Elisabete Almeida

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Fine Arts – Electroacoustic Studies and Sound Design
Concordia University, Montreal, QC Sept 2024 – Present
• Courses: Sound Design, Audio Mixing, Music Technology, Performance Studies, Media
Production
• Expected graduation: 2028
High-Level Circus Training
École Nationale de Cirque, Montreal, QC 2021 – 2023
Professional Circus Arts Training
Instituto Nacional Artes do Circo (INAC), Portugal 2017
• Pre-university preparation for contemporary circus education
Jazz Vocal Studies
Conservatoire de Musique de Porto, Portugal 2015 – 2017
Clarinet and Jazz Combo
Valentim de Carvalho, Porto, Portugal
General Education Certificate, High School
Centre Etudes Fatima (CEF), Portugal
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Programming Languages: N/A
Operating Systems: Windows, Mac OS
Software Packages: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Logic Pro, Ableton Live
Sound: Mixing, Mastering, Vocal Arranging, Live Set Preparation
Stage & Lighting: Cue Management, Backstage Setup, Tech Coordination
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Portuguese: Native English: Fluent (spoken, written, read)
French: Advanced (spoken, written, read)
Spanish: Advanced (spoken, written, read)
CAREER-RELATED EXPERIENCE
Performer & Production Assistant May 2019 – Present
Cirque Zavatta, VIVAR’T Company, Festival Jazz Minde, Festival Terra Mãe, Vue sur la Relève,
Fringe Montreal, QC/PT
• Managed setup/strike of gear, costumes, tents, props.
• Assisted in lighting, sound, and timing cue operations.
• Maintained backstage flow and coordinated transitions.
• Supported hospitality, logistics, errands, and artist transport.
• Collaborated with artists including Shirley King, Amy Blackmore, Pascal Duguay Gusselin,
Sarah Afonso, MAAT Museum
Studio Assistant & Vocal Producer 2014 – 2019
Largo Recording Studio, Porto, Portugal
• Co-produced studio sessions with Ruca Lacerda.
• Arranged and recorded vocals, helped with mixing/mastering.
• Translated lyrics and supported multilingual artists.
Educator – Circus & Arts
Centre Père Sablon, Flip Gym, College Notre-Dame, LUMI, WIMMA, Espaco Compasso 2021 –
2025
• Taught acro-dance, contemporary, hand balance, and movement.
• Led workshops for Cirque Soleil artists and local talents.
• Organized youth summer camps and coordinated creative showcases.
PROJECTS
Fringe Festival: Bravo, Bravo! (Mainline Theatre) 2023
• Performed acro-dance and live vocals; won Creativity Award.
Residency “Conviver na Arte” 2021
• Created and performed as vocalist and dancer during live artistic residencies.
Collectif 4237 Workshop at Paragym 2024
• Delivered live acro-dance performance with sound gear to youth and adult participants.