Taipei, Aug. 25 (CNA) The Taipei Performing Arts Center (TPAC) and Centre National de la Danse (CND), a dance institution sponsored by the French Ministry of Culture, decided to further strengthen their cooperative relationship on Friday.

TPAC Director Austin Wang and CND Deputy Managing Director Aymar Crosnier signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on cooperation at a ceremony in Taipei, pledging to expand future development and exchanges.

Under the MOU, the two sides will foster artistic dialogue and exploration, as well as facilitate mutual understanding and learning.

Moreover, the collaboration also intends to allow students and professionals from both side to enroll and participate in their respective nurturing courses, such as CND's summer dance camp or TPAC's annual Camping Asia activity.

Established in 1998 and located on the outskirts of Paris, the CND is a renowned institution that provides training and certification for both amateurs and professionals, including diplomas for dance choreographers.