R\u00e9mi Aubin<\/b> Remi, or Rem to his friends and family, was a diver before taking up trampoline in 2013. After dedicating 10 years to his discipline, he can count execution height among his technical strengths. A highlight of the past few years was winning his third gold medal at the 2019 Canada Games, seeing his dream of a triple crown come true right in front of his father. Remi also enjoys reading, riding motorcycles, and playing basketball. Fouki and Koriass are the soundtrack to his ears. Remi dreams of the Paris Games and competing in the Olympic final in front of his family.<\/p>\n Flavie Aumond<\/b> Flavie grew up on the ski slopes. On skis at age six, she later tried snowboarding before following in her younger brother's footsteps at age 11 in freestyle skiing. Jumping, moguls, and slopestyle\u2014she specialized in aerials at the age of 14 under the supervision of coach Nicolas Fontaine. Her journey led her to a junior world champion title in 2022 at age 19, just a few weeks after her first participation in the Olympic Games in Beijing. She also has a talent for music, dreams of studying physiotherapy, and above all hopes to find an exciting job surrounded by the people she loves!<\/p>\n F\u00e9lix Blaqui\u00e8re<\/b> F\u00e9lix started gymnastics at the age of 6. While it wasn't love at first sight for his sport, over the years he has developed a real passion that motivates him on a daily basis. During his very first World Cup, in Slovenia, the Repentigny-born athlete reached the rings final alongside gymnasts who had been finalists at the Olympic Games. Certainly one of the most memorable moments of his career. Having just started a bachelor's degree in finance at Concordia University, he hopes to go into business and own his own company after his studies.<\/p>\n Zachary Lagha<\/b> Zachary and his partner Marjorie Lajoie, also an Al\u00e9o Foundation bursary recipient, made their mark on the international scene in 2019 by being crowned junior world champions in ice dancing. A milestone moment for the duo, who subsequently continued their journey all the way to the Beijing Olympics, where they successfully qualified for the free dance. This season, the duo is aiming for a top-5<\/i> at the World Championships, which will be held in Montreal in March! In addition to his talent on the ice, Zachary is an accomplished artist. He is studying for a Bachelor of Fine Arts with a specialization in contemporary dance at Concordia University, and is also a pianist who has performed and won at prestigious competitions! When art meets sport, or when sport meets art!<\/p>\n Kiara Quieti<\/b> Kiara is a member of the national artistic swimming team. She is one of the swimmers the team launches into the air during certain spectacular routines! The child of an artistic swimming mother, Kiara tried every sport growing up before finally finding her passion, too, in dancing in the water. While the team finished sixth in the acrobatic routine at the last World Championships in Japan, Kiara's goal for the coming weeks is to qualify for the Paris Olympics at the Pan American Games, which will be held in late October in Chile. She continues her studies with C\u00e9gep \u00e0 distance and harbors the dream of one day working for Cirque du Soleil!<\/p>\n Leandre Sauve<\/b> \u00abWhat I appreciate most in gymnastics is the feeling of flying through the air, that the body is separated from the ground! It is a way of seeing freedom! L\u00e9andre has been a gymnast since he was 3 years old! Following in his big sister's footsteps at the Gymnix club, he climbed the ranks all the way to the national team and onto the World Cup podium twice in 2022 on vault! What is he aiming for in the coming years? The gymnast cannot be too specific, but he hopes his sport continues to make him happy and make him travel! Two more than noble goals. After his sports career, the C\u00e9gep \u00e0 distance humanities student would like to become a Cirque du Soleil artist! Another noble and achievable goal!<\/p>\n Suzanna Shahbazian At only 18 years old, rhythmic gymnast Suzanna is already a double medalist (team and ball) at the Commonwealth Games and the Pan American Games held in the summer of 2022! The Montrealer began rhythmic gymnastics at the age of 4, after her mother fell in love with the beauty of the sport. Determined, Suzanna overcomes the obstacles that arise in her athletic journey to continually pursue her dreams of the Olympic Games and studying medicine.