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Classical Ballet

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Registration

Daily classes in the Paris Marais Dance School's professional undergraduate program.

These classes from Undergraduate program the Paris Marais Dance School's professional training program are open to professionals visiting Paris and those who want to deepen their technique.

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excluding school vacations, zone C, from September 1, 2025 to June 27, 2026

PLEASE NOTE: classes WEDNESDAYS AND THURSDAYS will resume on September 23 at the conservatory.

Online registration: classes and courses

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Registration

Calendar

classes held throughout the year from early September to late June, except during school holidays in Zone C (Paris) and on public holidays. See Practical Information.

The classes on Wednesdays and Thursdays at the conservatory start on September 20.

Teachers

Ghislain de COMPREIGNAC (FR)

classical ballet teacher, state-certified (D.E.), co-founder of Paris Marais Dance School

  • Classical and Neo-classical
  • repertoire, partnering
  • Children & Teens
  • Adults
  • Pre-professionals

Nathalie BOCHENEK (FR)

classical ballet teacher, state-certified (D.E.)

  • classical ballet, pointes
  • repertoire
  • Classes
  • Teens
  • Pre-professionals

Prices

Payments over 1 to 10 months
20% DISCOUNTS for FAMILIES, STUDENTS, FREELANCERS, JOB SEEKERS

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Outfit

Your Outfit .

However, please respect the spirit of the school.

Practical information

Please ask the teacher's advice before registering to attend regularly.

Please remove your shoes upon entering.

Shelves are available for storing your shoes.

Separate changing rooms and restrooms for women and men.

You can leave all your belongings in the changing rooms, so there's no need to clutter up the studios. Your belongings are safe there.

Online registration: classes and courses

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Annual subscriptions - find out more

A subscription is the recommended option, as it encourages regularity and progress.
This is a year-long enrollment in classes same classes, with fixed days and times.
Subscriptions are for the period from September to June, according to the school calendar, and in classes until the end of June.
It is possible to make up for a classes with another classes.

Children and Teens:
> Only on annual subscription.
> 1 week out of 2 formula: ask for the 50% discount code at contact@pmds.fr
Medical certificate required (every year), to be submitted before the end of September.

Adults:
3 possible formulas:

> Membership (recommended): priority access to classes, permanent or occasional discounts. The most economical option.
> Cards for 5, 10, or 20 classes, valid for 4 months on all classes and all disciplines. The most flexible option.
> classes .


classes
Children and teens: free all year round

> Adults: same price as a classes (free in September). Come to classes your choice, NO RESERVATION REQUIRED.
Outfit classes : no specific Outfit ; leggings, T-shirts, and socks are acceptable.
Available for purchase on site: leotards (€18), tights (€12), and dance shoes (€18).


classes duration classes prices
> classes to 1-hour classes : €460/year. For ages 3 to 12
> 1. classes . classes and adults
- no classes school holidays (35 weeks): €590/year. This applies to classes weekdays.
- with classes the first week of school holidays, except Christmas (38 weeks): €650/year. This applies to classes and 7:30 p.m. classes on weekdays and 10 a.m. classes on Saturdays.


Multiple subscriptions - classes
You
can also subscribe to several classes per week; you will then benefit from progressive discounts on the basic subscription rate.
- 1st classes: The price is displayed directly when ordering (e.g., $460 for a classes )
- 2nd classes: €60 discount
- 3rd classes: €80 discount
- 4th classes: €100 discount
- 5th classes: €120 discount.

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‍It
is still possible to register for classes , paying only for the months remaining until the end of June. When registering online, simply select the annual subscription option, then on the next screen choose the pro-rated discount for the year in classes. The deduction for the previous months will be automatically applied.

Discounts, on subscriptions only
A
20% discount is offered to intermittent workers, job seekers, parents of families with four or more children, and families with two members enrolled in our classes.
When registering online, simply select the annual subscription option, then on the next screen select the "Students, Families, Freelancers, Job Seekers" discount. Proof of eligibility is required.

Registration fee: €45.
Required once per year for all subscriptions, cards, or intensive workshop 10% discount in dance stores in Paris).
Includes membership in the Association des amis de Paris Marais Dance School (€10).

‍Medicalcertificate:
‍Minors
-18 years; compulsory, every year, to be submitted before the end of September. Not required when registering online.
Adults: no medical certificate, or on request from the instructor.

2025-2026 - When are the INTERNSHIPS?

Intensive workshops are scheduled during all school holidays.

Please consult the INTENSIVE WORKSHOPS section of this website.

Should we notify in case of absence?

YES, if the participant is a minor, it is advisable to notify the classes WhatsApp group classes this way, the teacher will be informed directly.

