DANCER Of THE YEAR
Dancer who demonstrated professionalism in his craft, exceptional skills, and great personality.
OUTSTANDING PRODUCTION
Show or Event setting stage, building solid grounds, & elevating Urban Dance reputation.
GROUNDBREAKER
Individual or Group who went the extra mile to offer to open doors for Urban Dance artists.
Since 2011 The Gadfly Awards have been the first ever Awards celebrating Canadian Urban Dance Artists. These Awards are dedicated to celebrate the artists that make the Canadian Street Dance community the growing Culture, Art form, & Industry it has become: Dancers (freestyle & choreo regardless of your dance genre), Choreographers, Teachers, Event organizers and Studio owners. These individuals are the ones that entertain crowds, challenge each other, and inspire others to dream, be creative, and express their identity. Check the staunch Gadfly Award recipients below & start thinking about those Urban Dancers you think should deserve recognition.
GADFLY AWARDS HALL OF FAME
RECIPIENTS HISTORY
DANCER OF THE YEAR
Dancer who demonstrated professionalism in his craft, exceptional skills, and great personality.
2015 - Caroline "Lady C" Fraser (Calgary/Toronto)
2014 – Axelle “Ebony” Munezero (Montreal)
2013 – Mariano “Glizzy” Abarca (Toronto)
2012 – Mike Smith aka Bboy Troublez (Toronto)
2011 – Andrew “Pyro” Chung (Toronto)
OUTSTANDING PRODUCTION
Show or Event setting stage, building solid grounds, & elevating Urban Dance reputation.
2015 - Under Pressure (Montreal)
2014 – Bust A Move (Montreal)
2013 – House Of Paint Festival (Ottawa)
2012 – Last One Stands (Vancouver)
2011 – Unity Kickoff Festival (Toronto)
GROUNDBREAKER
Individual or Group who went the extra mile to open doors for Urban Dance artists.
2015 - Tara Wilson (Calgary)
2014 – Frank Boogie (Toronto)
2013 – Luca “Lazylegz” Patuelli (Montreal)
2012 – Stephen “Buddha” Leafloor (Ottawa)
2011 – Alexandra “Spicey” Lande (Montreal)