Which government grant helped relieve Cirque du Soleil's initial financial hardship?
Canada Council for the Arts
Canadian Heritage
Ontario Arts Council
Quebec Arts Council
Answer
In 1983, Cirque du Soleil received a grant from the Canada Council for the Arts. This grant allowed them to perform as part of the 450th anniversary celebrations of Jacques Cartier's voyage to Canada.
Unleash Your Inner Circus Enthusiast: The Cirque du Soleil Spectacular Quiz!