KLAP Maison pour la danse | Kelemenis&cie

What KLAP Maison pour la danse | Kelemenis&cie does

KLAP Maison pour la danse | Kelemenis&cie is a Marseille-based non-profit performing-arts organization operating as both a choreographic production company (Kelemenis&cie, founded 1987 by Michel Kelemenis) and a dedicated dance venue (KLAP Maison pour la danse, inaugurated October 2011). The organization runs a 2,000 m² facility housing studios, performance spaces, and administrative offices at 5 avenue Rostand, Marseille 13003, and hosts approximately 70 professional dance companies per year through its residency program. Core activities span choreographic creation, premiere production, touring, festivals (Question de danse, +DE GENRES, FestivAnges), audience development for general and young audiences, and educational programs (Éducadanse, JE DANSE À KLAP, Coline formation partnership), supported by EDN European Dancehouse Network membership and digital reach through Numéridanse.

The business model is a publicly subsidized non-profit structure (Association Plaisir d'Offrir, SIRET 343 899 324 000 44, NAF 9001Z) with diversified revenue across four streams: ongoing operating subsidies from the French Ministry of Culture (DRAC Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur), Région Sud Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Département des Bouches-du-Rhône, and Ville de Marseille; coproduction and co-commissioning fees from regional scènes nationales (Le ZEF, Le Merlan, Grand Théâtre de Provence, Châteauvallon, Théâtre Durance) and international ballet companies (Paris Opéra, Geneva Ballet, Ballet du Rhin, Ballet du Nord, Ballet du Capitole de Toulouse, Ballet National de Marseille); private patronage and corporate sponsorship (Fondation BNP Paribas, Fondation Logirem, Fondation SNCF, ADAMI, SACD, Fondation Cléo Thiberge-Edrom, Creative Europe, Institut Français, Caisse des Dépôts); and ticket sales priced at €3–€22 per ticket with concessions for under-25s, students, job seekers, seniors, and large families.

The organization serves a hybrid customer base: professional dance companies and choreographers from France, Europe, and internationally seeking residency, coproduction, and touring infrastructure; general public and families in the Marseille region attending performances and participatory events; and international ballet companies commissioning works from Michel Kelemenis. The artistic portfolio comprises 50+ choreographic works spanning four decades, with a notable young-audience repertoire (L'Amoureux de Madame Muscle, Henriette & Matisse, L'Ingénue sorcière, LÉGENDE). The organization has 11 direct employees and is led by founder Michel Kelemenis, who holds the rank of Officier des Arts et des Lettres (2013) and Chevalier de l'Ordre National du Mérite (2007).

Name

KLAP Maison pour la danse | Kelemenis&cie

Legal name

Association Plaisir d'Offrir

Website

https://kelemenis.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

KLAP Maison pour la danse | Kelemenis&cie is a Marseille-based non-profit association operating a 2,000 m² purpose-built dance venue (opened 2011) and Michel Kelemenis's choreographic company (founded 1987). It hosts ~70 resident companies annually, produces contemporary dance works for general and young audiences, and runs festivals, residencies, and educational programs funded by French public subsidies, coproduction fees, and private patronage.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts Venue and Dance Production

NAICS

Dance Companies (71112), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Dance Festivals & Dance Series (MPAGADAJ)

Keywords

• Contemporary dance production
• Dance venue operations
• Choreographic residency programs
• Dance education workshops
• Performing arts festivals

Headquarters

HQ city

Marseille

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public subsidies and institutional funding: KLAP and Kelemenis&cie receive ongoing operating subsidies from the French Ministry of Culture / DRAC Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, the Région Sud Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, the Département des Bouches-du-Rhône, and the Ville de Marseille. These constitute the primary financial base of the organization.
2. Ticket sales and event revenue: The venue sells tickets to performances ranging from €3 to €22, with most events priced at €5 (standard) or €10–15 (full price). Some events are free. Reservations are handled by email and phone.
3. Coproduction and co-commissioning fees: Kelemenis&cie and KLAP serve as coproduction partners for new creations. Coproduction fees from partner theaters (Grand Théâtre de Provence, Théâtre Durance, Le ZEF, etc.) and co-commissioning arrangements with external companies generate project-specific revenue.
4. Private patronage and corporate sponsorship: Mécénat and private partners (Logirem, La Fondation Logirem, La Fondation SNCF, BNP Paribas / Dream Up, La Fondation Cléo Thiberge-Edrom, Danse au Sud) contribute funding and in-kind support as part of the organization's diversified funding base.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

