Complimentary Open Training at Cirque Du Soleil
Since January 25, circus artists have had access to Cirque du Soleil’s Studio E for open training sessions. To support the circus community during this difficult period, access to the facilities is complimentary for professional artists. A total of 7 training spaces are available, 5 of which can accommodate aerial disciplines, for 3-hour time slots. […]
Portrait of Mathieu Cloutier and His Partner Myriam Lessard
Mathieu Cloutier is an acrobat, originally from Gaspé. His partner, Myriam Lessard, is an aerial artist and acrobat. “For those interested, it will be possible to see the duo live this Wednesday, January 20, on La semaine des 4 Julie (Noovo). Mathieu and Myriam will participate in the Talents Bleus competition, with $100,000 at stake […]
Circus Artists in Survival Mode
“The pandemic spares no sector in the cultural sphere. However, if there is one sector that has been severely impacted, it is indeed the circus. A new national survey on the impacts of COVID-19 on circus arts [in Canada], conducted at the end of the year for En Piste, paints an alarming picture of the […]
A Guide to the Discoverability Challenge of Digital Cultural Content
The Coalition for the Diversity of Cultural Expressions (CDEC) offers a guide whose objective is to demonstrate how digital technology has transformed the ways in which works are discovered, how new intermediaries have established themselves between cultural content and its audiences, and what new strategies cultural organizations have had to develop to promote their content […]
A New Quebec Award in Performing Arts and Call for Nominations
The launch of the call for nominations for the 2021 Prix du Québec also marks the creation of the Denise-Filiatrault Award, which will specifically highlight the work of an individual in the field of performing arts. The Prix du Québec are the highest distinction in culture and science awarded by the Government of Quebec. This […]
Thriving as the Pandemic Continues: a Cirque Du Soleil Artist’s Perspective
“Any artist who has pursued a career for a decade, or two, or three, has great resilience in their soul — that’s your secret weapon. It’s what you hold onto to stay focused, to never lose sight of your vision, to keep raising the bar, to give your best no matter the situation, to continue […]
An optimistic message from Daniel Lamarre on the occasion of his 20th anniversary as CEO of Cirque du Soleil
“His company is almost entirely dormant, hoping for a return to the stage by autumn. Daniel Lamarre marked his 20th anniversary as [CEO of] Cirque du Soleil on Friday.” In a favorable climate, Lamarre would have celebrated his 20th anniversary at a Cirque performance. Instead, his stage was Facebook. Anticipating challenges in “unprecedented times,” Lamarre […]
Kingston Circus Arts Needs Community Support
“Kingston Circus Arts, a circus arts creation and teaching organization, is in great difficulty due to the pandemic and the second lockdown imposed by the Ontario government. Erin Ball, who founded Kingston Circus Arts (KCA) in 2015, strives to teach and provide access to KCA facilities to as many people as possible, prioritizing inclusion. At […]
Virtual Conference to Inspire Performing Artists
Perform & Prosper, a coaching platform that teaches “business behind show business” to artists worldwide, is organizing a virtual conference on February 20 and 21, 2021, accessible to both aspiring artists and seasoned performing arts professionals. The Performance Accelerator virtual conference aims to encourage and inspire performing artists to take action despite the current impasse […]
Clowning Workshop with La Nab
Annab Aubin-Thuot will lead an online clowning workshop on February 2, 9, 16, and 23, 2021, offered by Sur Place Médias. Reserve your spot! For more information and to register Facebook Event