Assistance Programs for Calgary Arts Groups
“Calgary-based arts organizations suffering from the economic fallout related to COVID-19 can now apply for a portion of the relief funds provided by the city.” In May, the Calgary City Council approved the allocation of $2.15 million to Calgary Arts Development (CAD). The money was set aside to support the recovery and resilience needs of […]
Aerial Arts Online, Meaghan Wegg’s New Venture
Meaghan Wegg has been a coach for over 15 years now. She has mastered her technique for both beginners and professional levels. In recent years, many coaches and instructors have asked her to teach them how to instruct aerial disciplines, and she began guiding them. This work led to the development of an entire teaching […]
Circus Acts to Watch Online Now
Do you miss the circus so much you’d even watch it online? This Globe and Mail article lists a number of shows and acts from Cirque du Soleil, Les 7 Doigts de la Main, and Montréal Complètement Cirque currently available online. Read it (in English), then watch the videos!
Death of Hopi-Tewa Hoop Dancer Nakotah LaRance
“Nakotah LaRance, an acclaimed Hopi-Tewa hoop dancer [in the United States] who performed with Cirque du Soleil, passed away on July 12 near the Ohkay Owingeh pueblo in New Mexico. He was 30 years old. He died after falling while climbing a bridge in Rio Arriba County, N.M., his father, Steve LaRance, stated. (…) Hoop […]
Circus in Montreal’s Quartier Des Spectacles
“The arts district of downtown Montreal’s Quartier des Spectacles is now equipped with picnic tables and pop-up performances. (…) From July 16 to September 6, (…) from Thursday to Sunday, a ‘team of 60 creators and cultural partners’ presents live pop-up performances, including many circus artists performing acrobatic feats on Sainte-Catherine Street. Similar performances can […]
A Drive-In Transforms into a Circus in Newfoundland and Labrador
“COVID-19 has severely challenged many local artists, but one group found a way to cope with the pandemic by taking their circus act out of the big top. The Smokeshow is both a carnival and a concert. Here’s how they put on a show in a parking lot during the pandemic.” (CBC Newfoundland and Labrador) […]
An Accessible Playground in Julie-Hamelin Park
“The borough is pleased to offer residents the opportunity to play and exercise on a high-quality, inclusive playground. Thanks to this donation from our partner, the Canadian Tire Jumpstart Foundation, this playground will benefit both young and old in the neighborhood, including people with disabilities and reduced mobility, who will be able to enjoy the […]
The British Circus Risks Collapsing without Government Support.
“Circus artists have delivered a letter to Downing Street, requesting to be included in the recent arts rescue package or to be allowed to reopen. The letter warns that their industry risks collapsing within two weeks without government support.” Read the article from BBC News.
Mon cirque à moi, a Quebec film inspired by a true story
“Mon cirque à moi tells the story of a young girl whose father is a professional clown. Their relationship will be severely tested when the daughter, who prefers a studious and orderly life, asserts herself with her father, who values a more bohemian life.” “The trailer reveals that the film is very, very loosely inspired […]
Today, We are Launching a New Paid Rigging Training Program!
Thanks to the financial support of the Government of Quebec and a partnership with Collège Lionel-Groulx, a group of 14 circus arts technicians (or other performing arts disciplines) will be able to complete a 5-week paid rigging training, including the installation of acrobatic equipment. At the end of the online and in-person group training, participants […]