Femmes Du Feu: a Circus Troupe like No Other
Unlike St. Catharines and especially Niagara Falls, Welland is not a city spontaneously associated with the entertainment world. That is why many will be surprised to learn that a circus troupe is based there. Named Femmes du Feu, this non-profit organization, whose artists are, as the name suggests, all women, has made it its guiding […]
Circus Summer Camps Begin in Ottawa
“The Ottawa Circus School has adapted by moving its activities entirely outdoors, although the children have some shelter from the sun and rain. (…) Activities such as unicycling, human pyramids, and advanced acrobatics that might require spotting and direct physical contact will not be part of the program until physical distancing requirements are eased.” Translated […]
CSAW Micro-grants for American Circus Artists of Color
Connecting Circus Students Around the World (CSAW) is launching a one-year micro-grant program for American circus artists of color. A $1,000 grant will be awarded monthly from September 2020 to August 2021! Recipients will be chosen through an application process and reviewed by a selection committee composed entirely of circus artists and industry professionals of […]
Cirque Éloize in the Streets of Quebec City [PHOTOS and VIDEO]
“Today was supposed to be the media premiere of the show Serge Fiori, Seul Ensemble of Cirque Éloize at the Capitole de Québec. The global pandemic decided otherwise, but the circus company still wanted to mark the occasion with a surprise Cyr wheel performance at Place D’Youville. Angelica Bongiovonni steps onto the grand square, barefoot, […]
En Piste is Participating in the Virtual Edition of MICC 2020
En Piste is pleased to welcome, this Monday, July 6, in partnership with TOHU, hundreds of professionals who have registered for the International Contemporary Circus Market! This is the perfect opportunity to celebrate, network, and exchange in small groups. Expect spontaneous and artistic performances from several Canadian circus artists, including Jamie Adkins, Annab Aubin-Thuot, Erin […]
A Circus Artist Has $15,000 Worth of Equipment Stolen
For the past month, circus artist Benoist Hippolyte has been performing with the Montreal street arts company Drôldadon, in front of the balconies of elderly individuals confined to low-income housing (HLM) or long-term care facilities (CHSLD) due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Between Sunday night and Monday morning, he had $15,000 worth of circus props stolen, […]
Cirque Du Soleil Announces a Comprehensive Plan for the Company’s Relaunch
Cirque du Soleil announced today that it has filed for creditor protection under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act to restructure its capital structure. Their request will be heard tomorrow by the Quebec Superior Court. “Under the terms of the proposed Purchase Agreement, the Shareholders will inject US$300 million in liquidity into the restructured company to […]
Helping Artists Live from Art and Dreams
“The organization D’arts et de rêves in Sutton has received a grant of $440,000 for the renovation and expansion of a portion of its building, which houses its artist residencies, among others, for circus artists. Federal MP for Brome–Missisquoi, Lyne Bessette, made the announcement on behalf of the Minister of Canadian Heritage, Steven Guilbeault, on […]
Montreal almost Circus
Nadine Marchand, Artistic Director of MONTRÉAL COMPLÈTEMENT CiRQUE, was on Tout un matin on Radio-Canada today to announce an “almost circus” version of the annual festival, which normally takes place in the streets and theaters of the Quebec metropolis in July. As of July 7, 2020, the festival will unfold in two parts. Firstly, unusual […]
A Video Celebration of Music and Circus Artists
“Artists always find a way to create, even when confined.” Edgar Zendejas Edgar Zendejas, from the company ezdanza, created a video project with CBC titled Circus/Beethoven/Confinement: A celebration of music and circus artists. Using Beethoven’s musical themes, he partnered with many circus artists to reflect on our current real—and now surreal—situation. Watch the video!