Street Dance to Stage | Meet Marco da Silva Ferreira, Choreographer & 2026 CHANEL Next Prize Winner

For Marco da Silva Ferreira, dance is more than movement—it’s liberation. He is one of the winners of the 2026 CHANEL Next Prize, a biennial award that recognises contemporary artists who are redefining their disciplines. The self-taught dancer and choreographer merges styles, from club culture to street dance, exploring ideas of belonging. Filmed in Portugal, da Silva Ferreira shares his process, from mood board to motion, and discusses his drive to transform reality. Discover more about the CHANEL Next Prize and meet the winners: https://www.chanel.com/-NextPrize26-MDSF #CHANELNextPrize