SHOWCASE LÉVIS 2024
About us
Mission
Hit The Floor amplifies the positive impact of the art of dance in artistic and cultural circles. HTF is committed to developing inspiring experiences in collaboration with various players in the dance ecosystem. The organization supports the practice of cultural activities by contributing to the renewal of the discipline, the development of emerging practices and the diversity of practices, while helping to promote the exceptional talent of dancers.
Distinctions
Hit The Floor has positioned itself as an industry leader: the festival stands out for its innovative concepts, the professionalism of the event, the impeccability of its organization and the credibility of the judges and international artists involved. Every year, Hit The Floor reaches millions of people worldwide from over a hundred countries.
About us
Mission
Hit The Floor amplifies the positive impact of the art of dance in artistic and cultural circles. HTF is committed to developing inspiring experiences in collaboration with various players in the dance ecosystem. The organization supports the practice of cultural activities by contributing to the renewal of the discipline, the development of emerging practices and the diversity of practices, while helping to promote the exceptional talent of dancers.
Distinctions
Hit The Floor has positioned itself as an industry leader: the festival stands out for its innovative concepts, the professionalism of the event, the impeccability of its organization and the credibility of the judges and international artists involved. Every year, Hit The Floor reaches millions of people worldwide from over a hundred countries.
Since its creation in 2010, Hit The Floor has welcomed through its events:
369500
spectators
84000
dancers
2275
volunteers
2225
dance schools
17
countries involved
Team
A dynamic and hard-working team with the same vision and the same values are working all year to offer you a breathtaking tour of dance events!
Board of Directors
Nicolas Bégin - Director and Founder
With more than 20 years of expertise in the dance industry, Nicolas Bégin is continually involved in the community as a producer, artistic director and professional dancer, contributing to the development of dance on a large scale. With a bachelor’s degree in business administration, Nicolas founded Hit The Floor dance festivals in 2010, which are now recognized as world-class dance events, attracting over 60,000 enthusiasts each year.
Nicolas has taken part in a number of TV shows, including So You Think You Can Dance Canada and America’s Best Dance Crew. He is also involved in a number of other projects, including his role as artistic director of the Julie Snyder-produced TV show Danser pour Gagner, broadcast on V. He was also ambassador and artistic advisor for the Grands Feux Loto-Québec in 2017 and 2018.
His various achievements as an accomplished entrepreneur have brought him many accolades, including President of the Culture and Tourism Axis with the ZEM | Zone Économique Métropolitaine (2023), Business Personality of the Year at the Pléiades (2020), nomination at the Gala Jeunes Entrepreneurs presented by National Bank (2018), the Médaille du citoyen d’honneur from the City of Lévis (2018), Tourism Personality of the Year from Tourisme Chaudière-Appalaches (2016), and Young Business Personality from National Bank (2014).
Nicolas also sits on the Board of Directors of Tourisme Chaudière-Appalaches (2021). He is also an ambassador for La Ruche Chaudière-Appalaches (2020) and Carbone Scol’Ere (2018), whose goal is to have an impact on the environment through education.
HIT OF THE YEAR AWARD
Each year, Hit The Floor recognizes the effort, talent and achievements of Canadian artists who have made a special mark in the dance industry over the past year. In 2024, this award goes to Handy Yacinthe.
He conceived the innovative Jack of All Trades street dance festival at Place des Arts, and JOAT has also been staged in Singapore, Taiwan, India, Vancouver, Los Angeles, the UK and Japan. He was nominated for the 37th Grand Prix du Conseil des arts de Montréal and was a finalist in the Arista competition in the Jeune Entrepreneur du Québec Arts et Culture category.
HYA has been involved in the last 14 editions of the HTF Tour! Whether as judge, dancer, choreographer or consultant, he’s been part of the Hit The Floor family since the very beginning. He also holds the record as the judge who has judged the most HTF competitions, with nearly 10 participations. Handy is a member of HTF’s street dance expert committee, and has been offering his valuable advice and recommendations for several years, whether it’s to review rules, classification or direct the team towards possible actions to help the community. Finally, he has performed more than four times on the Hit The Floor stage, whether with Art Terre, Fresh Format, a choreographic design by the duo Prium or solo.
HYA’s impressive pedigree now includes the Hit of the Year 2024 award.
Nicolas Bégin & Handy Yacinthe
Handy Yacinthe
Nicolas Bégin & Handy Yacinthe
Handy Yacinthe
Hall of fame
Hundreds of judges and world-renowned artists have made Hit The Floor history over the past eight years.
DM N
“Hit The Floor in 3 words: Best Dance Event! It’s so well organized. They care about the dancers and the dancers always have a great time.”
Hokuto Konishi, Quest Crew
ROYAL FAMILY
Embodiment The Collective
“It’s huge, it’s really amazing! You feel like you’re in a show for a world tour. The team, the people, the energy, it’s really incredible! I love Hit The Floor!”
Kim Gingras, Beyonce Tour
JANIE & MARCIO
"Hit The Floor is probably the most unifying, versatile and welcoming dance event I have ever seen."
Scott Forsyth, Brotherhood
NEW ERA
BROTHERHOOD
ADÉLINE & MADDRIP
“I can guarantee you if you have a love for dance or a love for dance culture, this is the place you need to be. It is one dance world.”
Phillip Chbeeb, I.Am.Me Crew
KAREN & RICARDO
CORBYN
“The energy of the dancers is incredible! It's the perfect event to learn and to get inspired.”
Taylor Sieve, So You Think You Can Dance