Eric Bates Professional Advice Series: Inside the National Circus School of Montreal (Ecole National de Cirque, ENC)

Interested in going to a circus school? Look no further! This episode is an in-depth look at Montreal’s National Circus School, l’Ecole Nationale de Cirque. In this week’s video, Eric Bates goes over a typical schedule and the classes, as well as the building, the coaches, and some of his thoughts on attending a circus school.

Eric Bates
Performer -UNITED STATES
Eric Bates is a co-founding member of Cirque Barcode, a Montreal-based contemporary circus company with a goal of sustainable touring. He currently tours with their show Sweat & Ink and is co-creator of their second show, Branché, an acrobatic show that takes place in forests and parks. He is also working on a book about the creation process to help small companies make their first show.

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Eric Bates

Eric Bates is a co-founding member of Cirque Barcode, a Montreal-based contemporary circus company with a goal of sustainable touring. He currently tours with their show Sweat & Ink and is co-creator of their second show, Branché, an acrobatic show that takes place in forests and parks. He is also working on a book about the creation process to help small companies make their first show.