Performance winners
The selection criteria for laureates in the performance category of the competition prioritize performers who create compelling and impactful experiences, pushing the boundaries of traditional performance art. Originality, innovation, and a strong artistic vision are key factors, along with contributions to the industry through collaborations, platform-building, and promoting diversity and inclusivity. Performers are expected to engage with current and relevant themes, addressing social, political, and cultural issues and sparking critical discourse. The aim is to recognize performers who demonstrate artistic excellence, innovation, and a meaningful contribution to the performance art industry, inspiring audiences and enriching the artistic landscape.

Jury
Chloe Thompson, Andrew Fisher, Sophie Turner, Benjamin Cooper, Ava Richardson, Lucas Parker, Grace Mitchell, Henry Scott


Winners list 2023

Ella Bélanger - "Unspoken Histories: Archiving Personal Narratives through Physicality"
Sophia Lefebvre - "Unveiling the Layers of Self-Perception"
Liam Desjardins - "Harnessing the Power of Movement and Energy"
Olivia Martin - "In-Between"
Emma Gauthier - "Temporal Disruptions"
Lucas Dubois - "The Anatomy of Connection"
Charlotte Leclerc - "Unearthing Memories through Physicality"
Aiden Girard - "Transcending Borders: Bridging Cultures through Performance"
Maxime Fortin - "Exploring Surrealistic Dimensions through Performance"
Mia Côté - "Questioning Societal Constructs through Movement"
Alexander Lambert - "The Alchemy of Emotions: Transforming Inner Experiences into Performance"
Sophie Tremblay - "Ecstatic Rhythms"
Nathan Lavoie - "Challenging the Limits of the Senses"
Evgeniia Erofeeva - "IL Mondo"

Winners list 2022

Noah Dubois - "Exploring the Pulse of the City through Movement"
Emma Bélanger - "Temporal Landscapes"
Liam Lefebvre - "Unveiling the Complexity of Human Nature"
Ava Desjardins - "Navigating the Thin Line between Illusion"
Lucas Lambert - "The Body as Archive"
Benjamin Fortin - "Unraveling the Fluidity of Time in Performance"
Sophia Leclerc-Lavoie - "Harnessing the Power of Movement and Energy in Performance"
Nathan Deschamps - "Perception Unveiled"
Ethan Bergeron - "Communicating through the Language of the Body"
Emma Roy - "Echoes of Resilience"
Liam Ducharme - "Sacred Rhythms: Celebrating Spiritual Connections through Movement"
Olivia Gauthier - "Choreographed Chaos"

Winners list 2021

Li Wei - "Rhythm of Metropolis: Embracing the Urban Pulse through Performance"
Zhang Wei - "Layers of Memories: Unveiling Personal Narratives in Physical Expression"
Wang Xia - "Transcending Boundaries: Exploring Cultural Fusion in Performative Gestures"
Juan Martinez - "Tango Embrace"
Sofia Fernandez - "Ecos del Alma: Unveiling the Echoes of the Soul through Performance"
Mateo Ramirez - "Temporal Landscapes: Mapping the Essence of Time in Physical Expressions"
Valentina Gonzalez - "Suspended Realities: Navigating the Thresholds of the Imaginary"
Emilio Costa - "Identity Threads: Weaving Stories of Heritage and Belonging in Performance"

Winners list 2020

Isabella Silva (Brazil) - "Fluidity of Roots: Embracing Cultural Heritage through Performative Journeys"
Lucas van der Berg (Netherlands) - "Layers of Transformation: Exploring Identity Shifts through Physical Expression"
Camila Ferreira (Brazil) - "Temporal Reverberations: Mapping the Rhythm of Life in Performative Narratives"
Thijs de Vries (Netherlands) - "Unveiled Connections: Weaving Stories of Intimacy in Physical Performance"
Sofia Costa (Brazil) - "Metamorphosis: Embracing Change through Transformative Performative Acts"
Emma Jansen (Netherlands) - "Urban Tapestry: Navigating the Liminal Spaces of the City through Performance"
Mateus Oliveira (Brazil) - "Embodied Dialogues: Exploring Communication through Physical Expressions"
Eva van den Broek (Netherlands) - "Suspended Realities: Unveiling the Intersection of Dreams and Reality in Performance"
Gabriel Cardoso (Brazil) - "Temporal Landscapes: Mapping the Passage of Time in Dynamic Performances"
Lotte Bakker (Netherlands) - "Threads of Connection: Weaving Stories of Humanity through Performative Gestures"


Winners list 2019

Rafael Santos (Brazil) - "Rhythm of Transcendence: Celebrating Cultural Fusion in Performative Movements"
Daan Vermeer (Netherlands) - "Ephemeral Gestures: Exploring the Transient Nature of Performative Art"
Beatriz Oliveira (Brazil) - "The Body as Canvas: Unveiling Artistic Expression through Physical Performance"
Julia de Jong (Netherlands) - "Transcendent Echoes: Navigating the Boundaries of Sound and Movement"
Lucas Santos (Brazil) - "Choreographed Emotions: Expressing Inner Worlds through Performative Acts"
Nina van der Linden (Netherlands) - "Interwoven Stories: Exploring Narrative Threads in Performative Journeys"
Mariana Costa (Brazil) - "Unveiled Identities: Redefining Self through Transformative Performative Experiences"
Daan van Beek (Netherlands) - "Rituals of Connection: Celebrating Unity through Performative Expressions"
Laura Pereira (Brazil) - "Suspended Realms: Navigating Imaginary Landscapes through Physical Performance"
Luiz Oliveira (Brazil) - "Energetic Alchemy: Transforming Energy through the Language of Movement"