BATC Artists Training
The Artistic Certificate of Circus Techniques (BATC) is aimed at young people aged 17 to 23 who wish to prepare for careers in the circus. The training is based on a common core in circus techniques, which helps to consolidate a high technical level in several fundamental disciplines while pursuing a chosen specialization. The first year provides the opportunity to explore and confirm this choice, thanks to the support of the teaching team. Throughout the course, supervising teachers guide students and pass on their expertise in order to develop both technical and artistic skills, essential for a future career as a circus artist.
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2025 selection procedureA new diploma is being prepared with the University Paris-Est Créteil (UPEC), without any changes to the current course content.
Training objectives
The objective of this 2-year training program is to train circus artists, to prepare for obtaining a level 4 diploma (Artistic Certificate of Circus Techniques), and to provide those who wish to continue in a higher school with the means to enhance their skills and develop their professional networks.
BATC 1st year
Objectives of the first year
Openness to the diversity of professional practices: social circus, stage management, collective creation, individual creation
The informed choice of a specialty (all can be considered except work with animals, magic, and clowns)
The acquisition of artistic fundamentals: dance, singing, theatrical play
The acquisition of technical fundamentals: trampoline, acrobatics, balance, physical preparation
BATC 2nd year
Second year objectives
The acquisition of technical fundamentals: trampoline, acrobatics, balance, physical preparation
The acquisition of artistic fundamentals: dance, singing, theatrical play
The informed choice of a specialty (all can be considered except work with animals, magic, and clowns)
Openness to the diversity of professional practices: social circus, stage management, collective creation, individual creation
Training
How to apply? BATC selections
Access to training is through a competitive examination.
Prerequisite
Being aged 17 to 23 years
Being physically fit for intensive circus practice
Certifying a practice of circus for 2 years
The contest
The entrance competition consists of two selection stages:
the application file
the selection internship
The terms of the competition can be adapted to the potential disabilities of candidates. Please contact Fabienne Tissier or Bertrand Bossard, disability representatives.
Online submission of the application form on February 2, 2025
Deadline for submitting applications is March 2, 2025 (questionnaire to be completed and videos to be uploaded)
Announcement of the selected files on March 29, 2024
Selection stage at ENACR from May 6 to 10, 2024
Announcement of the admitted candidates on the last day of the selection stage
To apply
1
Download the document “How to apply?” on the side
2
Complete this form: (link to come when the form is online)
