News | CNAC

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

02-02-2026

ERASMUS+ IN / Submit your application!

The applications of 𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗦𝗠𝗨𝗦+ 𝗜𝗡 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗡𝗔𝗖 is open! Take the opportunity to experience a one-year immersion at the CNAC : develope your skills, explore new artistic approaches and dive into international experience. Apply now to join the “Diplôme National Supérieur Professionnel (DNSP) d’Artiste de

30-01-2026

The Circus Mediation Program workshops are starting up again in January with renewed energy!

On the agenda: a guided tour of the historic circus for students from Jean Moulin Middle School (Saint-Memmie), offering the opportunity to retrace nearly 230 years of history. Meanwhile, pupils from Mont-Michel Primary School (Châlons-en-Champagne) took part in an introductory workshop exploring

26-01-2026

JCN program beneficiaires - Automn 2025

The Jeune Cirque National (JCN) program supports young circus artists in developing their careers after graduating from CNAC, Académie Fratellini, and/or ESACTO-Lido. By supporting new creations and revival projects, JCN fosters professional opportunities for these emerging talents, enabling them to