<\/p>\n Florence Tremblay<\/b> As a fresh double medalist from the Artistic Swimming World Cup Super Final in June, Florence is on the doorstep of the Olympic Games, needing to help the Canadian team qualify for the planet's biggest sporting event while also securing her own spot on the team! The Pan American Games taking place in late October in Chile will be a crucial step in the qualification process. Passionate about artistic swimming since her beginnings in Rimouski at the age of 6, Florence later pursued her young career in Quebec City with the Qu\u00e9bec Excellence Synchro club, under the supervision of Jojo Carrier-Thivierge, who had a major influence on her journey. After her career in the pool, the natural sciences student at C\u00e9gep Garneau would like to be admitted to dentistry or another branch of healthcare.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n About the Cirque du Soleil Group <\/b> About the Al\u00e9o Foundation <\/b> For more information: fondationaleo.ca<\/a> as well as the Al\u00e9o Foundation's official pages on our platforms:<\/p>\n LinkedIn<\/a> \u2013 30 \u2013<\/p>\n For more information:<\/b><\/p>\n Annie Dub\u00e9<\/b><\/a> Marc-\u00c9tienne Nolin<\/b><\/a> Nicolas Panet-Raymond, Chief Health and Safety Director at Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, Zachary Lagha, Flavie Aumond, R\u00e9mi Aubin, L\u00e9andre Sauv\u00e9, F\u00e9lix Blaqui\u00e8re, \u00c9milie Therrien, human performance specialist at Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, and Patricia Demers, Executive Director of the Al\u00e9o Foundation. (photo Bernard Brault)<\/p><\/div>\n Montreal, September 26, 2023<\/b> \u2013 Earlier today, eight student-athletes competing in sports related to the circus arts were honored, thanks to a partnership between Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group and the Al\u00e9o Foundation. One freestyle skier, four gymnasts, one figure skater, and two artistic swimmers each received a $4,000 scholarship!<\/p>\n Through its partnership with the Al\u00e9o Foundation, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group will award $80,000 in scholarships and services to selected students over a two-year period. The partnership between the two organizations will also serve as a bridge to professional opportunities for Al\u00e9o Foundation scholarship recipients, as Cirque du Soleil aims to recruit a number of elite athletes as they approach the end of their sports careers. The skills of these athletes make them ideal candidates for the job market that awaits them.<\/p>\n In their own words:<\/b><\/p>\n \u201cWe are very proud to support the academic and athletic excellence of student-athletes in performance-based sports. Competitive athletes share many traits with circus artists, including discipline, attention to detail, perfectionism and the pursuit of the perfect moment. Our new partnership with the Al\u00e9o Foundation is therefore a natural fit.\u201d<\/p>\n \u2013 Nicolas Panet-Raymond, Global Head of Health and Safety<\/b> at Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group<\/b><\/p>\n \u201cThe Al\u00e9o Foundation is thrilled to partner with Cirque du Soleil, not only because of the scholarships awarded today, but also because of the bridge this partnership will build between life as an athlete and life in the job market. This type of partnership aligns perfectly with the services offered by the Al\u00e9o Foundation as part of its mission to shape the leaders of tomorrow. We believe student-athletes are ideal candidates for all employers.\u201d<\/p>\n \u2013 Patricia Demers, Executive Director of the Al\u00e9o Foundation<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Recipients of the 2023 Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group Scholarship Program<\/strong><\/p>\n R\u00e9mi Aubin Before taking up trampoline in 2013, R\u00e9mi (or Rem to his friends) was a diver. Today, after dedicating ten years to his sport, one of R\u00e9mi\u2019s technical strengths is his ability to reach great heights. In recent years, a highlight of his career was winning a third gold medal at the 2019 Canada Games, which allowed him to fulfill his dream of completing a hat trick while his father watched. R\u00e9mi also enjoys reading, riding his motorcycle, and playing basketball. With the music of Fouki and Koriass filling his ears, R\u00e9mi dreams of making it to the Paris Olympic Games and competing in the final as his family watches.