Le Grand Huit
Initiated by Honolulu, a space dedicated to contemporary dance and performance creation, Le Grand Huit returns the December 5th and 7th at CCNN for its ninth edition. The program includes pieces and performances exploring the relationship between body and the world. Fiction, narrative, discourse – the artists, whether they are researchers, dancers, or performers, offer us the opportunity to think together about the upheavals of the world, promising a unique and inspiring experience.
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A partnership between Honolulu, Théâtre Francine Vasse-Les Laboratoires Vivants, Le Lieu Unique, TU-Nantes, Musée d'arts de Nantes, and CCNN.
PERFORMANCE / SOLO
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CCNN
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DEC 05 | 7:00 PM
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Duration: 45 min
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Free price upon reservation—
A partnership between Honolulu, Théâtre Francine Vasse-Les Laboratoires Vivants, Le Lieu Unique, TU-Nantes, Musée d'arts de Nantes, and CCNN.
To bring forth a dance situated here and now, the dancer digs into the sediments of memory and its shifting grounds: from place to place, she moves the memory of gestures, people, and stones that have themselves moved her. She dances the earth to the bone, perhaps finding a crafted piece of wood, a primitive idol, a small fragment of presence…
The new solo by DD Dorvillier – created in collaboration with sound artist Sébastien Roux, researcher and filmmaker Mathieu Bouvier, and lighting designer Madeline Best – is structured around four successive dance sections. These sections emerged from a dream, following studio practice sessions, site explorations, and research on archaeological excavation sites.
The dancer dances, digging through the series of sections, and once she reaches the end, she starts again. The sound recorded during her first round of dances returns to accompany the second – a sonic ghost that blends the present with the immediate past, while she moves towards the future.
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A partnership between Le Grand Huit and CCNN.
TROIS COLLIERS — Mathilde Papin
PERFORMANCE
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CCNN
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07 DEC | 11:00 AM
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Duration : 60 min
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Free price upon reservation—
A partnership between Honolulu, Théâtre Francine Vasse-Les Laboratoires Vivants, Le Lieu Unique, TU-Nantes, Musée d'arts de Nantes, and CCNN.
Trois Colliers brings together two dancers, a musician, pieces of wood, planks, and clamps. This performance explores play as a custom, blending playfulness with the observation of behavioral codes. Can we, for example, by playing briefly, give the impression that these games have existed forever? By simplifying human ways – speaking, moving, building, singing – Trois Colliers gently and ironically questions our need to simplify. Can seriousness be folkloric? Can a miniature evoke a custom? Answers on stage!
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A partnership between Le Grand Huit and CCNN.
HAUT-FOND — Céline Cartiller
PERFORMANCE
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CCNN
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07 DEC | 07:00 PM
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Duration: 1h15
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Free price upon reservation
A vase discovered during excavations of an ancient village caught the attention of archaeologists as well as acousticians and linguists because it carried sounds. This pottery had grooves that, when passed over a potter's wheel, revealed fragments of syllables spoken by the potter more than five centuries ago.
Pour Haut-fondCéline Cartillier takes this false scientific anecdote literally, perhaps because she wishes it were true.
The piece is a recital for and of the earth. The dance is written on the scale of the hand, the one that touches, shapes, and deforms the material. It is a choreography of hypersensitive gestures accompanied by songs – in the ancient sense of the word, situated between poem, incantation, and enchantment.
Haut-fond plays on the boundary between the visible and the invisible, much like those underwater contours that rise to the surface of the water, as if about to emerge.
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A partnership between Le Grand Huit and CCNN.
The Performances and Other Events
SCHLASS — Chloé Beillevaire & Steven Chotard / Cie La Teneur
STUDIO OPENING
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CCNN
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06 SEP I 19H
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Duration : 1h
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Free with reservation
Dance under high tension! Created by Chloé Beillevaire and Steven Chotard Schlass explores the reaction of bodies under pressure – political, social, climatic, or relational. In a space where a thousand swords of Damocles, in the form of suspended knives, threaten to fall at any moment, the performers struggle against a diffuse and constant anxiety. Schlass It is a challenge, a provocation, a joyful mutiny that questions the notion of consent, the right to disobedience, and anticonformity. Between balance and collapse, resistance becomes a poetic and visceral act.