KLAP Maison pour la danse operates a 2,000 m² purpose-built dance facility in Marseille (inaugurated 2011) hosting approximately 70 professional dance companies annually for residencies and premieres, alongside Kelemenis&cie, the contemporary dance company founded by Michel Kelemenis in 1987 that produces choreographic works presented internationally. Together the organization delivers ticketed performances, festivals, educational programs, and professional residencies under a single roof.

Product overview

KLAP Maison pour la danse is a Marseille-based dance facility and cultural venue established in 2011, operated alongside Kelemenis&cie, the contemporary dance company founded by Michel Kelemenis in 1987. The organization operates as a unified offering combining a physical venue (2000 sqm dedicated dance center), a professional dance company producing works internationally, and extensive public engagement programs. The core products include: the KLAP venue hosting ~70 resident companies annually, Kelemenis&cie's choreographic productions (notably L'Amoureux de Madame Muscle, La Barbe bleue, COUP DE GRÂCE, MAGNIFIQUES), and educational initiatives (Éducadanse, JE DANSE À KLAP). The service portfolio extends to three annual festivals (Question de danse, +DE GENRES, FestivAnges), artist residencies, and the digital platform Numéridanse. The organization produces works for general and young audiences (ages 4+), with notable pieces like Henriette & Matisse and L'Ingénue sorcière serving family and youth segments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Products and services

• Kelemenis&cie The professional contemporary dance company founded by Michel Kelemenis in 1987, producing choreographic works presented internationally by major ballet companies and at KLAP. Creates pieces for various audiences including young publics and family audiences, with a catalog of 50+ works.
• KLAP Maison pour la danse A 2,000 m² purpose-built dance facility in Marseille inaugurated in October 2011, providing optimal conditions for professional dance companies' creation and public engagement with dance. Hosts approximately 70 companies annually.
• Résidences à KLAP Residency program offering professional dance companies optimal conditions for creation, with approximately 70 companies hosted annually at KLAP. Includes access to studios, technical support, and premiere opportunities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 70 companies deploy their projects at KLAP each year
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• EDN — European Dancehouse NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKLAP Maison pour la danse has been a member of the European Dancehouse Network (EDN) since its opening in 2011. The network facilitates the EDN AGM at KLAP and provides international programmer access for hosted companies. Michel Kelemenis serves on network initiatives and CROSSINGS training programs.
• ONDA (Office National de Diffusion Artistique)majorOthersONDA is a national agency for artistic dissemination that supports the touring and distribution of performing arts works, including those produced or coproduced by Kelemenis&cie and hosted at KLAP.
• NumeridanseminorOthersNumeridanse (numeridanse.tv) is a digital dance platform that provides online access to dance content, including KLAP-produced works and archival material, extending the organization's digital reach.
• Institut FrançaismajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Institut Français supports Kelemenis&cie's international missions and cultural export activities, including training and creation programs in Cracow, Kyoto, Los Angeles, India, Korea, and China.
• Le ZEF — Scène nationale de MarseillemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLe ZEF (scène nationale de Marseille) is a major coproduction and copresentation partner, having hosted works by Arthur Perole (CieF), Kelemenis&cie, and other hosted companies. KLAP and Le ZEF cross-program events including BALLROOM and FestivAnges.
• Le Merlan — Scène nationale de MarseillemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLe Merlan (scène nationale de Marseille) is a key partner for coproduction and copresentation, notably co-presenting +DE DANSE festival events, hosting Arthur Perole's La Ruche residency, and programming Kelemenis&cie works including La Barbe bleue.
• Grand Théâtre de Provence / Les Théâtres (Aix-en-Provence)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrand Théâtre de Provence in Aix-en-Provence is a key coproduction and premiere partner for Kelemenis&cie works including MAGNIFIQUES (2023 creation), La Barbe bleue, and the Question de danse festival.
• Théâtre Durance — Scène conventionnée d'intérêt national (Château-Arnoux-Saint-Auban)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThéâtre Durance is a regular coproduction partner for Kelemenis&cie works including COUP DE GRÂCE and Arthur Perole/CieF productions, with ongoing artistic partnership including the CROSSINGS program.
• Châteauvallon — Scène nationale (Ollioules)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChâteauvallon (scène nationale) is a regular coproduction and copresentation partner for Kelemenis&cie and hosted companies, including hosting La Barbe bleue and various FestivAnges events.
• Theatre Massalia / MarseilleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThéâtre Massalia (scène conventionnée pour la création jeune public) is a partner for family-oriented programming, co-presenting FestivAnges events and family workshops at KLAP.
• Education NationaleminorOthersEducation Nationale partners with KLAP for school-based dance education programs and workshop sessions aligned with national curricula.
• ArsudminorOthersArsud is a regional cultural partner providing operational or project support to KLAP's activities in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region.
• Réseau en scène Languedoc-RoussillonminorOthersRéseau en scène Languedoc-Roussillon is a regional performing arts network providing touring and dissemination support for works produced or coproduced by Kelemenis&cie in the Occitanie region.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• La Villette (Paris): A large Parisian cultural complex presenting dance, music, and contemporary performance with significant residencies and educational programs. Comparable to KLAP in mission but at vastly larger scale, with overlapping institutional funders and audiences for international dance programming.
• Sadler's Wells (London): A leading international dance presenting house in London with a global network of associate artists and touring partnerships. Comparable to KLAP as a purpose-built dance venue operating within EDN, with similar institutional positioning and touring programmer relationships.
• Théâtre National de la Danse de Chaillot: France's national theater dedicated to dance, presenting a wide international repertoire and hosting company residencies in Paris. Comparable as a publicly funded dance-presenting venue at much larger scale, competing for the same European touring circuit and French institutional capital.

