Ballet du Nord

What Ballet du Nord does

Ballet du Nord — Centre Chorégraphique National Roubaix Hauts-de-France is a publicly-funded French non-profit cultural institution headquartered in Roubaix (33 rue de l'Épeule), designated as a Centre Chorégraphique National (CCN) by the Ministry of Culture and directed since 2018 by choreographer Sylvain Groud (CNSMD de Paris trained, founder of the former Compagnie MAD). Its core activity is the creation, production, and touring of contemporary choreographic works, including major productions such as Des chimères dans la tête, Between, Bal Chorégraphique, and Le Banquet des merveilles, plus ongoing creations Les 2010 and J'allais oublier. The institution operates a 250 m² Grand Studio and 140 m² Studio Carré for rehearsals and performances.

The business model is dominated by structural public subsidies from five tiers of government — the Ministry of Culture, Hauts-de-France Region, Nord Department, Métropole Européenne de Lille, and Ville de Roubaix — supplemented by ticket sales (€11-15 standard, €5 workshops, many free events), coproduction and residency services supporting ~15 choreographic companies annually, and international touring revenue. Pricing is intentionally kept low (€5 parent-child workshops, €11-15 tickets, free in-situ and community events) to advance the CCN&Vous! cultural democracy philosophy, which prioritizes participation over commercial yield.

The institution serves a diversified customer base including the general public, schools and educational institutions, professional choreographers (via Accueil Studio and Tremplin residency programs), amateur dancers (via participatory events like Bal Chorégraphique and Roubaix City Tour), and healthcare/social facilities such as EHPADs. Distribution is multi-channel: direct box office through the website, touring to 20+ cities in France and internationally (Belgium, Luxembourg), in-situ community performances, and B2B residency services. Strategic partnerships with the Philharmonie de Paris (flagship commissioning), Le Colisée Théâtre de Roubaix, Le Gymnase CDCN, and DRAC Hauts-de-France anchor the production and dissemination infrastructure. The institution is in a leadership transition period as Sylvain Groud enters his final year as director.

Name

Ballet du Nord

Legal name

Ballet du Nord - Centre Chorégraphique National Roubaix Hauts-de-France

Website

https://balletdunord.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ballet du Nord is a publicly-funded French National Choreographic Center (CCN) in Roubaix, creating and touring contemporary dance works, supporting ~15 resident choreographic companies annually, and delivering participatory community programming under the CCN&Vous! cultural democracy philosophy across France, Belgium, and Luxembourg.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Roubaix

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

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Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Public Funding: The Ballet du Nord receives substantial public funding from multiple government sources including the Ministry of Culture (Ministère de la Culture), Hauts-de-France Region, Nord Department, Lille Metropolis, and the City of Roubaix. This constitutes the primary revenue base for operations.
2. Ticket Sales: Revenue generated from box office sales for performances, events, and workshops including the 19|21 monthly event series and various productions.
3. Coproduction and Residency Services: The CCN provides residency support to choreographers with space, accommodation, and financial contributions. Companies benefit from coproduction arrangements and open studio presentations.

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Core offering

Ballet du Nord is a Centre Chorégraphique National based in Roubaix, France that creates, produces, and tours contemporary dance performances. In parallel with its artistic productions, it provides choreographic residency programs for professional artists (Accueil Studio, Tremplin), recurring monthly showcase events (19|21), and cultural action / educational programs delivered in schools, hospitals, and social institutions. The company also operates the Formation DRAEAC training program and participatory public dance events such as the Bal Roubaix City Tour.

Product overview

Ballet du Nord CCN & Vous! is a National Choreographic Center (CCN) in Roubaix, France, led by director Sylvain Groud. The organization operates as both a dance creation center and community cultural hub, offering a portfolio of choreographic productions and participatory programs. Core productions include stage pieces like Des Chimères dans la tête, Between, Bal Chorégraphique, and Le Banquet des merveilles, alongside new creations Les 2010 and J'allais oublier. The organization provides studio residency programs (Accueil Studio and Tremplin) supporting independent choreographic companies, monthly events like 19|21, neighborhood initiatives such as Roubaix City Tour, cultural action/outreach programs, and professional training. The CCN&Vous! philosophy emphasizes cultural democracy, bringing art into daily life outside traditional performance venues.

