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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.

Personnes présentent lors des rencontres d'été

08-09-2026

The ANESCAS Summer Meeting 2026

From 26 to 28 August, Peggy Donck, Barbara Appert-Raulin, François Menou and students from the CNAC travelled to Aix-en-Provence to take part in the 2026 ANESCAS Summer Meetings – the National Association of Higher Education Institutions for Artistic Creation and the Performing Arts This event

07-09-2026

The new academic year is well and truly underway at the CNAC!

A week ago, students returned for the start of the academic year as part of an induction week bringing together the three cohorts of the DNSP circus artist course, as well as the graduating cohort. The week began with a friendly breakfast bringing together students and staff, before continuing with

Personne réalisant un équilibre sur mains

24-07-2026

A look back at 10 days of mediation in Verdun

For 10 days, the CNAC set up its big top in Verdun as part of a unique partnership with the Greater Verdun Urban Community and Transversales Verdun – a theatre company with a national mandate, specialising in circus arts and creation. To complement the two performances of the final-year show and the

Les quatre doctorantes au centre de ressources

22-07-2026

Research residency - Esther Friess, Carolina Moreno, Marie Tissot, Léana Valentini

This week, the Resource Centre team is welcoming Esther Friess, Carolina Moreno, Marie Tissot and Léana Valentini, PhD students and members of the Faire Corps collective. As winners of the CNAC’s ‘Support for Circus Research 2026’ call for proposals, they are coming together for a collective writing

16-07-2026

Beneficiaries of the JCN

Following the 2026 session, 12 companies will benefit from the scheme: CFB 451 – Compagnie Ben Aïm – Dans ma cuisine, un désert ? with Louise Hardouin (Académie Fratellini) Les Hommes Sensibles – Sensible with Iban Miremont (ESACTO-Lido) La Fauve – C osmo Bronco with Shay Shaul and Mathilde Hardel

01-07-2026

The 40th cohort at the Camping à Bordeaux festival

Over the past two weeks, the 40th intake of the CNAC has taken part in Camping, the international festival organised in Bordeaux by the CND. A true hub for artistic encounters and exchanges, Camping brings together artists from the international dance scene, performing arts professionals and guest

25-06-2026

Alumni – careers that shine within the contemporary circus community

hrough awards, new works and international selections, several CNAC alumni continue to bring their artistic visions to life and develop them on stage and through creative support schemes. 🏆 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘅 𝗦𝗔𝗖𝗗 𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 örg Müller (6th intake of the CNAC) has been awarded the 2026 SACD Circus Prize. Among