A Family Reunited by the Pandemic
Before the pandemic, Christian “Kit” Goguen was often far from his family home in Dieppe, New Brunswick. The Acadian singer-songwriter was touring in Europe with Cirque du Soleil. Working away from his loved ones was a challenge. He re-evaluated his career to continue experiencing daily happiness with his family. Read his story in the Radio-Canada […]
The Challenge of Show Postponements
“With several thousand postponements and cancellations over the past 10 months, producers, presenters, and performance programmers are working harder than ever behind the scenes. A portrait of a sector that does not give up, despite everything.” Read the article from La Presse.
Caring in the Face of COVID – Interactive Webinar
“Winter can be a challenging time, and this year you might find it even more difficult to find comfort for yourself and others.” Canada Life insurance company is offering a free interactive webinar open to all: Caring in the Face of COVID: Giving and Receiving Support. You can attend it live on January 18 from […]
Acro Live Online Conference, January 16 and 17, 2021
One of our partners, Acro Dance Teachers Association (ADTA), a Calgary-based organization that helps teachers “learn acrobatic dance instruction and practice the parade, then gives them the system, curriculum, and support needed to implement it in the classroom,” is organizing the Acro Live Online conference on January 16 and 17, 2021. You have until the […]
RIDEAU 2021 Postponed to Spring
RIDEAU announced today the postponement of its annual event, which was scheduled to be held virtually from February 15 to 17, 2021, to next spring, due to the current critical situation related to COVID-19. The opening of registrations has also been postponed to a later date. Read their newsletter to learn more.
Quebec Circus Looks to the Future
What are the ambitions of Quebec circus companies as they look to the future? Andréanne Quintal, the “ambitious director” of Spicy Circus, Vincent Dubé, General and Artistic Director of Machine de cirque, and Patrick Léonard, co-Artistic Director of the collective Les 7 doigts de la main, share their visions. Read the article from JEU magazine, […]
The Cultural Sector Retains its Small Operating Space
A great sense of relief was felt throughout the Quebec cultural sector following the confirmation by the Minister of Culture and Communications, Nathalie Roy, that certain professional activities could continue despite the stricter lockdown. “We will be able to continue our training and creative residencies. A complete shutdown would have had a major impact on […]
Training Studios Will Remain Open!
Following yesterday’s announcement by the Quebec government, the Ministry of Culture and Communications (MCC) confirmed this afternoon that professional activities, such as training, rehearsals, creative residencies, continuing education activities, and coaching, remain permitted. Training studios and creation and rehearsal rooms may therefore remain open. However, they will need to adjust their schedules to comply with […]
Disney Confirms the Arrival of a Cirque Du Soleil Show at Disney Springs in 2021
“The Walt Disney World Resort continues its phased reopening in the context of the current pandemic. Recently, the Disney Parks Blog confirmed which new attractions, entertainment offerings, and more will be available at Walt Disney World Resort in 2021. In the announcement, the Disney Parks Blog confirmed that the new Cirque du Soleil show Drawn […]
Here’s how to Run away and Join the Circus in Montreal
Discover what it’s like to train to become a professional circus artist (even during the pandemic) at Montreal’s National Circus School with this MTL Blog article (in English). The deadline to register for the entrance competition is January 15, 2021.