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As part of StudioD Émergence – Atelier De Paris and Caisse des Dépôts.
LES CHOREOGRAPHIC SNACKS
CCNN
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18 SEP, 16 APR & 21 MAY I 4:30 PM
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Duration : 1h30
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Free with reservation
Free, joyful, and dynamic events, the Goûters Choré Invite children and adults to discover the rehearsal or creation work of a company in residence or of Ambra Senatore. In partnership with parent associations and secular organizations (Rue Noire, Léon Say, and Fellonneau), these meetings are primarily moments of conviviality, offering a unique opportunity to immerse oneself in the world of dance.
JOURNÉE DU PATRIMOINE & DU MATRIMOINE
CCNN
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21 SEP
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Visits starting at 2:00 PM
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Free entry
The CCNN opens its doors for a day of discovery and creativity! Dive into the history of the Capuchin chapel and explore the CCNN, a space dedicated to choreographic creation. On the occasion of the 40th anniversary of national choreographic centers, step behind the scenes of creation with documentaries about the work of various choreographers. Continue the experience by creating your own dance during the open rehearsal (6:00 PM) of Ambra Senatore's participatory ball. End your day with a dance party (8:00 PM) organized by the Rue Noire secular association.
PAS COMMUN
Poetic encounter
09 OCT I 10H
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Duration : 1h
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From 9 years old
Thought of as a spectacular and nomadic form with Lise Fassier and Vincent Blanc, Pas commun It is a dance that unfolds everywhere. This three-part program, specially designed for young audiences, combines performances, discussions, and workshops. With subtle poetry, it explores the concept of otherness, showing how the richness of our differences can open new horizons. Invited to reflect on what unites and distinguishes us, participants are encouraged to create a space for dialogue and listening.
ORGANICITÉES — Marion Blondeau
CRÉATION 2024
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The Unique Place
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12 & 13 NOV I 20H
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Duration : 1h
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Prices: 9€ to 25€
Why, after 60 years, do women's bodies become invisible in our society? Choreographer Marion Blondeau tackles this taboo subject. On stage, in an intimate setting, three dancers aged 60 to 70 blend dance, music, and performance to reveal their bodies: their beauty acquired over time, the treasure trove of strength, resistance, and know-how they have become over the years. Thus, far from the demands for youthful beauty, they assert themselves physically in a poetic and committed way.
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A partnership between Le Lieu Unique and the CCNN.
AT THE SUNDAY BALL
CCNN
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November 17, March 16, and May 11 | 3:00 PM
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Prices : 0€ to 5€
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Online registration
Argentine tango, madison... or Breton dance on Sunday afternoons, it's up to you to dance! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced dancer, come shake your hips, participate in the workshops (1 hour), and join the dances organized by the CCNN in partnership with... Les Enfants du Bal, Le Festival Eurofonik and Les Allumés du Tango.
MASSAK YADA — Gabriel Um / Compagnie 1.5
TU-Nantes
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27 & 28 NOV I 20H
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Duration : 55 mins
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From 11 years old
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Prices : 8€ to 18€
In a deep black, reminiscent of the "Outre-noir" painting by the great Pierre Soulages, Gabriel Um creates a visceral trio with musicians Florent Gauvrit and Jean Gros, setting the audience all around them. It's a search for a dance of the moment, influenced by Afro and contemporary styles, social and conceptual elements, exploring both mathematical and geometric composition systems, as well as the unique alliances between the mediums of dance, music, digital creation, and visual installation.
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A co-production between TU-Nantes and CCNN.