<\/p>\n Flavie Aumond Flavie grew up on the slopes. She started skiing at age six, then tried snowboarding before following in her younger brother\u2019s footsteps and taking up freestyle skiing at age eleven. After trying aerials, moguls, and slopestyle, she decided to specialize in aerials under coach Nicolas Fontaine at age fourteen. In 2022, at the age of nineteen, she became junior world champion, just a few weeks after competing in her first Olympic Games in Beijing. Flavie also has a talent for music, and she dreams of studying physical therapy. More than anything, she hopes to find an exciting job where she is surrounded by the people she loves!<\/p>\n F\u00e9lix Blaqui\u00e8re F\u00e9lix began practicing gymnastics at the age of six. Although he did not immediately fall in love with the sport, over the years he developed a passion for it that now motivates him every day. At his first World Cup in Slovenia, the Repentigny native advanced to the rings final, competing against gymnasts who had been finalists at the Olympic Games. It was one of the most memorable moments of his career. When he graduates from Concordia University with a bachelor\u2019s degree in finance, F\u00e9lix would like to start his own business.<\/p>\n Zachary Lagha Zachary and his skating partner Marjorie Lajoie\u2014also a recipient of an Al\u00e9o Foundation scholarship\u2014made their mark on the international stage in 2019, when they were crowned junior world ice dancing champions. It was a pivotal moment for the pair, who have continued to advance, notably to the Beijing Olympics, where they qualified for the long program. This season, the two skaters have their sights set on a top-five finish at the World Championships, which will be held in Montr\u00e9al in March! In addition to his talent on the ice, Zachary is also an accomplished artist. The bachelor of fine arts student in contemporary dance at Concordia University is also a pianist who has performed in and won prestigious competitions! Art meets sport\u2014or sport meets art!<\/p>\n Kiara Quieti Kiara is a member of the national artistic swimming team. She is one of the swimmers who is tossed into the air by her teammates during spectacular moves! Kiara, whose mother is also an artistic swimmer, tried many sports as a child before discovering a passion for dancing in the water. After finishing sixth in the team acrobatic routine at the recent World Championships in Japan, Kiara\u2019s goal over the next few weeks is to qualify for the Paris Olympics at the Pan American Games, which will be held in Chile in late October. She is pursuing her studies through C\u00e9gep\u2019s distance learning program and is considering working for Cirque du Soleil someday.<\/p>\n Leandre Sauve \u201cThe thing I like most about gymnastics is the feeling of flying through the air, of my body being completely separated from the ground! It gives me such a feeling of freedom!\u201d L\u00e9andre has been a gymnast since he was three years old. Having followed in his big sister\u2019s footsteps at Club Gymnix, he made it all the way to the national team and stood on the World Cup podium twice in vault events in 2022! What does he see himself doing over the next few years? The gymnast was not able to go into detail, but he hopes his sport will continue to make him happy and keep him travelling. Noble pursuits, those! Once his sports career is over, the social sciences student in C\u00e9gep \u00e0 distance learning would like to become an artist at Cirque du Soleil. Another noble goal, and one that is definitely achievable!<\/p>\n Suzanna Shahbazian At only 18 years of age, rhythmic gymnast Suzanna has already been a two-time medallist (team and ball) at the Commonwealth Games and the Pan-American Games, both of which were held in the summer of 2022! The Montr\u00e9aler took up rhythmic gymnastics at the age of four, when her mother fell in love with the beauty of the sport. Suzanna determinedly overcomes any obstacles she faces on the path to her dreams, which are to compete in the Olympic Games and to pursue her studies in medicine.