Programs & services

En Piste’s support and development programs, designed to support the practice and dissemination of circus.

Seul Ensemble – Serge Fiori | Cirque Éloize © Eric Carriere

Programs

Nikolas Pulka | Blizzard | Flip Fabrique © JFSavaria

Destination Circus Program

Aimed at multidisciplinary presenters in Quebec, this program seeks to increase the dissemination of circus arts throughout Quebec.
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Carlos Verdin Barba | LABO | Collectif 4237 © Sébastien Chion

Emerging Talent Touring 2025

This program provides two years of support to an artist, collective, or circus company in the preparation and execution of their first tour in Quebec.
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Zed Cézard | Double Mast | © Sébastien Lozé

Custom Training

Career Skills Programs and Training Support Are you facing a professional challenge? Do you need to acquire new knowledge in your field? Are you facing a crisis or a major change in your career? Do you want to develop a skill related to your profession to have several strings to your bow?
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Recurring projects

Emma Verhaeghe & Joaquim Verrier | Cirkoscopik © Benoit Z. Leroux

Mon premier RIDEAU 2026

En Piste, with the support of the Caisse de la Culture, is launching Mon premier RIDEAU 2026, a call for projects for emerging circus artists in Quebec. Three participants will have the opportunity to fully experience the RIDEAU market in Quebec City with comprehensive support: access to the event, accommodation, travel, per diem, and training. A unique opportunity to develop your network and prepare for the marketing of your show. Deadline: October 9, 2025.
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Ryunosuke Yamazumi, Mathieu Gauthier | Shirono Ballon | Cirque à Volonté © Hervé Leblay

Circus arts residency at Valspec

Valspec, in partnership with En Piste, is launching a call for projects for a summer circus arts residency in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield from July 21 to 26, 2025. Aimed at companies wishing to refine an existing work, the residency will culminate in two public performances. It seeks to support emerging circus artists, promote auteur circus, and encourage interaction between artists and audiences. Application deadline: February 28, 2025.
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Guillaume Larouche, Maxim Laurin | Ghost Light | Machine de Cirque © Haruhi Kato

Circus Trajectory 2025

Participate in Trajectoire Cirque – Second Edition, a unique artistic residency offered by the Conseil des arts de Montréal, La Compagnie des autres, and En Piste. This program supports research and exploration of new forms of circus writing in an inspiring environment. The selected artist, collective, or organization will receive a $15,000 grant, professional support, access to La Compagnie des autres' creation centre, and membership in En Piste. The residency will take place from May 5 to 25, 2025, in Montreal.
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Interested in becoming a member?

It’s time to shine. Be part of the community that shapes the circus. Be On Track!

Laurence Vu | Festival de Cirque des Laurentides © Vallières

Pricing Grid

Individual Subscriptions
Corporate Subscription
No matter what time of year you become a member of the group, the amount of the annual membership fee remains the same and is valid until December 31.
Category
Type
Price
Price (incl. tax)
Individual member
Performer
Creator or designer
Trainer, coach or instructor
Stage crew
Cultural worker
Researcher
89,25 $
102,61 $
Employee of a member company
15,75 $
18,11 $
Associate member
Friend
57,75 $
66,40 $
Journalist
57,75 $
66,40 $
Category
Type
Price
Price (incl. tax)
Corporate member
Less than 5 employees
278,25 $
319,92 $
6 to 10 employees
603,75 $
964,16 $
11 to 20 employees
787,50 $
905,43 $
21 to 50 employees
1 312,50 $
1 509,05 $
51 to 200 employees
2 520 $
2 897,37 $
More than 200 employees
3 150 $
3 621,71 $
Training organizations
Higher education institution
1 239 $
1 424,52 $
Preparatory school
414,75 $
476,86 $
Recreation school or summer camp
267,75 $
307,85 $
School or continuing education organization
414,75 $
476,86 $
Associate member
Collaborator
141,75 $
162,98 $
Partner
425,25 $
488,93 $