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Products and services

• Des Chimères dans la tête Contemporary dance choreographic production, performed live and toured to partner venues; targeted at general public audiences attending Ballet du Nord's programming.
• Between Contemporary dance choreographic production, performed live and toured to partner venues; targeted at general public audiences attending Ballet du Nord's programming.
• Bal Chorégraphique Choreographic production presented as part of Ballet du Nord's contemporary dance repertoire, performed live for general public audiences.
• Le Banquet des merveilles Choreographic production presented as part of Ballet du Nord's contemporary dance repertoire, performed live for general public audiences.
• Les 2010 Choreographic production presented as part of Ballet du Nord's contemporary dance repertoire, performed live for general public audiences.
• J'allais oublier Choreographic production presented as part of Ballet du Nord's contemporary dance repertoire, performed live for general public audiences.
• Accueil Studio (Studio Residency Program) Residency program granting professional choreographers studio time, production resources, and showcasing opportunities at Ballet du Nord's Roubaix facility; targeted at independent dance artists and companies.
• Tremplin Residency Residency program providing studio space and production support to emerging choreographers, complementing the Accueil Studio program; targeted at early-career dance artists.
• 19|21 Monthly Event Series Recurring monthly showcase and event series presented at Ballet du Nord's venue; targeted at local audiences in Roubaix and the Hauts-de-France region.
• Bal Roubaix City Tour Participatory dance event organized in public spaces across Roubaix, blending site-specific choreography with public engagement; targeted at Roubaix residents and regional visitors.
• Cultural Action Programs Educational and outreach programs delivering dance workshops, participatory projects, and mediation activities to schools, hospitals, social institutions, and community organizations in the Roubaix area and Hauts-de-France region.
• Formation DRAEAC Dance training program structured under the DRAEAC framework, run by Ballet du Nord for dance artists and professionals seeking continued training.

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• DRAC Hauts-de-FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional academic delegation for artistic and cultural education. Partners on the 'Formation danser et prendre soin' program for teachers, and manages the Tremplin residency device for emerging artists.
• Philharmonie de ParisflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor commissioning partner for productions including Let's Move! and Bal Chorégraphique. Provides coproduction support and performance venues.
• Le Colisée Théâtre de RoubaixflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMain theater venue for Ballet du Nord productions, hosting premieres including Le Banquet des merveilles and Adolescent.
• Le Gymnase CDCNcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDance production and creation center in Roubaix. Coproduction partner and venue for artist residencies and studio presentations.
• Association L'universminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRoubaix-based social development association partnering for 'Allez on danse!' workshops, bringing dance practice to community members in a welcoming environment.
• Association Partners for Roubaix City TourminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple local associations (ARA, CMP de Wasquehal, Commune Envie, LAC, etc.) collaborate on the annual Roubaix City Tour neighborhood walking event.

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Direct peers

• Centre Chorégraphique National de Caen (CCN Caen): Another French Centre Chorégraphique National producing contemporary dance and supporting resident choreographers. Directly comparable as a publicly-funded CCN of similar scale and mission to Ballet du Nord.
• Centre Chorégraphique National de Nantes: Another French CCN focused on contemporary choreographic creation and supporting emerging companies. Comparable to Ballet du Nord as a regional CCN with a similar residency and production portfolio.
• Ballet Preljocaj (CCN d'Aix-en-Provence): Major French CCN producing contemporary ballet, where Ballet du Nord's director Sylvain Groud trained earlier in his career. Directly comparable as a high-profile CCN with a single artistic director and large-scale touring productions.
• Compagnie Maguy Marin (CCN de Créteil): Leading French contemporary dance company operating as a CCN, comparable to Ballet du Nord in being a publicly-funded national choreographic center producing original works and supporting emerging choreographers.
• Compagnie Käfig / Centre Chorégraphique National de Créteil: CCN directed by Mourad Merzouki producing contemporary and hip-hop dance with strong community outreach. Comparable to Ballet du Nord as a CCN with participatory programming and international touring.

Broad incumbents

• Théâtre National de la Danse de Chaillot: Major Parisian national venue for dance with its own programming and resident companies. Comparable as a publicly-funded French dance institution, though broader in scope than a single CCN.
• Opéra National de Paris: France's flagship national ballet and opera institution. While Ballet du Nord is a CCN focused on contemporary creation, both are publicly-funded French dance institutions and compete for similar audiences and public funding.
• Ballet National de Marseille: French national ballet company producing contemporary work, a comparable publicly-funded dance institution with international touring. Larger in scale but operates in the same French national dance ecosystem.

Others

• Centre National de la Danse (CND): National resource center for dance in France, providing documentation, training, and support services. Adjacent to Ballet du Nord's mission as an ecosystem participant rather than a direct competitor.

Regional players

• Le Gymnase CDCN (Roubaix): Roubaix-based Centre de Développement Chorégraphique National and a direct coproduction and residency partner of Ballet du Nord. Comparable as a regionally-rooted dance creation and support center sharing the same territory.

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