Formation à la médiation 2026-2027
To promote dance outreach to all audiences, the CN D offers a training program for professionals. Organized into six modules, the program combines theoretical and practical content, methodologies, and tools.
The core competencies of the program include learning how to develop arts education and outreach projects, create engaging audience experiences, share stories and dance practices, discover and develop outreach tools, and lead outreach activities tailored to different audiences. The six modules complement one another and can be taken as a complete series or individually.
Program
Organized into 6 modules, the training program combines theoretical and practical content, methodologies, and tools.
Module #1 – 6 > 9.10.2026
Fostering a Relationship with Artworks
La Briqueterie, CDCN Du Val-de-Marne
Module #2 – 24 > 27.11.2026
Unique Audiences, Context-Specific Outreach
Houdremont, Cultural Center of the City of La Courneuve
In collaboration with the Rencontres chorégraphiques internationales de Seine-Saint-Denis
Module #3 – 2 > 5.02.2027
Intertwined Stories
Les Laboratoires d’Aubervilliers
Module #4 – 16 > 19.03.2027
Developing a Project
Centre national de la danse in Pantin
Module #5 – 20 > 24.04.2027
Facilitating an Outreach Program
La Villette
Module #6 – 08 > 11.06.2027
Tools for Outreach
Atelier de Paris/CDCN
Target Audience and Prerequisites
Artists, teachers, and program coordinators working at cultural institutions, local governments, or nonprofit organizations, individuals responsible for public relations; professionals in the social, health, or legal sectors; and project leaders involved in arts and cultural education.
Group size
A maximum of 20 trainees for modules 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6.
A maximum of 16 trainees for module 5.
Professional Certification
Mediation training may lead to a professional certification titled “Designing and Facilitating Dance Mediation Projects.”
This certification is issued by the CN D; it is not currently listed in the professional certification registries (RNCP and RS).
Obtaining this certification is subject to the following conditions:
- having completed all 6 training modules;
- having submitted a written professional portfolio to the jury;
- successfully passing the jury evaluations.
Information regarding the assessment and certification procedures is provided on the website and in the documents given to each certification candidate.
Tuition Fee
6 Module Course
- €2 500 (coverage)
- €1 000 (for professionals who are not eligible for coverage)
By module
- €500 (coverage)
- €200 (for professionals who are not eligible for coverage)
Eligibility for funding, as part of continuing professional development, by your employer or through public or pooled funds (such as skills development agencies, France Travail, or regional authorities), in accordance with Book III of Part Six of the Labor Code.
A continuing professional development agreement will be drawn up between the CN D and the funding partner.
Registration Procedures
- Complete the registration form 15 days before each training module.
- Registrations are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis and based on the consistency of the training path if there are prerequisites.
- If you are seeking financial assistance, please allow extra time and contact the administrative office for help in preparing your application (AFDAS, France Travail, Adami, etc.).
Your registration will be finalized once your application has been approved and your payment has been received.
Assessment Procedures
- A self-assessment is conducted at the beginning and end of each training module.
- A certificate of completion is issued to each participant at the end of each training module.
- A satisfaction survey is sent to trainees after each module.
Contact
Karen Millot
Coordinator
+33 (0)1 41 83 98 78
karen.millot@cnd.fr
Accessibility
This training is accessible to people with disabilities. Please contact Karen Millot (see contact information) to discuss appropriate participation arrangements.
Theme
Education
Prerequisites
No Prerequisites