En Piste’s 2024 Membership Campaign Launch
Dear Member, Colleague, and Partner of En Piste, It is time to renew your membership for 2024 or to join us for the first time. Since my appointment as Executive Director of En Piste last September, it is my heartfelt wish that our association be guided not only by our shared passion for circus arts, […]
Emmanuel Rock Cyr, New Project Manager for Dissemination at En Piste
Montreal, November 21, 2023 — Nadia Drouin, Executive Director of our association, is pleased to announce the appointment of Emmanuel Rock Cyr as Project Manager for Dissemination, a position she previously held. “Emmanuel’s profound knowledge and understanding of the field, as well as his commitment to it, will undoubtedly enrich our collaborations and interactions with […]
Les 7 Doigts De La Main Unveil RIOPELLE Grandeur Nature
Montreal, October 5, 2023 – The immersive show RIOPELLE Grandeur Nature will be presented from February 13 to March 10, 2024, at Les 7 Doigts studios, a warm and intimate venue where audience members will be able to see the acrobats and the master’s works up close. RIOPELLE Grandeur Nature will culminate the centenary celebrations […]
MAJOR GATHERING FOR CIRCUS ARTS EDUCATION: EN PISTE UNITES SECTOR STAKEHOLDERS
Montreal, October 2023 — On September 9, a first-of-its-kind event took place at the National Circus School of Montreal: the Grand Meeting on Circus Arts Education. This free event brought together over forty circus arts teachers and professionals from various backgrounds: Quebec, Alberta, and the United States. On October 14, a similar day was held […]
Appointment of Nadia Drouin as Executive Director of En Piste
Montreal, September 25, 2023 — The Board of Directors of En Piste, the performing arts association, is pleased to announce the appointment of Nadia Drouin as Executive Director. She had already been contributing significantly to the organization as interim director since February 2023. “We are delighted to welcome Nadia Drouin to lead the association at […]
Survey: What is your Knowledge and Use of Digital Technologies?
En Piste invites you to participate in a survey aimed at evaluating your use and understanding of digital technologies. Our goal is to survey the level of adoption and mastery of digital tools in the creation and dissemination of circus works. In parallel, we aim to analyze the impacts of digital transition on individuals, organizations, […]
Circus Arts Thriving in Quebec, article by Isabelle Pion, La Tribune, August 12, 2023
Much has happened in the past two years regarding the presentation of circus shows in Quebec, says Nadia Drouin, interim Executive Director of the En Piste organization. “The pandemic happened. It brought back many artists who had gone abroad. Many of them decided to create, taking that time to reflect on a more personal practice… […]
DESTINATION CIRQUE: Circus Arts Conquer Quebec
Two years ago, En Piste laid the groundwork for Destination Cirque, an ambitious project aimed at promoting circus arts in Quebec. The vision was clear: to conquer Quebec’s stages to showcase a rich and aesthetically diverse circus, with shows of various formats suitable for all audiences. The main objective was to create a vast distribution […]
A Touring Circuit for Emerging Circus Artists in Quebec
Starting next fall, En Piste will embark on a new project: to build a touring circuit designed to support and propel the next generation of circus artists in Quebec. Faced with the particular challenges of this market, it seemed essential to us to implement a project that opens the doors of such a network to […]
The Amazons Will be Back in August for the 2023 Magical Rendezvous of the Appalachians!
By popular demand, Luna Caballera’s Glade will once again be illuminated by their presence for 8 final performances, from August 5 to 27, 2023! Immerse yourself in the epic tale of the Amazons, these equestrian warrior women, in a breathtaking experience blending theater, circus, equestrian art, and music in the heart of a magical glade […]