LAUREATES - 2024

©Beatrice Borgers.

FAYE DRISCOLL,

GRAND PRIX DE LA DANSE 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 […]