NO if the participant is an adult. If you cannot attend on the scheduled day, you may choose another day or time to replace it, provided it is approximately the same level.

Access

26 Boulevard de Sébastopol, 75004 Paris

Add the address to your contacts now!

The door code will be sent to you at the end of your registration.

The studios are exceptionally located in the heart of Paris, right next to the Forum des Halles (RER and metro entrance) and the Centre Pompidou.

Transport

Metro

Châtelet (240m), lines 1, 4, 7, 11, 14

Rambuteau (350m), line 11

Les Halles (350m), line 4

Etienne Marcel (380m), line 4

Hôtel de Ville (400m), lines 1, 11

RER

o Chatelet-Les Halles (250m), lines A, B, D

BUS

Lines 27, 38, 45, 47, 58, 67, 70, 74, 75, 76, 85, 96

Line 38 stops right in front.

PARKING

Sébastopol Parking, opposite

20 parking facilities within 400m

Changing rooms - services - lost and found

Changing rooms

Separate equipped changing rooms for women and men.

Separate restrooms and showers for women and men.

In practice:

> Everyone entering the premises (participants, children, parents) is asked to remove their shoes at the entrance and place them in the designated area, along with their coat or umbrella.

> It is recommended that you leave your bag in the changing room so that you don't have to take anything with you into the dance studio.

Lost and Found

Nothing is lost, everything is found!

The lost and found cupboard is located in the vaulted reception hall.

Services:

You will appreciate:

o new and clean studios

o floors with Harlequin sprung floors and mats, designed for dance

o new, separate changing rooms for men and women with toilets and showers

o a waiting and relaxation room

o drinks

o dance films

o a dancewear sales point

o an Internet connection.

2025-2026 - What are your closing days and public holidays?

Outside of school holidays, PMDS is open every day, from Monday to Sunday.

PMDS is closed:

- All public holidays, except during training courses and except November 11 and May 8.

-       Ascension Day long weekend (Thursday to Sunday inclusive).

PMDS is open:

- November 11 and May 8

School holidays:

classes annual classes do not take place during school holidays in Zone C.

classes are held at 7:30 p.m. during the first week of school vacations, except at Christmas.
Five-day courses from Monday to Friday are scheduled during all vacations.

What Outfit for a first classes children and adults)?

A t-shirt, leggings, socks.

– classical ballet preferablypointes shoes.

– contemporary dance, floor barre barefoot.

You can then purchase an Outfit suited to regular practice, as indicated on the Outfits page.

Is a medical certificate required?

For children and teenagers, a medical certificate is required each year for annual registration, even for classes . The medical certificate must be provided within one month of online registration.
For workshops, the certificate is not required.

For adults, a medical certificate is not required.

Regardless of the participant's classes age, the instructor may request a medical certificate if he or she deems it necessary.

How to determine your level?

If you are a complete beginner or advanced, there is no question:

- Beginner 1st classes 1 year

-       beginner : 2 to 4 years of practice after the age of 8

-       confirmed / advanced : + 6 to 8 years of practice after the age of 8

If you have an intermediate level but haven't danced for a long time, no problem, you choose the level you want (beginner, intermediate or beginner/medium) and readjust if necessary.

Classical: You can attend the level you usually take. Then you can adjust if necessary.

Contemporary-Graham:It is imperative to start with the fundamental technique, and first and foremost, with floor barre classes floor barre Maggie Boogaart.
For intermediate level: you must have done all the necessary preparation to be able to do turns around the back (including "going to the elbow") and at least the first three developments of "back leg extension" and "exercise on six" (complete).
For advanced level: by invitation from the teacher. You must know how to do the six developments of "back leg extension," a pitch turn, and a "tilt" raised in balance.

How can I sign up for a classes

Subscriptions can only be purchased online on this website. From the button at the top of the page, choose the teacher, then Annual Activities.

How do I sign up for multiple classes

For the first classes , select "First classes."

For the second classes , use the "add a classes" button, then select "second classes." A €60 discount will be automatically deducted.

For the third classes , use the "add a classes" button, then select "third classes." A €80 discount will be automatically deducted.

For 4th classes above, use the "add a classes" button, then select "4th classes," then "5th classes," etc. An €80 discount will be automatically deducted.

Can I pay in installments?

You can pay in 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, or 10 installments for subscriptions.

You can pay in 1, 2, 3, or 4 installments for class passes.

A payment schedule is offered during the registration process.

Payments are made over successive months.

Is it true that one can pay in up to 10 installments?

That's right, you can pay in up to 10 installments for subscriptions purchased in September and October.