Insertion Professionnelle — Professional Integration Year

Professional Integration Program at École de Cirque de Bordeaux

The Professional Integration program is designed for circus artists who already have a project in mind. The main objectives of this program are to assist in defining and constructing a professional project within the circus arts sector and to connect the artist with artistic and cultural partners. The program focuses on four key areas: developing one's discipline, positioning oneself within the professional environment, assessing needs for safe progression on their apparatus, and expressing their artistic and technical personality.

Curriculum

The program includes professional immersion through internships with companies. Throughout the integration process, artists will receive guidance on their individual projects from specialized instructors. The educational coordinator will regularly check in with each participant to adjust and/or direct the support and project as needed. The technical platform includes aerial arts, juggling, acrobatics, Chinese pole, trampolining (both large and mini), balance, and more. Students are evaluated continuously through technical assessments, self-evaluations, written reports, artistic situations, and individual interviews. Detailed evaluation methods and modalities can be found in the information booklet.

Schedule

The program runs from September to June, totaling 597 hours, with approximately 18 hours of instruction per week over 33 weeks.

Cost

The total cost of the program is €2,868.30, which includes educational fees, spectator pathway fees, administrative fees, association membership, and FFEC license fees. Note that this amount may be slightly adjusted in September 2027.

Who it's for

This program is intended for individuals with a proven and regular practice in circus arts and a sufficient understanding of the French language.

Audition

The application deadline for the 2026/2027 cohort is July 19, 2026.

Language

The language of instruction is French.

Contact

For more information, interested individuals can contact Claude Saint-Dizier at c.saintdizier@ecolecirquebordeaux.com. The École de Cirque de Bordeaux is located at 286 Boulevard Alfred Dane, 33000 Bordeaux, and can be reached at 05 56 43 17 18.