CCN2
CCN2 is France's first national choreographic center (est. 1984), based in Grenoble, that produces and tours contemporary dance works, supports ~50 resident artists annually, and delivers training, festivals, and public engagement programs, funded primarily by multi-tier French government subsidies supplemented by ticket sales and corporate patronage.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1984
- HeadquartersGrenoble, France
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingServices
What CCN2 does
CCN2 (Centre chorégraphique national de Grenoble) is France's first national choreographic center, established in 1984 on the initiative of the Ministry of Culture under Jack Lang, and one of 19 such state-labeled centers across France. Under the co-direction of Aina Alegre and Yannick Hugron since 2021-2022, CCN2 operates from a 400 m² Grand Studio within the MC2: Maison de la culture de Grenoble, producing and touring contemporary choreographic works including FUGACES, REVERBERATIONS - STUDY 8, THIS IS NOT (An Act of Love & Resistance), R-A-U-X-A, and PARADES & DÉSOBÉISSANCES. The center supports approximately 50 artists in residence annually through HOME STUDIO and Associate Artists programs, with priority given to women artists and cultural diversity.
The organization operates a hybrid business model in which the dominant revenue stream is multi-tier public subsidies from DRAC Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (Ministry of Culture), the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region, the Isère Department, and Grenoble-Alpes Métropole. This is supplemented by ticket sales through the Weezevent platform (covering performances, training, and workshops), modest training and workshop fees (6-140 euros per session), corporate sponsorship (Groupe SAMSE, Caisse des Dépôts), and coproduction arrangements with national and international venues. The distribution model combines a permanent home venue at MC2, an international touring circuit reaching 30+ venues across France, Norway, Spain, Switzerland, and the USA, digital distribution via Arte Concert, and a corporate patronage program.
The CCN's customer base spans multiple segments: general public audiences aged 18 months to 88+ years engaged through workshops and festivals, professional choreographers supported via residencies, professional dancers accessing advanced training, and corporate patrons. However, the institution faces acute financial pressure: in 2026, the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region declined to vote on CCN2's subsidy request (threatening 100% of approximately 100,000 euros in regional funding) and the state subsidy was reduced by 20,370 euros, forcing the cancellation of the 4th edition of the IMPACT festival and prompting a public communiqué expressing concern.
CCN2 firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- CCN2
- Legal name
- Centre chorégraphique national de Grenoble
- Website
- https://en.ccn-grenoble.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1984
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- CCN2 is France's first national choreographic center (est. 1984), based in Grenoble, that produces and tours contemporary dance works, supports ~50 resident artists annually, and delivers training, festivals, and public engagement programs, funded primarily by multi-tier French government subsidies supplemented by ticket sales and corporate patronage.
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CCN2 industry classification
Industry- NAICS
- Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers (711510)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Performing Arts Centers & Presenters (Programming/Booking) (MPAGABAM)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Performing Arts & Music Lessons (Dance, Drumming, Instrument Lessons, Theater) (THAJAKAC)
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Where CCN2 is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Grenoble
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
CCN2 business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Services
Revenue model
- Public Subsidy / Government Funding: Core revenue from government bodies: DRAC Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (Ministry of Culture), Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region, Isère Department, Grenoble-Alpes Métropole. Additional coproduction funding from national and international cultural institutions.
- Ticket Sales and Box Office: Revenue from sale of tickets to CCN events including performances, Open Studio events, training sessions, and workshops. Ticketing powered by Weezevent platform.
- Training and Workshop Fees: Fees charged for structured training programs including Monday Dance Class (140€ per season), Cité Danse JEM sessions (7€ per session + 15€ membership), Mega Course (10€ per session), and various workshops.
- Corporate Sponsorship and Patronage: Corporate sponsorship and patronage program offering benefits including Grand Studio access, artist encounters, tailored itineraries, and team practice sessions. Current sponsors include Groupe SAMSE and Caisse des Dépôts.
- Coproduction and Co-commissioning: Revenue from coproduction arrangements with national and international cultural venues and festivals who co-produce and co-host Aina Alegre's creations, contributing financial and logistical support.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Annual | Monday Dance Class - Season Subscription |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Cité Danse JEM (Jeudis en Mouvement) - Per Session |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Mega Course - Single Session |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Gaga/People Workshop |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels7 records
CCN2 product offering
Product offeringCore offering
CCN2 produces, tours, and presents contemporary choreographic works created under co-director Aina Alegre (FUGACES, REVERBERATIONS, THIS IS NOT, R-A-U-X-A), which are performed at MC2 Grenoble and toured to national and international festivals and venues. Beyond productions, the center supports ~50 artists annually through residencies (HOME STUDIO and Associate Artists programs), runs professional training (JEM Cité Danse, workshops, Mega Course, Gaga/People), and conducts public engagement via the IMPACT festival, Open Studios, and corporate patronage offerings.
