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24-09-2026

Research Residency – Lucile Bony

The CNAC Resource Centre is hosting Lucile Bony, a PhD student at the University of Strasbourg, on a research residency. She was selected following the CNAC’s ‘Support for Circus Research 2026’ call for proposals for her project ‘Thinking about and healing the artist’s wounds: dramaturgy and

Signature de la charte des relations pédagogiques

21-09-2026

Charter on Educational Relations (Parade Protocol): a collective commitment at the CNAC

Following on from the students, it is now the turn of all CNAC staff – employees and lecturers alike – to sign the charter on educational relations, entitled ‘Charter on Educational Relations – Parade Protocol’. Drawn up by the CNAC management, based on the model proposed by the Ministry of Culture

18-09-2026

The CNAC at the ‘Têtes chercheuses’ meetings

Peggy Donck, Director-General of the CNAC and facilitator for the Performing Arts sector of the Cultural ans Creative Industries Research Prgramme rogramme (PEPR ICCARE), opened the meetings alongside Charlois Pierre-Yves (Pôle international de la marionnette – Jacques Félix), Véronique Evanno (DGCA

18-09-2026

Amateur circus classes have started at the CNAC!

We are delighted to welcome these new participants to La Marnaise to discover and practise the circus arts alongside Nadir and the CNAC students who are helping to lead the sessions. Welcome to everyone on this adventure! There are still a few places left: find out more and how to register at: https

17-09-2026

Why not pop into La Marnaise?

To mark European Heritage Days, the CNAC invites you along on Saturday 19 September to explore its training facilities and the studios where students learn, experiment and invent the circus of tomorrow. During the guided tours, explore the history and architecture of this venue and discover the

17-09-2026

The CNAC at La Brèche!

On a creative residency at La Brèche, Normandy’s National Circus Centre, since early September, the students of the 38th intake are preparing ‘À vif’, their final-year show, directed by Victor Cathala and Kati Pikkarainen of Cirque Aïtal. Tonight, it’s time to meet the audience! Join us at 7 pm for

11-09-2026

Philippe Petit visits the CNAC!

On Monday morning, we had the pleasure of welcoming Philippe Petit, a tightrope walker, to the CNAC. After touring the Marnaise studios, he went to meet the students whilst they were in the middle of their training. The visit sparked a great deal of enthusiasm, curiosity and plenty of questions! It

groupe assistant à la rencontre avec Philippe Goudard et Sandy Sun_

10-09-2026

A meeting with Philippe Goudard and Sandy Sun

As part of a research residency at the resource centre, Philippe Goudard – author, director and professor emeritus of circus arts at Paul-Valéry University in Montpellier – and Sandy Sun – author, trapeze artist, aerial choreographer and circus lecturer – met with CNAC students and staff for a

09-09-2026

Hourvari: a new resource pack to explore on CIRCODATA

The show 𝘏𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘷𝘢𝘳𝘪 by the Rasposo company, premiered in 2024, features on the specialised circus arts curriculum for Year 13 in the 2026–2027 academic year. To support teachers in studying this work, the CNAC’s Resource and Research Centre has designed, in collaboration with Marie Molliens Rasposo, a

08-09-2026

The CNAC at the Karacena Biennale

Peggy Donck travelled to Salé, Morocco, to the Shems’y National Circus School, to attend the Karacena Circus Biennale. Round-table discussions, performances and meetings provided the backdrop for this period of exchange, which was rich in discoveries and opportunities for new collaborations.