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Cours Florent

Paris

Cours Florent is a French theatre school created in 1967 by François Florent. It is owned by the Galileo Global Education group and joined the Arts et Création pole of the Studialis group in December 2011. The school is known for training actors and theatre professionals, and it has had continuous successes in the entrance exam for the Conservatoire National Supérieur d'Art Dramatique de Paris since 1967.

The school is located in five places in Paris, in the 19th and 20th districts, including rue Archereau, rue Mathis, avenue Jean-Jaurès, rue des Haies, and quai de l'Oise. It also has locations in Brussels, Belgium; Montpellier, since September 2015; and Lormont near Bordeaux, since the start of the 2017 school year. Cours Florent offers a three-year professional training course, as well as courses in acting, musical comedy, current music, and training for children and teenagers through Florent Jeunesse. Its teaching also includes options such as cinema or theatre, singing, diction, movement, and improvisation.

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Location of Cours Florent in Paris

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Locations and Training

Cours Florent is a French theatre school created in 1967 by François Florent and now owned by the Galileo Global Education group. In Paris, it operates in five locations across the 19th and 20th districts: rue Archereau, rue Mathis, avenue Jean-Jaur s, rue des Haies, and quai de l'Oise. The school also has a location in Brussels, Belgium, as well as sites in Montpellier since September 2015 and in Lormont near Bordeaux since the start of the 2017 school year. Its main educational offer is a three-year professional training course.

History and Role of Cours Florent

Cours Florent was created in 1967 by Francois Florent. It is known for training actors and theater professionals, and it has had continuous successes in the entrance exam for the Conservatoire National Superieur d'Art Dramatique de Paris since its founding year. For some time, Francis Huster directed the free class at Cours Florent. In December 2011, Cours Florent joined the Arts et Creation pole of the Studialis group.

Training Programs at Cours Florent

Cours Florent offers a range of training programs for different ages and interests. Its main acting course lasts three years and is open to students from the age of 17, following an entrance course or test. The school also allows students to specialize in cinema or theater, with options that include singing, diction, movement, and improvisation. Its pedagogy is based on tests such as monologues and two-person scenes, which are used to assess students.

The institution also includes a specialized class for preparation to enter the Conservatoire National Superieur d'Art Dramatique. In addition, Cours Florent provides a free two-year acting program called classe libre, which is selected through an annual three-stage international competition held in Paris and in the regions. Beyond acting, the school offers a three-year musical comedy program and a three-year current music course called Florent Musique. For younger students, the Florent Jeunesse program provides training from the age of 6, along with workshops and courses during the school year.

Admission and Training

Admission to Cours Florent is linked to its three-year professional actor training. Students are admitted after completing an internship and receiving a positive assessment from their teachers. The school also offers summer and Christmas courses in several cities, including Paris, Brussels, Bordeaux, Toulouse, Montpellier, Marseille, Strasbourg, and Lyon.

Annual Prizes and Public Ceremonies

Cours Florent organizes the Olga-Horstig prize every year. This prize presents a selection of the best students of Cours Florent, and its presentation is open to the public and to professionals. The school also awards the Jacques prize annually for the best final work by its students. The Jacques prize ceremony is described as a highlight of Cours Florent.