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Call for Projects – En Piste Circus Companies – Brazil Tour 2026  

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Call for Projects – En Piste Circus Companies – Brazil Tour 2026
July 21, 2025

Dear companies, 

In collaboration with the Québec Office in São Paulo, En Piste is pleased to share a call for contemporary circus projects for a touring opportunity in Brazil in 2026, organized by the Alliances Françaises of Brazil. 

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Project Requirements: 

· Small team: 1 to 3 artists 

· Technically simple show: no complex rigging or heavy sound/light equipment

· Minimal or no spoken text: ideally non-verbal or easily adaptable to Portuguese

· Tour dates: between March and November 2026

· Itinerary: minimum 5 performances across different Alliance Française venues in Brazil 

· Indicative artist fees: 

· Up to CAD $800 per show for small groups 

· Around CAD $400 per show for solo artists 
(Subject to logistics and venue conditions) 

· Additional Activities Encouraged: Workshops, outreach, masterclasses or public encounters will be considered valuable additions to the project. 

 

Application:

· Application deadline: August 29, 2025 

· Submission form: Link to form

· Please include in your application: 

· A short video of the proposed work

· A technical rider with fee details, accommodation, travel, and technical needs 

· A project description (in English or French) 

· A note on your intention to apply for financial support (CALQ / CAC) 

Projects will be reviewed by the Alliances Françaises Brazil Headquarters, in Rio de Janeiro. 

 

For questions: 
Hércules Kuster[email protected] 
Emmanuel Cyr (En Piste)[email protected] 

 

We look forward to your submissions and to showcasing Canadien circus talent abroad! 

The En Piste Team 
 www.enpiste.qc.ca 

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