Product overview
The Centre chorégraphique national de Grenoble (CCN2) is a National Choreographic Center founded in 1984, operating as a single unified performing arts organization within the MC2: Maison de la culture de Grenoble. The organization offers a portfolio of dance performances and creations under co-directors Aina Alegre and Yannick Hugron, including major works like FUGACES, REVERBERATIONS - STUDY 8, THIS IS NOT (AN ACT OF LOVE & RESISTANCE), R-A-U-X-A, and PARADES & DÉSOBÉISSANCES. Complementing its creation work, CCN2 provides artist residency programs (HOME STUDIO and Associate Artists), professional training including JEM-Cité Danse sessions, Monday Dance Classes, and GAGA/People workshops, as well as public engagement through the IMPACT Festival and Dance Floors (Terrains de Danse) initiatives. The organization operates a 400 m2 Grand Studio at MC2 for rehearsals and performances.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Quantifiable outcome
- ~50 artists supported in residence per year with priority given to women artists and cultural diversity
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Companies that use CCN2
Customer profileNamed customers10 records
Segments6 records
CCN2 technology and API
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- Has API
- No
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Integration2 records
Feature2 records
CCN2 partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
28 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.
- DRAC Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes / Ministère de la Culture et de la CommunicationcorePrimary government funder of the CCN, providing structural operating subsidy alongside the Region, Department, and Metropolis. Also provides funding for the 'Artiste Associé·e·s' program and aid for artistic structuring (aide à la structuration).
- Région Auvergne-Rhône-AlpescoreRegional government funder. In 2026, the region threatened to eliminate 100% of its subsidy (approximately 100,000€), prompting the CCN to cancel the 4th edition of the IMPACT festival. Previously provided structural operating support.
- Département de l'IsèrecoreDepartmental government funder providing structural operating support to the CCN alongside DRAC, Region, and Metropolis.
- Grenoble-Alpes MétropolecoreMetropolitan government funder providing structural operating support to the CCN alongside DRAC, Region, and Department.
- MC2: Maison de la culture de GrenoblecoreHome venue for the CCN since 1984. Coproduction partner for FUGACES (2025) and hosting RODA premiere (April 2027). The CCN is based at MC2 with a dedicated Grand Studio, offices, and loges. Also partner in the IMPACT festival and co-presenter of the MC2 and CCN seasons.
- Groupe SAMSEminorCorporate sponsor of the CCN, listed among supporters on the sponsorship page. SAMSE is a Groupe mutualiste/samse group committed to patronage.
- Caisse des DépôtsminorCorporate sponsor of the CCN, listed among supporters on the sponsorship page. Part of the French public financial institution's patronage program.
- STUDIO FICTIFcoreProducer of Aina Alegre's works. Studio Fictif is the production company behind R-A-U-X-A, THIS IS NOT (An Act of Love & Resistance), REVERBERATIONS - STUDY 8, and other pieces. Executive producer for CCN coproductions.
- La Ménagerie de Verre (Paris)majorCoproduction partner and premiere venue for REVERBERATIONS - STUDY 8 (Les Inaccoutumés, Paris, November 2024). Also a support partner. Key Parisian venue for contemporary dance.
- Charleroi Danse - BrusselsmajorCoproduction partner for FUGACES. International dance venue in Belgium providing coproduction support and presenting platform.
- La Briqueterie - CDCN du Val de MarnemajorCoproduction partner for FUGACES. Centre de Développement Chorégraphique National in the Val-de-Marne region.
- Bonlieu Scène nationale AnnecymajorCoproduction partner for FUGACES. National stage venue in Annecy providing coproduction support.
- Mercat de les Flors (Barcelona)majorCoproduction partner for FUGACES and venue for PARADES & DÉSOBÉISSANCES (May 2027). Prestigious dance creation center in Barcelona, Spain. Also supported R-A-U-X-A.
- Chaillot – Théâtre national de la Danse (Paris)majorCoproduction partner and presenting venue for multiple FUGACES performances (February 2027). Major national theater dedicated to dance in Paris. Also part of the Fabrique Chaillot residency program that supported R-A-U-X-A.
- La Biennale de LyonmajorCoproduction partner for FUGACES. Premier international dance biennial festival. Also hosted FUGACES on Arte Concert following the Biennale.
- DDD-Festival Dias de Dança (Porto)majorCoproduction partner for FUGACES. International dance festival in Porto, Portugal providing coproduction support and presenting platform.
- NEXT FestivalmajorCoproduction partner for R-A-U-X-A. International dance festival providing coproduction support and premiere venue (La rose des vents, Lille).
- La rose des vents - Scène nationale Lille Métropole Villeneuve d'AscqmajorCoproduction partner for R-A-U-X-A. National stage venue that hosted the premiere of R-A-U-X-A on November 12, 2020.
- Atelier de Paris CDCNmajorCoproduction partner for R-A-U-X-A. Centre de Développement Chorégraphique National in Paris providing residency and coproduction support.
- Chorège CDCN Falaise NormandiemajorCoproduction partner for R-A-U-X-A. Centre de Développement Chorégraphique National in Normandy providing 'accueil-studio' residency.
- Centre Chorégraphique National d'Orléans – direction Maud le PladecmajorCoproduction partner for R-A-U-X-A. National choreographic center in Orléans providing support and residency.
- Theater Freiburg (Germany)minorSupport partner for FUGACES. German theater providing support for international presentation of the production.