Direct peers

• Centre Chorégraphique National de Montpellier (CCN Montpellier / Collectif Danse Bikkel): A national choreographic center that produces and tours dance works while hosting residencies. Highly comparable as a French CCN with simultaneous production, presentation, and transmission missions — and historically significant as Michel Kelemenis's training ground under Dominique Bagouet.
• Centre Chorégraphique National d'Aix-en-Provence (CCN Aix / Preljocaj): A Centre Chorégraphique National combining a resident dance company (Angelin Preljocaj) with venue operations, residencies, and educational programs in Provence. Closely comparable to KLAP/Kelemenis&cie in combining a signature choreographic company with a venue-based creation and presentation model in the same PACA region.
• Tanzhaus NRW (Düsseldorf): A dedicated dance presenting and production venue in Düsseldorf with residency programs, festivals, and educational outreach. Comparable to KLAP as a publicly funded German dance house serving as a regional hub and EDN peer.
• Mercat de les Flors (Barcelona): Barcelona's municipal 'dance house' — a venue dedicated exclusively to dance creation and presentation, with residencies, festivals, and educational programming. Highly comparable to KLAP in mission, scale, and the European Dancehouse Network membership.
• Maison de la Danse (Lyon): A major French dance presenting venue in Lyon with a national and international programming mission, hosting companies in residency and producing its own season. Directly comparable to KLAP as a purpose-built dance house serving as a regional hub for choreographic creation and audience development in France.

Regional players

• Ballet National de Marseille: Marseille-based national ballet company with its own venue (Pôle Arts et Scènes) and significant choreographic creation output. Comparable as a regionally dominant dance institution in the same city, sharing Marseille audiences, public funders, and presenting infrastructure.
• Kampnagel (Hamburg): A major Hamburg performance venue presenting dance, theater, and contemporary performance with a residency and international coproduction focus. Comparable as a publicly funded European venue combining dance presentation, residency hosting, and international programming — but broader in artistic scope than KLAP.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/klapkelemenis
• Facebookfacebook.com/klapkelemenis
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/klap-maison-pour-la-danse
• Instagraminstagram.com/klapkelemenis

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