Arthur Cadre (born 1991), also known as ''Lil Crabe'', is a French dancer,

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ist, choreographer, model, and former architect. In 2022, he was featured in ''Forbes 30 Under 30 list for his contributions to the Art & Culture field.

Education and career

Cadre was born in

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, a small town in western France. 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. 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. 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

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, an entertainment company, and collaborated with notable figures such as ''Scott Price,''

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, and Indian film composer

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. In 2017, Arthur was one of the lead performers in the show 'La Perle by Dragone' in

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. 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

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, a Fashion Show held in 2021 by

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. Additionally, he took part in the Cartier "Into the Wild" exhibition in

in March 2023. He worked with Franco Dragone, the

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, and artistic director of

. Currently, he is teaching within the yoga community. He played the lead role of the Golden Voyager in "Records", the show imagined and directed by

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for the

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Awards and achievements

Arthur Cadre was a finalist on the TV program France Has an Incredible Talent in January and was a

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in 2007. In 2022, he was listed in ''Forbes' 30 Under 30'' list for his contributions to the Art & Culture field. In the same year, Cadre received a '' Cirque du soleil award'' for his dance piece. In 2023, he also received the Dragone Trophee presented to him by Lucas Dragone, the son of Franco Dragone.

References

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External links

Official website

Arthur Cadre
on ''

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