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The CN D is a public institution created with the help of the Ministry of Culture which hosts a variety of resources for professionals and non-professionals alike. It is a unique structure which offers training and support for professional dancers, but also fosters research, contributes to the preservation and diffusion of the choreographic patrimony, supports diverse creative endeavors, maintains a dialogue with other artistic fields and fosters nonprofessional creativity. Its digital resources are an extension of its in-person activities and a way to increase their outreach. 

A team of experts connected to the public 

The CN D team of experts work towards developing and making the institution’s resources available to all kinds of people. They help in the transmission of knowledge and practical expertise, support professionals as well as non-professionals and resident artists. The CN D develops a dynamic of exploration and construction with its partners in order to fit the needs of the dance world. 

Two sites dedicated to dance 

In Pantin in the Paris suburbs as well as in Lyon (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes), the CN D features two large buildings where people can come together and interact. These two buildings are real dance agoras and a home for the artform where professionals and the inhabitants of the areas can meet.  

Local and international outreach

We at the CN D are open to the world, invested both locally and internationally, carrying out innovative and mobile outreach programs. The CN D is connected to international and European networks to foster communication and visibility. 

What we stand for

The CN D looks towards both the future and the preservation of dance legacies; it seeks to build commons and foster initiative, supporting artists and professionals, while being attuned to the public’s needs. The CN D promotes sustainability in the field of dance and choreography and has chosen to take a stand for the environment as well as social questions. We have made it our mission to make dance accessible to all, as we are convinced that dance is a means to develop culture and expression for all.  

Catherine Tsekenis has been the director of the CN D since July, 1st, 2019.