Eric Bates Professional Advice Series: How to Audition for Montreal’s Circus School (ENC)
Eric Bates is back with a valuable insider’s guide to auditioning at Montreal’s Circus School (ENC). In this episode, Bates goes over the ins and outs of what they’ll ask of you in terms of skills, such as acrobatic ability, strength requirements, flexibility, dance level, and acting performance. This video also introduces and explains a multitude of incredibly useful tips to help you prepare physically and mentally!
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.
