Charleroi danse

What Charleroi danse does

Charleroi danse, legally designated Centre chorégraphique Wallonie Bruxelles, is a non-profit choreographic center founded in 1991 and headquartered in Charleroi, Belgium. The organization presents contemporary dance performances across its own venues (Les Écuries in Charleroi and La Raffinerie in Brussels, plus the Couillet Skatepark for outdoor events), operates seasonal programming and two signature festivals (En Vogue and Bodjî), and runs the Festival Bodjî in public spaces across Wallonia-Brussels. It also delivers professional development (Training Programme led by international artists), community workshops (Cours et Ateliers including the Atelier 55+ seniors program and adult ateliers), educational outreach (Médiation/Scolaires), and dance research initiatives (Semaine de la Recherche en Danse and the Collection éclats publication series with Contredanse).

Its core "products" are therefore a portfolio of cultural and educational programs — performances, festivals, residencies, workshops, training, research, and publication — rather than software or technology assets. There is no proprietary technology platform identified; digital distribution is handled via a multilingual (French/Dutch/English) website, social channels (Facebook, Instagram, Vimeo, YouTube), and the Utick third-party ticketing platform. There are no APIs, SDKs, or AI/ML systems in the stack.

The business model is that of a publicly funded cultural institution. Earned revenue is generated from ticket sales (Utick), unit-priced workshops (€7/session for adults, €10/session for Pilates), and the Atelier 55+ program (€60 per trimester), supplemented by on-site sales and a venue shuttle between Charleroi and Brussels. The dominant financial base is public subsidy from the Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles, which confers the center its institutional mandate. Customer segments are distributed across general ticket-buying audiences, amateur dancers (adults and 55+), professional dancers and choreographers, and schools — with go-to-market driven by programming, partnerships (Contredanse, Detours Festival, Tictac Art Centre, TRANSFO/ULB, La Bellone, Les Halles de Schaerbeek, Maison des Cultures Molenbeek), and co-productions rather than enterprise sales motion.

Name

Charleroi danse

Legal name

Centre chorégraphique Wallonie Bruxelles

Website

https://charleroi-danse.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Charleroi danse is the Centre chorégraphique Wallonie Bruxelles, a publicly funded non-profit presenting contemporary dance, supporting choreographic creation, and delivering workshops, training, festivals, and dance research across Charleroi and Brussels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Contemporary Dance and Choreographic Arts

NAICS

Dance Companies (711120), Dance Companies (71112), Other Performing Arts Companies (711190), Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (71111)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Performing Arts Centers & Presenters (Programming/Booking) (MPAGABAM)

Keywords

• Contemporary dance performances
• Choreographic creation support
• Dance training programs
• Performing arts venue
• Dance workshops

Headquarters

HQ city

Charleroi

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ticket sales for performances: Revenue generated from selling tickets to dance performances and spectacles across Charleroi and Brussels venues through the Utick ticketing platform.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Charleroi danse is the Centre chorégraphique de la Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles, presenting contemporary dance performances across its Les Écuries (Charleroi) and La Raffinerie (Brussels) venues. It supports choreographic creation through residencies and coproductions with resident and associated artists, and delivers dance training, professional development, and community workshops for adults, seniors, and professional dancers.

