Research project on equity, diversity, and inclusion in performing arts programs in Canada
The National Circus School receives a grant of nearly $360,000 over 3 years for the research project of its Centre for Research, Innovation and Transfer in Circus Arts (CRITAC), focusing on equity, diversity, and inclusion in performing arts programs in Canada, in partnership with the National Ballet School of Canada and the National Theatre School […]
Don’t Stop your Circus, a Documentary Series from the National Circus School
The National Circus School presents the video series Don’t Stop Your Circus! Comprising five episodes, this documentary series examines the impact the COVID-19 pandemic had on its students’ creative projects, as well as the measures implemented by the School to counter these limitations and overcome the challenge. Watch the video series on their website or […]
The Quebec Circus School Collaborates with the City of Baie-Saint-Paul
The Quebec Circus School will collaborate, for the first time, with the city of Baie-Saint-Paul, in developing a circus arts program on Fridays and Saturdays, from July 10 to August 22, 2020. Circus arts have always been present in this creative city, which saw the birth of Cirque du Soleil. The performances, whether itinerant or […]
Cirque Du Soleil, for a Second Chance
Gonzalo Coloma, an entertainment entrepreneur and business consultant who was himself a performer with the company, shares his opinion on Cirque du Soleil’s artistic and financial situation. “Based on my experience, I believe that if Cirque wishes to recapture its former successes and continue to create good opportunities for Quebec’s creative talents, it must fundamentally […]
The Minister of Culture Opens our AGM and Meets with our Community!
Yesterday, at the opening of our annual general meeting, we had the honor of welcoming Quebec’s Minister of Culture and Communications, Nathalie Roy, who graciously offered her greetings and praise to our community. Marie-Claude Bouillon, Chair of our Board of Directors, and Christine Bouchard, our Executive Director, both expressed to her, on behalf of the […]
MICC Online from July 6 to 9, Register Now!
TOHU and the MONTRÉAL COMPLÈTEMENT CiRQUE festival announced this week that the International Contemporary Circus Market (MICC) will offer an online program from July 6 to 9, 2020. “These first four days of activities will offer variations of the usual MICC components, namely artistic presentations, networking, small working group meetings, discussion panels, and professional workshops.” […]
Imminent Reopening of Training Studios and Performance Venues in Quebec
It’s official! Training studios and performance venues can reopen starting this Monday, June 22, in Quebec. Are you ready? On May 29, En Piste shared with the circus community the draft of a health management guide for the continuity of activities in the circus arts sector during the COVID-19 coronavirus epidemic, to allow training studios […]
The “Ghost Class” of the National Circus School
“Like the wire Antino Pansa practices on in his garden, the future looks uncertain for students graduating from Montreal’s prestigious National Circus School, who fear becoming a \”ghost class\” due to the coronavirus.” (…) To make a living, the student accepted a job as a security guard. He was supposed to join a troupe in […]
Three New CALQ Measures to Help Artists and Organizations
The Conseil des arts et lettres du Québec (CALQ) today announced its three measures to help artists and arts organizations navigate the crisis and restart their activities! Here’s how the Council will invest the $46 million envelope allocated to them by the Government of Quebec. 1. Temporary financial support for one-off live performance dissemination initiatives […]
Last Day for Cirque Du Soleil Purchase or Refinancing Offers
Monday marked the last day for interested parties to submit their proposals to acquire or refinance the entertainment company. Subsequently, these will be analyzed by the company’s advisors, including the National Bank, before being presented to the board of directors. “We are confident that as soon as we are able to resume our shows, we […]