Clowns are Sad
What conditions are artists facing on the eve of the return of live arts to our performance venues? Read this article from La Presse.
18 Quebec Circus Creations Awaiting an Audience
Artists and companies continued to create during the pandemic. Discover their shows!
Extended Distribution Support!
Distribution and ticketing support is extended for at least three months in Quebec.
Reopening of Venues: Industry Reactions
The industry welcomes the imminent reopening of performance venues across the province of Quebec, starting this March 26. Health guidelines will be the same as those that were in effect last time. Nevertheless, some concerns remain. To learn about the industry’s reaction in Greater Montreal, read this article from La Presse. For the Capitale-Nationale’s perspective, […]
A Breath of Hope for our Sector
En Piste welcomes with joy and relief the reopening of performing arts announced by Minister François Legault. Here is a summary of the eased health measures for our sector in Quebec. Reopening of Performance Venues As of March 26, performance venues can reopen across Quebec in compliance with health measures and according to the standards […]
Two Circus Shows Will not Take Place this Summer
We learned this week that two circus shows planned for this summer in Quebec amphitheaters would not be held. “The show Vive nos divas, presented by Cirque du Soleil Group and the Corporation des Évènements de Trois-Rivières, is postponed until summer 2022 given the uncertainty of current circumstances. This is the second time the show […]
A New Report on the Effects of the Pandemic on the Cultural Sector
A new report on the effects of the pandemic on the arts and culture sector, produced by the National Federation of Communications and Culture (FNCC), assesses the pre-pandemic economic situation and highlights key findings regarding artists’ psychological health. Another alarming picture, this time from members of APASQ, AQAD, ARRQ, FNCC-CSN, GMMQ, TRACE, UDA, and UNEQ. […]
Hope to See You Soon, Big Top!
Louana Seclet was at her very first rehearsal under the big top, for her very first show with Cirque du Soleil. A dream cut short. “And then, I was able to move on thanks to the organization En Piste, which launched a balcony circus initiative, to keep circus alive during the pandemic.” Read the article […]
Open Training at St-Charles De Limoilou Church
From March 3 to May 31, 2021, five new training zones located in the Saint-Charles de Limoilou church, where the creative company Machine de Cirque is based, will be made available to professional circus artists who are members of Caravane Coop. Thanks to the support of the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec, […]
Registrations for Cirkana Day Camp
CIRKANA, a circus school in Mascouche, announces the start of registrations for its day camp specializing in circus arts, for the upcoming summer period from June 28 to August 13. It includes fun and safe activities. In addition to its famous “multi-formula,” this year the camp offers a brand new intensive circus arts formula! Read […]