Call for Participation: Consultation Tables on Circus Act Pricing
The Human Potential Research Center HUPR was commissioned by En Piste, the national network for circus arts, to create a practical tool for calculating circus act pricing. Currently, pricing in the circus sector is often difficult to establish fairly and consistently. This tool aims to support the professionalization of the industry and provide a clear […]
Call for projects | Mon premier RIDEAU 2026
En Piste, with the support of the Caisse de la Culture, invites you to participate in Mon premier RIDEAU, the largest performing arts market in Quebec. The unmissable annual RIDEAU event brings together 350 performance venues, festivals, and regional networks in Quebec City. My first RIDEAU will allow three participants to fully dedicate themselves to […]
Call for Circus Artists – Festival Internacional Siguientescena 2025 Launch Gala, Mexico
In collaboration with PROD-G and the Festival Internacional Siguientescena, En Piste is pleased to launch a call for projects to select Canadian artists to participate in an international gala in Mexico..
Andy Giroux (1979-2025)
In memory of Andy Giroux It is with immense sadness that we learn of the passing of Andy Giroux, a deeply loved and respected circus artist in his community. His talent, sensitivity, and generosity have left a lasting mark on our hearts and in the ring. For those who wish to gather together and share […]
Call for En Piste Circus Companies – 2026 Brazil Tour
Dear Member Companies, In collaboration with the Quebec Office in São Paulo, En Piste is pleased to relay a call for projects for a contemporary circus tour in Brazil in 2026, organized by the cultural coordination of the Alliances Françaises of Brazil.
2025 Circus Arts Award Winners
CALQ Award for Best Circus Work The Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ), in collaboration with En Piste, is pleased to present the very first CALQ Award for Best Circus Work to Frédérique Cournoyer Lessard for her work Scuse. This award, accompanied by a sum of $10,000, was presented to her by […]
JOB OFFER – Project Manager – School Circus Development
Do you wish to contribute to the reach of circus arts? En Piste, the national association for circus arts, is currently seeking a Project Manager – School Circus Development. We are looking for an approachable, dynamic, and professional individual to implement and coordinate concrete actions to improve the integration of circus arts education in schools. […]
Finalists for the CALQ Award for Best Circus Work and the CAM Propulsion Award 2025 for innovation and enrichment of circus arts
Montreal, June 13, 2025 – En Piste, the national association of circus arts, continues its partnership with the Conseil des arts de Montréal (CAM) and, in addition, inaugurates a new collaboration for the promotion of circus, through the creation of the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ) Award for Best Circus Work. […]
Funding Circus Arts Differently
READ THE REPORT En Piste’s Robin des Bois was held on April 24 in the warm atmosphere of the restaurant 2025 AGM-Forum, located in the heart of La Fontaine Park, bringing together over 120 members and partners from the sector. The day, marked by participation and collective reflection, allowed for a review of the past […]
André Simard (1947–2025)
Tribute to André Simard It is with deep sadness that we learned of the passing of André Simard, a visionary artist, creator, and educator whose lasting influence continues to resonate throughout the contemporary circus community. A former coach of the Canadian gymnastics team, he distinguished himself from the late 1980s at Cirque du Soleil, where […]