EXIT ABOVE AFTER THE TEMPEST — Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker, Meskerem Mees, Jean-Marie Aerts, Carlos Garbin / Rosas
Cndc
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02 & 03 DEC I 20H
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Duration : 1h30
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Prices : 9€ to 27€
Dans EXIT ABOVEAnne Teresa De Keersmaeker explores walking as an original gesture, creating a world of movement and suspension. The piece is inspired by "Walking Blues" by Robert Johnson, with adaptations by Meskerem Mees, Jean-Marie Aerts, and Carlos Garbin. Staying true to her legendary rigor, De Keersmaeker is swept away by thirteen dynamic performers. The trajectories of the bodies brush against each other, filling the space with a contagious effervescence. The dance, passionate and intense, expresses revolt, struggle, fears, and hopes. The steps intertwine, tracing living patterns that reveal a joyful humanity, vibrant with aspirations.
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As part of Solstice, European pole for production and dissemination (Pays de la Loire, Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles, Västra Götalandsregionen, Sweden).
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With the collaboration of Cndc-Angers.
SKATEPARK — Mette Ingvartsen
The Unique Place
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21 DEC I 19H
22 DEC I 18H
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Duration : 1h
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From 10 years old
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Prices: 9€ to 25€
With a group of skateboarders (including people from Nantes) and dancers, Mette Ingvartsen explores the speed of movement. More than just a show of virtuoso feats, *Skatepark* showcases the emergence of a community in a shared space where generations, cultures, and social backgrounds blend. Everyone falls, gets back up, pushes the limits of what’s possible, all while singing, dancing, and joyfully messing around. What emerges is an island of resistance, where punk energy thrives, bodies emancipate, and solidarity prevails.
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A partnership between Le Lieu Unique and the CCNN.
The Curious Thursdays
Free
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Online reservation
LA DANSE ET CELLES ET CEUX QUI L'IMAGINENT — Explorations esthétiques : des femmes en prise avec le monde
CONVERSATION
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CCNN
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17 OCT I 19H
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Duration : 1h
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Free with reservation
New! Four meetings to explore together our ways of life and the present through dance. Designed as spaces for conversation, exchange, and sharing, these encounters, imagined with the collaboration of researchers and scholars Pauline Boivineau and Nathalie Schieb-Bienfait, promise rich moments of dialogue and immersion in choreographic culture.
Explorations esthétiques : des femmes en prise avec le monde
In the era of the Anthropocene, new relationships with the environment are at the heart of artistic work. What imaginations related to nature populate the history of dance? From Isadora Duncan's free dance to Anna Halprin's research, the link between body and environment is tenuous. Environments become actors in new forms of dance, particularly those of female choreographers. This conversation with Marion Blondeau and Agustina Sario explores the body in dialogue with surrounding environments in their creative work.
To continue the exploration of the topics discussed, a bibliography is available here
NOUVEAU SOLO D'AMBRA SENATORE
Work Stage
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CCNN
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23 OCT & 07 NOV I 19H
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Duration : 1h
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Free with reservation
A few days before the premiere, Ambra Senatore invites you to the public rehearsal of her show. Combining dance and voice, she poetically explores the movements of life, between personal stories and collective experiences, evoking departure, return, and commitment. This solo invites introspection on the meaning of our existence and our relationship with others.
SCH ! — Ioannis Mandafounis / Regionteater Väst
PERFORMANCE
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CCNN
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28 NOV | 07:00 PM
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Duration : 40 mins
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From 12 years old
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Free with reservation
In a classroom, two dancers in tracksuits speak into the microphone and move oddly, without stopping! Far from the silence and immobility imposed on students (Sch!), the two eccentrics engage in acrobatics, singing, music, and movement, in a continuous flow of half-improvised, half-written performance. Ioannis Mandafounis specially designed this performance for classrooms and a teenage audience. A joyful way to question our listening abilities in a world of noise and fury.
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As part of Solstice, European pole for production and dissemination (Pays de la Loire, Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles, Västra Götalandsregionen, Sweden).