Product overview

Charleroi danse is a single choreographic center (Centre chorégraphique Wallonie Bruxelles) that operates as both a performance venue and cultural organization. The center offers a unified portfolio of services including seasonal dance programming (Programmation), professional training (Training Programme), community classes and workshops (Cours et Ateliers), annual festivals (En Vogue, Bodjî), dance research initiatives (Semaine de la Recherche en Danse, Collection éclats), educational outreach (Médiation/Scolaires), and artistic creation support (Soutien à la Création). These offerings are interconnected through shared venues (Les Écuries, La Raffinerie) and serve professional dancers, amateurs, and general audiences across Charleroi and Brussels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Season Programming (Programmation) Seasonal programming featuring dance performances, spectacles, and cultural events held at Les Écuries (Charleroi), La Raffinerie (Brussels), and external venues.
• Courses and Workshops (Cours et Ateliers) Dance classes and workshops for various audiences including adults (Ateliers Adultes at 7 euros per session) and seniors aged 55+ (Atelier 55+ at 60 euros per trimester).
• Training Programme Professional development programs for dancers including morning classes, workshops, and intensive training sessions led by international artists.
• En Vogue Festival Annual dance festival curated by Charleroi danse featuring contemporary dance performances and artistic programming.
• Festival Bodjée Dance festival taking place around International Dance Day, deploying choreographic programming across Wallonia-Brussels through various venues and public spaces.
• Semaine de la Recherche en Danse Research week dedicated to dance scholarship, featuring performed lectures, workshops, and discussions in partnership with Contredanse and academic institutions.
• Collection éclats Publication series dedicated to valorizing dance research and disseminating knowledge from the choreographic field in Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles, developed with Contredanse.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ContredansecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing collaboration with Contredanse for publishing and dance research. Partnership includes the launch of the Collection éclats, a publication series for dance research in Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles. Contredanse organizes events including 'Lisa Nelson - Danser, une façon de voir' with Charleroi danse and Tictac Art Centre.
• Tictac Art CentreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Tictac Art Centre for collaborative events including the Lisa Nelson presentation series in Brussels.
• TRANSFO (ULB, Charleroi)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with TRANSFO (ULB, Charleroi) as part of the Semaine de la recherche en danse research week.
• La BelloneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with La Bellone for the Semaine de la recherche en danse.
• 76.4 (asbl Coupé Décalé)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with 76.4 for the Semaine de la recherche en danse programming.
• Master Danse et pratiques chorégraphiquesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership with the Master program for dance and choreographic practices for the Semaine de la recherche en danse.
• Detours FestivalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-production partnership with Detours Festival for 'Les Échos de la Rue' by Milan Emmanuel / Cie No Way Back. The festival also hosts 'Detours Quartier' events including battles and community activities alongside Charleroi danse performances.
• Maison des Cultures et de la Cohésion sociale de MolenbeekminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-production partner for 'Les Échos de la Rue', providing venue and community programming at the Grande Halle / Heyvaert in Molenbeek.
• Street OGminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-production partner for 'Les Échos de la Rue' supporting street dance and hip-hop culture programming.
• Les Halles de SchaerbeekminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Les Halles de Schaerbeek for specific performances such as 'Derniers Feux' by Némo Flouret.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Julidans: Amsterdam-based annual contemporary dance festival. Comparable to Charleroi danse's En Vogue and Bodjî festivals as a recurring festival presentation model for international contemporary dance within the Benelux region.
• Kaaitheater: Brussels-based performing arts venue presenting contemporary dance, theater, and performance. Directly comparable to Charleroi danse as a Belgian contemporary dance presenting and producing organization within the same Flemish/Francophone cultural ecosystem.
• Tanzhaus Zürich: Swiss contemporary dance center combining presentation, training, creation support, and community programs. Closely comparable to Charleroi danse's mix of seasonal programming, training programme, workshops, and residencies within a publicly supported institutional model.
• La Manufacture (Lausanne): Swiss professional dance school and choreographic center combining creation, training, and productions. Directly comparable to Charleroi danse's professional training and Soutien à la Création functions within a publicly funded Francophone cultural ecosystem.
• P.A.R.T.S. (Performing Arts Research and Training Studios): Brussels-based dance school and research center founded by Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker. Directly comparable to Charleroi danse's training programme and Soutien à la Création activities, both serving as Belgian hubs for contemporary dance education and choreographic development.
• CNDC (Centre National de Danse Contemporaine) - Angers: French national choreographic center combining creation, training, and dissemination of contemporary dance. Closely comparable to Charleroi danse's model as a publicly funded choreographic center combining residencies, training, and public performance programming.

Regional players

• STUK (House for Dance, Image & Sound): Leuven-based performing arts center presenting contemporary dance, music, and visual arts. Comparable to Charleroi danse as a Belgian/Flemish contemporary dance presenter, though active in a different regional/linguistic market within Belgium.

Broad incumbents

• Sadler's Wells: London's flagship dance venue presenting contemporary dance, ballet, and hip-hop. Comparable to Charleroi danse as a presenter and producer of contemporary dance programming, though at substantially larger scale and with commercial programming diversity.
• Théâtre National Wallonie-Bruxelles: Major federally-funded Brussels theater presenting contemporary live performance including dance. Comparable to Charleroi danse as a recipient of Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles public funding and as a presenter of contemporary performing arts within the same institutional ecosystem.
• Théâtre de la Ville - Paris: Major Parisian publicly funded theater with a strong contemporary dance programming focus. Comparable to Charleroi danse as a Francophone publicly funded presenter of contemporary dance and performance, though at a larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@charleroi-danse
• Facebookfacebook.com/charleroidanse
• Instagraminstagram.com/charleroidanse
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/charleroidanse

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