Arthur Cadre

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Arthur Cadre
Born1991
Perros-Guirec, France
Education Bachelor of Arts and Science
(The Britanny National College of Architecture)
Master of Architecture
(University of Montreal)
Years active2000–present
Known forYoga breakdance and choreography

Arthur Cadre (born 1991), also known as Lil Crabe, is a French dancer, contortionist, choreographer, model, and former architect. [1] [2] [3] In 2022, he was featured in Forbes' 30 Under 30 list for his contributions to the Art & Culture field. [4]

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Education and career

Cadre was born in Perros-Guirec, a small town in western France. [5] His passion for dance began at the age of 9. He made his first television appearance on France's Got Talent when he was 14. [6] During this performance, he introduced a unique dance style which later became known as Yoga Breakdance in 2011. Following his initial breakdancing showcase, Cadre started participating in international breakdancing competitions. [7] [8]

Cadre earned a Bachelor of Arts and Science from the Brittany National College of Architecture and a master's degree in architecture from the University of Montreal in 2014. Throughout his career, Cadre has performed on stages worldwide, collaborating with artists and organizations. He has worked as a lead performer in shows with Cirque du Soleil, an entertainment company, and collaborated with notable figures such as Scott Price, Celine Dion's musical director, and Indian film composer A.R. Rahman. [9]

In 2017, Arthur was one of the lead performers in the show 'La Perle by Dragone' in Dubai. The show was directed by Franco Dragone. In July 2022, Arthur participated as a dancer in the "Dodici Note Tour" of Italian singer, Claudio Baglioni. The show was directed by Giuliano Peparini. Arthur participated in Alta Moda in Venice, a Fashion Show held in 2021 by Dolce & Gabbana. Additionally, he took part in the Cartier "Into the Wild" exhibition in Dubai in March 2023. He worked with Franco Dragone, the stage manager, and artistic director of Cirque du Soleil. Currently, he is teaching within the yoga community. [9]

He played the lead role of the Golden Voyager in "Records", the show imagined and directed by Thomas Jolly for the Paris Olympics closing ceremony. [10]

Awards and achievements

Arthur Cadre was a finalist on the TV program France Has an Incredible Talent in January and was a semi-finalist in 2007. [6]  

In 2022, he was listed in Forbes' 30 Under 30 list for his contributions to the Art & Culture field. [4]

In the same year, Cadre received a Cirque du soleil award for his dance piece. [11]

In 2023, he also received the Dragone Trophee presented to him by Lucas Dragone, the son of Franco Dragone. [12]

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  2. ↑ "Inner Thoughts". www.nowness.com.
  3. ↑ Shi, Diana (2016-09-17). "Yogi Couple Bends Their Bodies into Muscular Geometric Art". Vice.
  4. 1 2 "Forbes 30 Under 30 2022: Art & Culture". Forbes.
  5. ↑ "Arthur Cadre, la danse en solidarité à Trébeurden". Le Télégramme (in French). 2023-08-13. Retrieved 2023-08-30.
  6. 1 2 "Perros-Guirec. L'incroyable talent d'Arthur Cadre". actu.fr (in French). 2015-03-16.
  7. ↑ "Contortionist Photographer Transforms Nude Body Into Alien Beings". HuffPost. 2015-09-21.
  8. ↑ "Bouleverser et raconter pour faire rêver avec le cirque de demain". France 24 (in French). 2023-01-29.
  9. 1 2 "Artist Arthur Cadre Captivates Audiences Globally With His Dance And Creativity". BW Businessworld.
  10. ↑ "Arthur Cadre, homme-caoutchouc et « golden voyageur » de la cérémonie de clôture des JO de Paris" (in French). 2024-08-11. Retrieved 2024-08-11.
  11. ↑ "Salieri Circus Award - Palmares". www.saliericircus.it.
  12. ↑ "Prize list of the 42nd Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain | Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain". www.cirquededemain.paris.
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