WHAT WE TALK ABOUT WHEN WE TALK ABOUT SKATEBOARDING OR HOW I BECAME A DANCER — Benoit Canteteau / Groupe FLUO
STUDIO OPENING
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CCNN
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09 JAN | 07:00 PM
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Duration : 1h
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From 10 years old
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Free with reservation
What we talk about when we talk about skateboarding ou comment je suis devenu danseur trace the journey of Benoît Canteteau, from skateboarder to dancer. The choreographer shares his personal story and offers universal reflections on transformation and growth. Adaptable to various spaces, this ongoing creation encourages collective introspection.
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As part of the studio residency program, supported by the Ministry of Culture / DRAC Pays de la Loire
MEETING WITH ANNABELLE LOISEAU AND PIERRE BOLO / Cie Chute Libre
MEETING AROUND THE CREATION BRUTE(ES)
( New title )
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CCNN
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09 FEB | 07:00 PM
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Duration : 1h
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Free with reservation
Annabelle Loiseau and Pierre Bolo, choreographers of the Nantes-based company Chute Libre, invite you to discuss their new creation Brut(es), inspired by the world of Krump and monstrosity. This bold piece fuses the raw power of Krump with a deep reflection on humanity and difference.
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As part of the studio residency program, supported by the Ministry of Culture / DRAC Pays de la Loire
SINGING — Claire Laureau and Nicolas Chaigneau / Cie pjpp
Work Stage
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CCNN
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20 FÉV I 19H
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Duration : 1h
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Free with reservation
Dancer Nicolas Chaigneau embarks on a research journey around music. Since 2012, he has been involved in the Nino project and quickly realized that his concerts evoke a certain boredom in him. To counter this, he proposes exploring new ways to stage music, alone or with others: singing dance, dancing music, singing music, dancing song, and playing dance. During his residency at CCNN, he will draw on his own compositions as well as existing works to attempt a different kind of concert experience.
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As part of the studio residency program, supported by the Ministry of Culture / DRAC Pays de la Loire
CARTE BLANCHE — Aux étudiant•es de l’école supérieure du Cndc - Angers
CCNN
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10 APR | 07:00 PM
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Estimated duration : 1h15
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Free with reservation
As part of its partnership with the higher education school Cndc-Angers, the CCNN is welcoming for the first time the 20 students of the new 2024-2027 cohort. Coming from diverse cultural and geographical backgrounds, these students are committed to a three-year intensive training program for choreographic artists, working closely with major figures of contemporary dance. This carte blanche event will showcase short pieces or excerpts from the contemporary repertoire, and perhaps some initial personal stage proposals that have been explored since their arrival. It will also be an opportunity for an exchange with the audience.
This partnership has given rise to the opportunity for Curieux Jeudis from 2023 to the presentation of personal works by the students of the previous cohort, and to the hosting of the piece *"Touching, Eyes Closed, Looking Straight Ahead"* by Ivana Müller.
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A partnership between Cndc – Angers and CCNN.
FÉEX — Hendrickx Ntela/ Cie Konzi
Work Stage
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CCNN
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MAY 15 | 07:00 PM
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Duration : 1h
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Free with reservation
Féex means "the void" in Wolof, a language spoken in Senegal and Mauritania. The Belgian choreographer of Congolese origin, Hendrickx Ntela, captures this suspended moment, this black hole that allows her to absorb all her sensations, in order to better launch herself into the creative gesture. From her original grammar of krump and urban dances, she envisions carrying movement into other unexplored territories and venturing into unknown terrain, infused with the vibrations and cultural constellation of her troupe.
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As part of the studio residency program, supported by the Ministry of Culture / DRAC Pays de la Loire and Solstice,
a European hub for production and distribution (Pays de la Loire, Federation Wallonia-Brussels, Västra Götaland Region, Sweden). A partnership between Pick Up Production, the Hip Opsession festival, and CCNN.
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