Industry Events & Panels
Industry Series Panel Discussion
They Artist & the Entrepreneur
Friday, June 23, 2023 | 2:00-3:15 pm | La Cite Francophone Ballroom
FREE/No Registration Required
Industry Series
Defying Gravity: Mechanical Advantage and Lifting Systems
Friday, June 23, 2023 | 4:00-5:00 pm | La Cite Francophone Ballroom
FREE/No Registration Required
What is mechanical advantage or disadvantage and how can we use it in the aerial arts to bend physics and defy gravity. Talking through the creation of simple mechanical advantage systems using rope and pulleys, can we create and use them with an artist to expand a rigs potential to allow for live lifts or lifting heavier props or multiple artists.
Presenter: Graeme Janzen – Gaslamp FX
Industry Series Panel Discussion
Devising Small-Scale Circus Shows
Saturday, June 24, 2023 | 12:00-1:30 pm | La Cite Francophone Ballroom
FREE/No Registration Required
Make the leap from circus artist to show creator! Listen and share the experiences of circus artists who have created and performed their own work. We will be sure to have time for questions 🙂
Facilitator: Tanya Burka, QC
Panellists: Angola Murdoch, ON; Samantha Halas, MB; Renée Mak, BC; Holly Treddennick, ON
Industry Series Panel Discussion
Regional Updates
Saturday, June 24, 2023 | 2:00-3:30 pm | La Cite Francophone Ballroom
FREE/No Registration Required
Want to find out what is happening in the circus industry across the country? Come and find out! Our speakers are pan-Canadian!
Facilitator: Annie Dugan, AB
Panellists: Anahareo Doelle, NL; Vanessa Furlong, NS; Carole Demers, QC; Tanya Burka, QC; Angola Murdoch, ON; Holly Treddennick, ON; Anne-Marie Hivert, AB; Nicholas Beach, AB; Sidonie Adamson, BC; Renée Mak, BC
Industry Series Panel Discussion
Ok, I’m Inspired, Now What? Professional Development Options for Circus Artists
Saturday, June 24, 2023 | 4:00-5:00 pm | La Cite Francophone Ballroom
FREE / No Registration Required / In French and English
After 2 days of contemporary circus happening in town, are you ready for more? Are you wanting to push your own skill set higher? Come and chat directly with people that have opportunities to share. You will have the chance to speak directly with our panelists in this speed-dating style event. Find out what your next professional development option can be!
Facilitator:
Tim Roberts École de Cirque de Québec
Panellists:
Anahareo Doelle & Carole Demers – ST JOHN’S INTERNATIONAL CIRCUS FESTIVAL/IFLY
Marilou Cousineau – ECOLE NATIONALE DE CIRQUE
Vanessa Furlong – ATLANTIC CIRQUE, HALIFAX
Anne-Marie Hivert – GREEN FOOLS, CALGARY
Holly Treddennick – ONTARIO, CIRCUS SESSIONS/THE BANK ARTHOUSE
Stephanie Gruson – FIREFLY THEATRE & CIRCUS/ALBERTA CIRCUS ARTS FESTIVAL
Industry Series
Set up Your Outdoor Rig Like a Pro!
Sunday, June 25, 2023 | 9:00-10:00 am | Mill Creek Ravine Park
FREE/No Registration Required
Do you own a freestanding aerial rig? Thinking of purchasing one from jugglegear? This is an incredible opportunity to learn how to properly set up your rig. This is a hands-on workshop, as we will be preparing for Cirque in the Park!
Presenter: Graeme Janzen & Mike King