Mission and governance

The ACCN’s mission

The Association of National Choreographic Centres (ACCN) was founded in Caen, France, in 1995.

It brings together all 19 National Choreographic Centres (CCN).

The ACCN aims to organise moments of exchange and discussion among the teams of national choreographic centres, focusing on the missions entrusted by the State and local authorities: creation, dissemination, company hosting and residencies, choreographic development, training, legacy, and even programming.

This approach is meant to encourage a shift in public policies to support live performance and foster constant dialogue among all arts and culture stakeholders.

The ACCN also acts as an information-sharing platform for all its members, including public partners, like the Direction Générale de la Création Artistique (DGCA, General Direction of Artistic Creation), from the Ministry of Culture.

The ACCN also strives to enhance the visibility of choreographers and directors, ensuring that their commitments are met.

The ACCN relies on its members’ fees and the financial support by the Ministry of Culture, the DGCA and the Délégation de la Danse.

Key dates

1995

The Association is founded in Caen.
2005

Publication of the book L’Art en présence (editorial management by Dominique Orvoine)
2008

Creation of a permanent coordination/secretary general position
2014

30 years of CCN label
2024

40 years of CCN label

Our board elected on July 11, 2023

The association’s board is elected for a year, by its members during the annual general Assembly.

Bruno Bouché
Director of CCN • Ballet de l’Opéra national du Rhin
Lucien Ammar-Arino
Managing director of VIADANSE – CCN de Bourgogne Franche-Comté à Belfort