Biography | François Pruneau – Acclaimed Choreographer & Dancer
François is a highly acclaimed choreographer and dancer. His well-established reputation is built on an exceptional career that has taken him from Montreal to New York and Los Angeles. With over 25 years of experience in Latin & Ballroom DanceSport and 20 years in Hip-Hop, Commercial Dance, Salsa, and Fusion styles, he represents a rare breed in the industry: an artist capable of mastering multiple dance genres with unparalleled expertise.
He rose to fame by reaching the Top 10 on So You Think You Can Dance Canada, where his versatility and charisma earned him the affectionate nickname "Franswag." His ability to excel in various styles, both in dance and choreography, remains one of his greatest strengths.
A Prestigious Career
🌟 International Shows & Stages
So You Think You Can Dance & SYTYCD Next Generation
Mira Quien Baila: Allstars (Latin American version of Dancing With The Stars)
Latin American Music Awards
Cirque du Soleil (Andorra, Dubai, Riyadh, etc.)
Netflix, Paramount+
Moment Factory
Canada Day in the Capital
Monsters of Hip Hop (The Monsters Show)
*and more
🌟 In Quebec
Révolution, Chanteurs Masqués, Star Académie, La Voix, Zenith, Danser Pour Gagner, En Direct de l’Univers, Magie des Stars, Infoman, Lip Sync Battle: Face à Face, Mary Poppins, Hit The Floor – World-Class Dance Event, and much more.
Key Roles in Choreography & Artistic Direction
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Co-Choreographer on Chanteurs Masqués (Seasons 2, 3, and 4), Quebec's biggest variety show.
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Choreographer and Artistic Consultant on Révolution, playing a vital role in supporting and advising competitive dancers, as well as contributing choreography to the Season 5 opening number.
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Head Choreographer and Artistic Consultant – Les Dieux de la Danse, creating spectacular routines with Quebec artists.
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Choreography Supervisor and Lead Dancer – Mira Quien Baila Allstars, directing number creation, mentoring choreographers, and participating in performances and special advertising campaigns.
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Assistant Choreographer and Dancer for the Netflix film Slumberland, working closely with actor Jason Momoa (Aquaman, etc.).
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Assistant Choreographer for the TV series Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, contributing to the creation of unique choreography sequences.
DanceSport & Coaching
François is a certified instructor and coach by the ISTD in Latin & Ballroom DanceSport. He made history in competitive dance with the following titles:
🏆 Quebec Amateur 10 Dance Champion
🏆 Quebec Rising Star Professional Latin Champion
🏆 International Finalist as a representative of Canada
An Artist in Constant Evolution
What inspires François is the attention to detail, professionalism, and the visual and energetic impact of each performance. His creations aim to leave a lasting impression with powerful and clear images. Committed to the artistic community, he shares his passion and vision of dance through workshops, intensives, and conventions, training and inspiring the next generation of dancers. Currently based in Montreal, François continues to explore new artistic trends, pushing his limits and solidifying his reputation as a key figure on both the Quebec and international dance scenes.
📲 Dive into his artistic universe and discover why François Pruneau is one of the most captivating emerging figures in dance.