Summer Break on the Esplanade of Place Des Arts in Montreal
Surprise dance, music, circus, and theater performances to reconnect with artists and outdoor shows will be held on the Esplanade of Place des Arts in Montreal from August 20 to 31. Among others, you can see circus performances featuring Les 7 Doigts and Toxique Trottoir! All temporary activities on the Esplanade are presented in compliance […]
The Circus without Quebec
“The Cirque du Soleil no longer belongs to Quebecers, but Quebecers continue to wish it a long life.” Read the comments from Christine Bouchard, Executive Director of En Piste, Stéphane Lavoie, Director of TOHU, Caroline Couillard, Senior Director of Public Relations at Cirque du Soleil, Daniel Lamarre, CEO of Cirque du Soleil, Yan Cimon, Full […]
The Ontario Arts Council’s Arts Sector Response Initiative
“The $1.6 million Arts Sector Response Initiative is an investment in the diversity and vitality of the arts in Ontario. This one-time initiative helps artists, ad hoc groups, collectives, and arts organizations operate in a changing environment. It encourages exploration, adaptation, and the development of new working methods that will increase the inclusivity and resilience […]
Seeking Circus Artists for Talents Bleus!
Julie Snyder and her team from La Semaine des 4 Julie are seeking the best talents from all corners of Quebec, the TALENTS BLEUS! To showcase talent from across the province, one candidate per region of Quebec will be selected to participate in the show and be seen by hundreds of thousands of viewers, in […]
The MICC Continues in August and September
The International Contemporary Circus Market (MICC), which took place virtually last July, continues its activities in August and September. If you are curious to learn how the MICC made its digital transition, join TOHU’s Associate Director of Programming, Development, and Dissemination of Circus Arts, Ruth Wikler, on the evening of August 18, to attend a […]
Auditions in Montreal: Physical Actor Development Program
Established over twenty-five years ago and now presented annually, the Physical Actor Development Program of 210 hours of DynamO Théâtre is designed for professional artists who wish to engage in a continuing education program focusing on physical performance. Its main objective is to maintain and enhance both gymnastic and acrobatic skills, as well as those […]
An Invitation to Rethink your Career Path
The Quebec Centre for Resources and Transition for Dancers (CQRTD) invites professional performing artists to take a moment to reflect on their career. If you wish, allow yourself 90 minutes to assess your professional situation and become aware of your desires and needs, under the benevolent guidance of Angélique Desgroseilliers, an experienced career counselor affiliated […]
No Cultural Recovery Plan before 2021
“Concerned by the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, which is severely impacting the cultural sector, the Minister of Canadian Heritage, Steven Guilbeault, does not foresee an industry recovery plan before 2021.” Read the article published in La Presse.
Large Warehouse Sale of Artistic and Technical Equipment
Écoscéno, a non-profit organization whose mission is to reduce the environmental impact of cultural production, invites the entire community to a large warehouse sale filled with second-hand artistic, creative, and/or technical equipment. Help them transform the rules of art! You will find: stage and acrobatic equipment, artistic performance accessories, fabrics and creative materials, costumes, construction […]
En Piste participates in the St. John’s International CircusFest 2020
En Piste maintains a strong and supportive presence at this third edition of the St. John’s International CircusFest by offering four free events: a virtual 5@Cirque, a discussion with sports legend Sylvie Fréchette, and two online workshops. The festival will therefore begin with our virtual 5@Cirque, on Friday, September 25, from 5 PM to 6:30 […]