Prix de la Danse de Montréal 2023
On November 28, 2023, Les Prix de la Danse de Montréal (PDM) have unveiled the winners of the 2022-2023 season during a ceremony held at the Studio-Théâtre des Grands Ballets Canadiens, as part of the biennial Parcours Danse platform. The ceremony was hosted by Anik Bissonnette, Artistic Director of the École supérieure de ballet du Québec. The 2023 edition presents a magnificent group of winners, with a total of 11 prizes awarded.
Cultural Manager Category
Awarded to Pierre Des Marais
The Prix de la Danse de Montréal 2023 in the category Gestionnaire·s Culturel·le·s (Cultural Manager), presented by Diagramme-gestion culturelle was awarded to Pierre Des Marais by Tammy Lee and Johanne Madore, both members of Diagramme's Board of Directors.
In presenting this award to Pierre Des Marais, co-founder, artistic and general 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. With his enlightened vision, he has guided Danse Danse towards new horizons, contributing to the flourishing of contemporary dance in Quebec.
Ethel-Bruneau Prize
Awarded to David Dundas alias DKC Freeze
The 2023 Ethel-Bruneau Prize is awarded to David Dundas alias DKC Freeze and presented by Pierre Des Marais, Artistic and General Director of Danse Danse, and Camille Larivée, Artistic and General Director of MAI (Montréal, arts interculturels).
David Dundas, aka DKC Freeze, has been an inspiration and mentor for over 40 years, to the street dance community who embrace the same values of generosity, sharing, pride and accomplishment. Dance, as we know it today, could not have been as diverse and rich without the contribution of this pioneer, who positively influenced an entire generation of street dancers. He undeniably revolutionized the face of dance in Quebec. The Prix Éthel-Bruneau 2023 committee is therefore very proud to offer this recognition to this much-loved and respected mentor of the street dance community.
Congratulations to the 2023 winners
- nora chipaumire (The GRAND PRIX de la danse de Montréal 2023)
- Mecdy Jean Pierre – Mystic Rootz (The Prix de la danse de Montréal 2023, catégorie INTERPRÈTE)
- Ismaël Mouaraki for Le sacre de Lila (The Prix de la MEILLEURE ŒUVRE CHORÉGRAPHIQUE au Québec for 2023)
- Nicolas Zemmour (The Prix ÉTINCELLE 2023)
- Deepa Nallappan (ENVOL, the Prix pour la diversité culturelle et les pratiques inclusives en danse 2023)
- Ivanie Aubin-Malo (The Prix de la danse de Montréal 2023, catégorie RÉVÉLATION).
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