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| Centre chorégraphique national de Toulouse | |
|---|---|
| Name | Centre chorégraphique national de Toulouse |
| Location | Toulouse, Haute-Garonne, Occitanie, France |
| Founded | 1980s |
| Genre | Contemporary dance |
Centre chorégraphique national de Toulouse
The Centre chorégraphique national de Toulouse is a major French national choreography center based in Toulouse, Occitanie, serving as a prominent hub for contemporary dance practice and production linked to national networks such as the Ministère de la Culture (France), regional structures like the Région Occitanie, municipal initiatives from the Mairie de Toulouse, and international partners including festivals such as Festival d'Avignon, Biennale de Lyon and institutions like the Théâtre national de Chaillot.
Founded amid the expansion of the Centre chorégraphique national network established by the Ministère de la Culture (France), the organization emerged in the late 20th century during the tenure of national policy figures who supported decentralization alongside entities such as the Institut français and the Direction régionale des affaires culturelles (DRAC). Early collaborations involved artists linked to the Maison de la Culture de Grenoble, the Centre national de la danse, and touring circuits including the Théâtre National Populaire and the Comédie-Française; these relationships paralleled exchanges with festivals like Festival d'Automne à Paris and venues such as the Opéra Garnier. Over successive directorships the centre worked with choreographers rooted in lineages from Maurice Béjart, Pina Bausch, and Merce Cunningham while engaging with contemporary practitioners associated with Trisha Brown, William Forsythe, and Matthew Bourne.
The centre defines its mission through programming that connects creation, transmission, and dissemination in dialogue with partners such as the Cité de la Musique, Palais de Tokyo, La Villette, and the Musée du quai Branly. Its artistic direction has foregrounded collaborations with collectives linked to Les Subsistances, La Briqueterie, and international ensembles touring venues like the Sadler's Wells Theatre, Lincoln Center, and Volksbühne. The institution supports choreographers influenced by pedagogies from Martha Graham, Rudolf Laban, and École des Sables while maintaining residencies that engage networks including Pro Helvetia, Goethe-Institut, and the British Council.
The centre's repertoire includes projects staged in co-production with festivals and companies such as the Monte Carlo Ballet, Birmingham Royal Ballet, and collaborative works presented at Théâtre du Châtelet, La Comédie de Reims, and Le Grand Théâtre de Provence. Productions have featured choreographers in dialogue with dance makers from the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Royal Ballet, and contemporary collectives connected to CDF, CNDC Angers, and Festival Interplay. Touring programs have reached festivals such as Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Bergen International Festival, and Biennale de Lyon while participating in interdisciplinary projects with institutions like the Centre Pompidou, Palais Garnier, and Opéra de Paris.
Educational programs engage schools and conservatories including the Conservatoire de Toulouse, regional conservatoires linked to the Conservatoire national supérieur de musique et de danse de Lyon, and national networks such as the École nationale supérieure de danse de Marseille. Outreach extends to collaborations with organizations like the Maison de la Culture de Toulouse, Pôle emploi, and cultural mediation partners including the Réseau des Centres chorégraphiques nationaux and international exchanges with institutions such as Tanztheater Wuppertal', Batsheva Dance Company, and the National Dance Institute. Residency schemes have hosted artists supported by foundations like the Fondation BNP Paribas, Fondation d'entreprise Hermès, and programmatic partners including Institut français and European Commission cultural initiatives such as Creative Europe.
Located in Toulouse, the centre occupies rehearsal studios and performance spaces comparable to venues like La FabricA and technical infrastructures similar to those of the Théâtre national de Toulouse. Facilities include sprung floors, lighting rigs used in productions at Théâtre de la Ville, and production workshops that align with technical standards of the Opéra de Lille and touring companies such as Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo. Backstage and administrative operations liaise with municipal cultural services, regional DRAC offices, and logistical partners that support touring to venues including Le Volcan and Théâtre National de Bretagne.
The centre and its associated artists have been cited in contexts alongside honors such as the Prix Benois de la Danse, Molière Award, and prizes awarded by institutions including the Ministère de la Culture (France), Accademia Nazionale di Danza, and festival juries at Festival d'Avignon and Festival Montpellier Danse. Artists linked to the centre have received fellowships from organizations like the Fondation Royaumont, awards from the Chevalier de l'ordre des Arts et des Lettres, and recognition from international bodies including the European Cultural Foundation.
Governance involves a board interacting with regional authorities such as the Conseil départemental de la Haute-Garonne, municipal representatives from the Mairie de Toulouse, and national oversight by the Ministère de la Culture (France) and Direction régionale des affaires culturelles (DRAC). Funding streams combine public subsidies with support from cultural funds including Fonds Européen de Développement Régional, corporate partnerships with entities like La Poste, and patronage via foundations such as the Fondation BNP Paribas and Fondation d'entreprise Hermès, alongside box-office revenue from performances at venues collaborating with Festival d'Automne à Paris and touring partners in the European Festival Association.
Category:Dance companies in France Category:Cultural organisations based in Toulouse