Gender equality in leadership positions

• Only three CCNs are managed by women: Olivia Grandville at Mille Plateaux—CCN de la Rochelle, Maud Le Pladec—CCN d’Orléans and Ambra Senatore—CCN de Nantes.
  In other words, only 15.79% of CCNs are run by women.

 

• Two CCNs are managed jointly by a woman and a man: Héla Fattoumi and Éric Lamoureux at Viadanse — CCN de Belfort, Aina Alegre and Yannick Hugron — CCN de Grenoble.
  Put differently, 10.53% of CCNs are co-led by a woman and a man.

 

• Two CCNs are managed by mixed collectives: (LA) HORDE at CCN—Ballet national de Marseille and the Collectif FAIR-E at CCN de Rennes et de Bretagne.
  Thus, 10.53% of CCN are co-led by mixed collectives.

 

The remaining 12 CCNs, accounting for 63.15% of the network, are managed by men.

This undertaking involved several interviews with current CCN directors, both men and women, surveys sent to choreographers from independent companies, research papers from students and activists, and a seminar at the National Dance Centre, which brought together many prominent figures from the choreography sector.

The various resources contributed to the ACCN report, which was publicly presented on Friday, April 14, 2023, at the Carreau du Temple, in Paris. Download it below.

This report, made with the support of the Ministry of Culture, provides more insight on the situation, helps pinpoint this systemic issue and understand its underlying factors, and formulates recommendations to act collectively against such inequality.

The ACCN continues to address the issue by organising joint discussions within the choreographic sector, especially during major performing arts events (Biennale de la danse in Lyon, BIS in Nantes).

The CCN network is also increasingly committed to safeguarding gender equality, through the collective signing of a dedicated charter on July 11, 2023. With this document, CCNs publicly embrace the concept of “restorative gender equality”, as described by Reine Prat. The concept includes a potential imbalance between men and women, aiming for more women in administrative and leadership positions within companies.

CCNs are also urging the Ministry of Culture and local authorities to support systemic change to eliminate inequalities in the choreographic industry.