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The Human Potential Research Centre (HUPR), a key partner of the National Circus School (École nationale de cirque), with whom we share not only a common vision but also our facilities, has just been awarded two major grants. These funds will support innovative projects at the intersection of performing arts and applied research, yielding direct benefits for our community.
These two foundational initiatives will explore new artistic avenues:
When Gesture Becomes Sound: In collaboration with the 14 lieux company, this first project focuses on the “sonification” of movement. The objective is to develop a technological tool capable of transforming artists’ movements into sound in real-time, paving the way for entirely new forms of on-stage expression.
Optimizing Performance and Preventing Injuries: The second project strongly resonates with the daily realities of our students and professionals. It aims to design a video analysis methodology to quantify and track the workload of circus artists. This advancement will allow us to better analyze the specific physical demands of various circus disciplines, ultimately optimizing training and improving injury prevention.
We would like to congratulate the HUPR teams on developing these exciting projects! These initiatives are made possible through financial support from the Programme d’aide à la recherche et au transfert (Technological Innovation stream) of the Quebec Ministry of Higher Education.
