Montreal Dance Awards

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.

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.