On Tuesday, November 19, 2024, the Prix de la Danse de Montréal (PDM) unveiled the winners of the 2023/2024 season at its 14th edition. Under the honorary presidency of exceptional choreographer, dancer, and educator, Lucie Boissinot, the ceremony was held in the Baryshnikov Studio at Espace Marie Chouinard and was attended by artists and numerous personalities from the dance community. The event was hosted by Anik Bissonnette, artistic director of l’École supérieure de ballet du Québec. A total of 11 awards were presented.
The Prix Ethel-Bruneau
Awarded to Sophie Michaud
Presented by Pierre Des Marais, Artistic and Executive Director of Danse Danse
The jury salutes the exceptional career of Sophie Michaud, who has worked as rehearsal director for acclaimed companies and choreographers. Her discreet but crucial role has helped bring to maturity high-quality, coherent works. Thanks to her clear vision, empathetic support, and ability to guide choreographers and performers with intelligence and sensitivity, her work has not only enriched the artistic scene, but has also encouraged a new generation of artists to flourish. Sophie Michaud has also distinguished herself by her remarkable work documenting the fundamental, demanding role of rehearsal director in the choreographic creation process.
The 2024 Palmarès
Congratulations to the winners
- Faye Driscoll (GRAND PRIX de la danse de Montréal 2024)
- Nindy Banks (Prix de la danse de Montréal 2024, INTERPRÈTE category)
- Valérie Chartier for her work Thin (The 2024 Prix de la meilleure œuvre chorégraphique au Québec)
- Ariane Boulet (Prix ÉTINCELLE 2024)
- Amrita Choudhury (Le Prix ENVOL 2024)
- VÍAS - Diana León et Paco Ziel (Prix de la danse de Montréal 2024, RÉVÉLATION category)
- Adrien Bussy (Prix de la danse de Montréal 2024, GESTIONNAIRE CULTUREL·LE category)
- Sophie Michaud (The Prix ETHEL-BRUNEAU 2024)
- Anik Bissonnette (Prix de la danse de Montréal 2024, CONTRIBUTION EXCEPTIONNELLE category)
- Johanne Dor (Prix de la danse de Montréal 2024, FAIT À QUÉBEC category)
- Dana Michel (Le Prix de la danse 2024, DIFFUSION INTERNATIONALE category)
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