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Centre national de la danse x Cité internationale des arts
With our partner CN D - Centre national de la danse ★
Presentation
The “Centre national de la danse x Cité internationale des arts” residency programme is open to choreographers of all nationalities, working and living outside of France (overseas territories excluded).
The purpose of this residency is to promote the mobility of professionals and to enlarge their network. For the choreographer, it is an opportunity to make their work known in France and to expand their research.
With this programme, the Centre national de la danse and the Cité internationale des arts are committed to supporting the project of each laureate by allowing him/her to benefit from a privileged accompaniment and a three-month residency in Paris and Pantin.
All the information and practical questions are available below (please consult these elements before submitting your application).
The residency
The recipient will benefit from:
- A three-month artistic residency, either from January to March 2026 or from March to May 2026 at the Cité internationale des arts, in a studio with work and living spaces (bedroom, shower, kitchen, wifi), located in the heart of Paris.
- Studio time, at the Centre national de la danse at Pantin, located North-Est of Paris.
- A specific artistic and professional accompaniment: access to the networks and documentary resources of the two partners.
The program includes:
- International transportation to and from Paris with a VISA and travel insurance.
- A grant for living expenses: 1 000 euros /month.
- A production grant of 1 500 euros
- Restitution of the work accomplished during the residency, in a format to be determined by the recipient
Closed
Calendar
Forwarding of applications:
From 06 June to 01 July 2025
Announcement of results:
Octobre 2025
Residences:
From 05 January to 27 March 2026
Eligibility and selection criteria
To apply, the choreographer must:
- Reside outside of France (mainland territory only, choreographers living in French overseas territories are welcome to apply)
- Be at least 25 years old on the application deadline (July 1st, 2025).
- Be able to provide proof of professional artistic activity for at least three years.
- Have already created one or several choreographical’s projects
Other questions
How to apply?
Candidates’ files must contain the following elements:
- Completed online application form (NB: you must have a Google account).
- A detailed resume.
- A note presenting the project proposed for the artistic residency.
- A portfolio with photos and details of the artist’s work.
The selection committee
The selection will be made by a jury of professionals, with the directors of the partner institutions, and a specialist invited for the programme.
The portfolios and residency projects will be judged on the quality of the work, its artistic coherence, and the necessity of its realization in Paris.
The live-in studio
With a surface area ranging from 25 to 60m2, the studio apartments are designed to combine production and daily life. They consist of a work room, a kitchen, a bathroom, and a sleeping area. A live-in studio can accommodate up to two adults and a child up to 7 years old.
Unfortunately, the proposed live-in studios do not meet current accessibility standards for people with disabilities, and we are working on this for the future.
If you have any questions about the accessibility of the Cité internationale des arts, we are at your disposal.
CN D studios
CND studios are 60 to 200 m2 area.
Other open calls
D-5
Application deadline: November 23, 2025
With our partners: Ministère de la Culture, ADAGP, Neuflize OBC Coporate Foundation
D-6
Application deadline: November 24, 2025
With our partners: CNC - Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée, L'usage du monde au 21ème siècle