<\/p>\n Florence Tremblay Florence, a member of the artistic swimming team that recently won two medals at the World Cup Super Final in June, is standing at the threshold of the Olympic Games. She must help Team Canada qualify for the world\u2019s largest sporting event, while also making sure she qualifies for the team! The Pan-American Games, which will take place in Chile in October, are a crucial step in the qualification process. Florence, who has been passionate about artistic swimming since she took it up in Rimouski at the age of six, later pursued her burgeoning career in Quebec City, at the Qu\u00e9bec Excellence Synchro Club, where she trained under Jojo Carrier-Thivierge, who has greatly influenced her career. Once her swimming career is over, the science student at C\u00e9gep Garneau hopes to study dentistry or another health-related discipline.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n About Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group About the Al\u00e9o Foundation For more information, please visit fondationaleo.ca<\/a> or the Al\u00e9o Foundation's social media pages:<\/p>\n LinkedIn \u2013 30 \u2013<\/p>\n For more information:<\/b><\/p>\n Annie Dub\u00e9 Marc-\u00c9tienne Nolin Montr\u00e9al, 26 septembre 2023 \u2014 La collaboration entre le Groupe Cirque du Soleil et la Fondation Al\u00e9o s\u2019est aujourd\u2019hui concr\u00e9tis\u00e9e par la reconnaissance de huit \u00e9tudiant\u00b7e\u00b7s-athl\u00e8tes \u0153uvrant dans une discipline connexe aux arts du cirque. Une skieuse acrobatique, quatre gymnastes, un patineur artistique et deux nageuses artistiques ont re\u00e7u une bourse de 4000 $ ! 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\nGymnastics - Trampoline<\/b>
\n21 years old \u2013 Rosem\u00e8re<\/b>
\n4000 $ \u2013 Cirque du Soleil\u2019s First Scholarship<\/b><\/p>\n\n
\nFreestyle skiing \u2013 aerials<\/b>
\n20 years old \u2013 Lac-Beauport<\/b>
\n4000 $ \u2013 Cirque du Soleil\u2019s First Scholarship<\/b><\/p>\n\n
\nArtistic gymnastics<\/b>
\n21 years old \u2013 Repentigny<\/b>
\n4,000 $ \u2013 1st grant from Cirque du Soleil and 2nd from the Al\u00e9o Foundation<\/b><\/p>\n\n
\nFigure skating \u2013 Ice dancing<\/b>
\n24 years old \u2013 Longueuil (Saint-Hubert)<\/b>
\n4,000 $ \u2013 1st grant from Cirque du Soleil and 2nd from the Al\u00e9o Foundation<\/b><\/p>\n\n
\nArtistic swimming<\/b>
\n21 years old \u2013 Montreal (Saint-L\u00e9onard)<\/b>
\n4000 $ \u2013 Cirque du Soleil\u2019s First Scholarship<\/b><\/p>\n\n
\nArtistic gymnastics<\/b>
\n20 years old \u2013 Laval<\/b>
\n4000 $ \u2013 Cirque du Soleil\u2019s First Scholarship<\/b><\/p>\n\n
\nRhythmic gymnastics<\/b>
\n18 years old \u2013 Montreal (C\u00f4te-des-Neiges\u2013Notre-Dame-de-Gr\u00e2ce)<\/b>
\n4000 $ \u2013 Cirque du Soleil\u2019s First Scholarship<\/b><\/p>\n\n
\nArtistic swimming<\/b>
\n19 years old \u2013 Rimouski<\/b>
\n4000 $ \u2013 Cirque du Soleil\u2019s First Scholarship<\/b><\/p>\n\n
\nCirque du Soleil Group is a leader in the entertainment industry Live<\/i>. In addition to producing internationally renowned circus arts shows, Cirque du Soleil Group brings its creative approach to a wide variety of entertainment forms, including multimedia productions, immersive experiences, and special events. Beyond its diverse creations, the company aims to have a positive impact on people, communities, and the planet through its most important tools: creativity and art. Since its inception in 1984, more than 378 million people have been inspired across 6 continents and in 86 countries. Today, the Canadian company employs over 4,000 people, including 1,200 artists of 80 different nationalities. For more information about Cirque du Soleil Group, visit the website CirqueduSoleilGroup.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nEstablished in 1985, the Fondation de l\u2019athl\u00e8te d\u2019excellence (FAEQ) has awarded over $20 million in scholarships to nearly 4,000 outstanding student-athletes from across Quebec. With the goal of clarifying the organization's mission to propel athletes beyond sports, in 2022 the FAEQ rebranded and changed its name to Fondation Al\u00e9o. In addition to continuing its provision of scholarships and support services to tomorrow's leaders, it confirms its personalized approach, focusing on the overall well-being and development of its scholarship recipients in their performance.<\/p>\n
