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03-06-2026

Montana Miller - Research residency

The CNAC is hosting Montana Miller for a research residency; she was the first American student to join the CNAC (3rd intake) and the winner of the ‘Support for Circus Research 2026’ call for proposals. Now a lecturer and researcher at Bowling Green State University (Ohio, USA), Montana has decided

22-05-2026

Apprenticeship Tax: the campaign is opening soon!

Once again this year, you can support the CNAC by allocating the balance of your apprenticeship tax to our institution. Your contribution helps us to: Develop and modernise our educational facilities and equipment, Support the training of versatile and creative circus artists, Foster artistic

22-05-2026

Dramaturgy Training – Opening of the 2026/2027 Session

Would you like to dive into the heart of circus dramaturgy? Join the CNAC certified training program in circus dramaturgy to enrich your practice and explore new ways of thinking about and supporting your writing projects. Applications for the next 2026/2027 session are now open! Programme includes

24-04-2026

Admission 2026

Students admitted to the DNSP Circus Artist program / 41st class: •⁠ ⁠Lolai Blanchard - Balance •⁠ ⁠Sara Eunice Botelho da Rocha - Cyr Wheel •⁠ ⁠Clara Chicoisne-Dessi - Chinese Pole •⁠ ⁠Mariana Conti Arguello - Dance Trapeze •⁠ ⁠Manolo Heintz - Acrobatic Dance •⁠ ⁠Baptiste Hotz - Cyr Wheel •⁠ ⁠Yvann

17-04-2026

The 38e graduating class in residence!

As part of Échappées 2026, students from the 38th graduating class will take part in a residency ; This programme will allow them to explore and further develop their projects in inspiring venues, within a professional framework, in close collaboration with the partner organisations hosting them. ➜

16-04-2026

JCN - Benefit from the professional integration support program

The Spring 2026 session is now open. Submit your applications before May 15, 2026. If your European company plans to host recent circus graduates from the last four graduating classes of the national circus schools (CNAC in Châlons-en-Champagne, Académie Fratellini in Saint-Denis, and Ésacto’Lido in

15-04-2026

Marie Tissot and Flore Sahuc - Research residency

Winners of the CNAC 2026 call for projects “Support for Circus Research”, Marie Tissot, Head of Practice Development at Utopistes – International Circus Arts Centre, and Flore Sahuc, a Master’s student in Social Psychology at Lumière Lyon 2 University, are conducting a research residency for their

11-04-2026

Thanks

Many of you joined us in celebrating the CNAC’s 40th anniversary this past Friday, April 10. Thank you to the people of Châlons for turning out in such large numbers and making this evening a true community celebration. A huge round of applause to all the teams at the CNAC and the City of Châlons-en

13-03-2026

Résults - Research Project Call

Following the “Support for Circus Research” project call for 2026, several innovative projects have been selected: • "Le Cirque autobiographique", project led by Tania Simili • "Hybridation des équilibres sur les mains", project led by Camille Bontout, Maurizio Martinez, Step Mouat • "Résidence

13-02-2026

Arts and cultural education at CNAC

As part of their annual week dedicated to cultural mediation, the secon and third year students welcomed various groups introductory and hands-on circus whorkshops. Supported by Stefan Kinsman( Compagnie La Frontera), guest artist, and Audrey Laloy (CNAC cultural mediator), the two class designed