Appointment of Nadia Drouin as Executive Director of En Piste
Montreal, September 25, 2023 — The Board of Directors of En Piste, the performing arts association, is pleased to announce the appointment of Nadia Drouin as Executive Director. She had already been contributing significantly to the organization as interim director since February 2023. “We are delighted to welcome Nadia Drouin to lead the association at […]
Survey: What is your Knowledge and Use of Digital Technologies?
En Piste invites you to participate in a survey aimed at evaluating your use and understanding of digital technologies. Our goal is to survey the level of adoption and mastery of digital tools in the creation and dissemination of circus works. In parallel, we aim to analyze the impacts of digital transition on individuals, organizations, […]
Circus Arts Thriving in Quebec, article by Isabelle Pion, La Tribune, August 12, 2023
Much has happened in the past two years regarding the presentation of circus shows in Quebec, says Nadia Drouin, interim Executive Director of the En Piste organization. “The pandemic happened. It brought back many artists who had gone abroad. Many of them decided to create, taking that time to reflect on a more personal practice… […]
DESTINATION CIRQUE: Circus Arts Conquer Quebec
Two years ago, En Piste laid the groundwork for Destination Cirque, an ambitious project aimed at promoting circus arts in Quebec. The vision was clear: to conquer Quebec’s stages to showcase a rich and aesthetically diverse circus, with shows of various formats suitable for all audiences. The main objective was to create a vast distribution […]
A Touring Circuit for Emerging Circus Artists in Quebec
Starting next fall, En Piste will embark on a new project: to build a touring circuit designed to support and propel the next generation of circus artists in Quebec. Faced with the particular challenges of this market, it seemed essential to us to implement a project that opens the doors of such a network to […]
The Amazons Will be Back in August for the 2023 Magical Rendezvous of the Appalachians!
By popular demand, Luna Caballera’s Glade will once again be illuminated by their presence for 8 final performances, from August 5 to 27, 2023! Immerse yourself in the epic tale of the Amazons, these equestrian warrior women, in a breathtaking experience blending theater, circus, equestrian art, and music in the heart of a magical glade […]
LAUNCH OF ADVANCED TRAINING IN STAGE TECHNIQUES FOR CIRCUS ARTS
En Piste is pleased to announce today the launch of the training program Advanced Training in Stage Techniques for Circus Arts. The project is the result of a partnership with Collège Lionel-Groulx, Cirque Éloize, Les 7 doigts de la main, and TOHU. It benefits from the valuable support of the Commission des partenaires du marché […]
This Summer, Answer the Irresistible Call of the Circus
En Piste invites circus enthusiasts and the general public to a summer circus outing. Here is an overview of the fantastic shows and performances from some forty companies on display across Quebec during summer 2023. Let’s start with Écho from Cirque du Soleil which has been shining for some time now in Montreal’s Old Port […]
Cirque Hors Piste Inaugurates New Circus Hub
Montreal, May 1, 2023 – Cirque Hors Piste, in collaboration with CCSE Maisonneuve and the borough of Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, invites the entire community on May 25 to celebrate the inauguration of a new circus hub in Hochelaga-Maisonneuve. This project, the result of a concerted effort between the borough and the cultural and community sectors of Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, […]
Shana Carroll Named Companion of Arts and Letters of Quebec
Our warmest congratulations to trapeze artist, choreographer, co-founder, and co-artistic director of 7 Fingers, Shana Carroll, named Companion of Arts and Letters of Quebec, alongside twelve other recipients: Paule Baillargeon, Lucie Boissinot, Shana Carroll, René Richard Cyr, Louis Dallaire, Michèle Lapointe, Ranee Lee, Jacques Matte, Caroline Monnet, Guy Parent, Jocelyn Robert, Richard Séguin, and Larry […]