\nFacebook<\/a>
\nInstagram<\/a>
\nYouTube<\/a>
\nSpotify<\/a><\/p>\n
\nDirector of Communications and Marketing
\nAl\u00e9o Foundation<\/a>
\n438-884-6626<\/p>\n
\nSenior Public Relations Advisor
\nCirque du Soleil Group<\/a>
\n438-337-0681<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/fondationaleo.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/BoursesCirqueDuSoleil2023-groupe2-1024x576.jpg\")
Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group and the Al\u00e9o Foundation<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Partnering for Today and Tomorrow<\/strong><\/h1>\n
\n<\/b>Gymnastics \u2013 Trampoline
\n<\/b>21 years old \u2013 Rosem\u00e8re
\n<\/b>$4,000 \u2013 First Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group Scholarship<\/b><\/p>\n\n
\n<\/b>Freestyle skiing \u2013 Aerials
\n20 years old \u2013 Lac-Beauport
\n<\/b>$4,000 \u2013 First Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group Scholarship<\/b><\/p>\n\n
\n<\/b>Artistic gymnastics
\n<\/b>21 years old \u2013 Repentigny
\n<\/b>$4,000 \u2013 First Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group scholarship and<\/b> Second Al\u00e9o Foundation<\/b><\/p>\n\n
\n<\/b>Figure Skating \u2013 Dance
\n<\/b>24 years old \u2013 <\/b>Longueuil (Saint-Hubert)
\n<\/b>$4,000 \u2013 First Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group scholarship and second<\/b> Aleo Foundation<\/b><\/p>\n\n
\n<\/b>Artistic swimming
\n<\/b>21 years old \u2013 Montreal (Saint-L\u00e9onard)
\n<\/b>$4,000 \u2013 First Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group Scholarship<\/b><\/p>\n\n
\n<\/b>Artistic gymnastics
\n<\/b>20 years old \u2013 Laval
\n<\/b>$4,000 \u2013 First Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group Scholarship<\/b><\/p>\n\n
\n<\/b>Rhythmic gymnastics
\n<\/b>18 years old \u2013 <\/b>Montreal (C\u00f4te-des-Neiges\u2013Notre-Dame-de-Gr\u00e2ce)
\n<\/b>$4,000 \u2013 First Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group Scholarship<\/b><\/p>\n\n
\n<\/b>Artistic swimming
\n<\/b>19 years old \u2013 Rimouski
\n<\/b>$4,000 \u2013 First Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group Scholarship<\/b><\/p>\n\n
\n<\/strong>Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is a world leader in live entertainment. In addition to producing world-renowned circus arts shows, the Company brings its creative approach to a large variety of entertainment forms, such as multimedia productions, immersive experiences, and special events. Going beyond its various creations, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group aims to positively impact people, communities and the planet with its most important tools: creativity and art. Since its creation in 1984, more than 378 million people have been inspired on 6 continents and 86 countries. The Canadian company now employs more than 4000 employees, including 1200 artists from 80 different nationalities. For more information about Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, please visit CDSentertainmentgroup.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\n<\/b>Created in 1985, the Foundation for Athletic Excellence (FAEQ) has awarded more than $$20 million in bursaries to nearly 4,000 exceptional student-athletes from all over Qu\u00e9bec. In order to better reflect the organization\u2019s mission of elevating athletes beyond sport, the FAEQ changed its name and brand image in 2022, becoming the Al\u00e9o Foundation. In addition to continuing to provide bursaries and guidance services to the leaders of tomorrow, it maintains its personalized approach, where the overall development and well-being of its bursary recipients are at the heart of its activities.<\/p>\n
\n<\/a>Facebook
\n<\/a>Instagram
\n<\/a>YouTube
\n<\/a>Spotify<\/a><\/p>\n
\n<\/b><\/a>Director, Marketing and Communications
\nAleo Foundation
\n<\/a>438-884-6626<\/p>\n
\n<\/b><\/a>Senior Advisor, Public Relations
\nCirque du Soleil Entertainment Group
\n<\/a>438-337-0681<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"