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
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.
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
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