastery. The strength of her personality shines through on stage. For […]

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