- Association des Centres Chorégraphiques Nationaux (ACCN)majorThe CCN is a member of the ACCN, the association of 19 national choreographic centers in France. This network provides collective representation and shared resources.
- SPEDIDAMminorSupport partner for FUGACES. SPEDIDAM is a collective management organization that works to guarantee performers of all categories the rights they have been granted. MIRA Award winner from Institut français.
- el Graner (Barcelona)minorResidency support and artistic support for R-A-U-X-A. Centre de création de dansa i arts vives in Barcelona.
- La Place de la Danse – CDCN Toulouse/OccitanieminorResidency support for R-A-U-X-A. Centre de Développement Chorégraphique National in Toulouse providing studio residency.
- Tanzhaus ZurichminorResidency support for R-A-U-X-A. Dance center in Zurich providing international residency support.
- DRAC Île-de-FranceminorProvided 'aide à la structuration' funding in 2019/2020 for R-A-U-X-A, supporting artistic project development.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
CCN2 competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Mercat de les Flors: Barcelona's dance creation center (Casa de la Dansa), an active CCN2 coproduction partner for FUGACES and PARADES & DÉSOBÉISSANCES. Comparable as a European municipal/regional dance creation center with international coproduction programming.
- La Briqueterie – CDCN du Val de Marne: Centre de Développement Chorégraphique National in Val-de-Marne, listed as a FUGACES coproduction partner. Directly comparable to CCN2 as a French CDCN/CCN-type structure providing residency, coproduction, and artist development.
- Ballet Preljocaj: French national choreographic center based at Pavillon Noir in Aix-en-Provence, led by Angelin Preljocaj. Comparable to CCN2 as a state-labeled creation center producing major touring works, supporting resident artists, and operating a dedicated venue — the closest structural analog within the French CCN network.
- Chaillot – Théâtre national de la Danse: France's national theater dedicated to dance in Paris, and an active CCN2 coproduction partner presenting FUGACES. Comparable as a major national dance institution presenting and supporting choreographic work, though it operates more as a venue/presenter than a creation center.
- Kaaitheater: Brussels-based performing arts house with strong contemporary dance programming and international coproduction activity. Comparable to CCN2 as a European publicly supported dance/performing arts institution engaging in international creation and touring.
- CCN d'Orléans: Another French national choreographic center (directed by Maud le Pladec), part of the ACCN network of 19. Direct peer along the dimensions of state funding structure, creation, touring, residency programs, and artist support; CCN2 lists it as a FUGACES coproduction partner.
- Tanzhaus Zürich: Zurich-based dance center providing residency, creation, and presentation support, listed as an R-A-U-X-A residency support partner. Comparable as a European municipal dance center supporting contemporary choreographic creation and international exchange.
- Montpellier Danse: Major French dance festival and institution based in Montpellier, recognized internationally for contemporary dance programming. Comparable to CCN2 as a publicly supported dance institution producing and presenting major choreographic works at national scale.
Broad incumbents
- Centre National de la Danse (CND): France's national resource center for dance, based in Pantin, providing documentation, training, and residency services to the French dance ecosystem. Comparable as a publicly funded dance institution, though operating at a wider portfolio scale than CCN2's creation-focused mission.
- Sadler's Wells: London's leading dance venue, presenting major international contemporary dance productions at significantly larger scale than CCN2. Comparable as a publicly engaged dance institution presenting works that CCN2 also tours to, but operating at a much larger programming and audience scale.
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Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
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Frequently asked questions about CCN2
What does CCN2 do?
CCN2 produces, tours, and presents contemporary choreographic works created under co-director Aina Alegre (FUGACES, REVERBERATIONS, THIS IS NOT, R-A-U-X-A), which are performed at MC2 Grenoble and toured to national and international festivals and venues. Beyond productions, the center supports ~50 artists annually through residencies (HOME STUDIO and Associate Artists programs), runs professional training (JEM Cité Danse, workshops, Mega Course, Gaga/People), and conducts public engagement via the IMPACT festival, Open Studios, and corporate patronage offerings.
Is CCN2 a public or private company?
CCN2 is a private company. It is currently operating.
When was CCN2 founded?
CCN2 was founded in 1984. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is CCN2 based?
CCN2 is headquartered in Grenoble, France, in the Europe region.
How does CCN2 make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Public Subsidy / Government Funding is the primary driver. The others are ticket Sales and Box Office, training and Workshop Fees, corporate Sponsorship and Patronage and coproduction and Co-commissioning.
Who are CCN2's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Mercat de les Flors, La Briqueterie – CDCN du Val de Marne, Ballet Preljocaj, Chaillot – Théâtre national de la Danse, Kaaitheater, CCN d'Orléans, Tanzhaus Zürich and Montpellier Danse. Broad incumbents are Centre National de la Danse (CND) and Sadler's Wells.
Does CCN2 have an API?
No public API is recorded for CCN2.
What industry is CCN2 in?
Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPAGABAM, Performing Arts Centers & Presenters (Programming/Booking), with a secondary code of THAJAKAC, Performing Arts & Music Lessons (Dance, Drumming, Instrument Lessons, Theater). Its NAICS code is 711510.