Terms and Conditions
last changes May 20, 2023
previous changes from april 1, 2022
Some points to remember:
- PMDS is the abbreviation for Paris Marais Dance School, a brand that brings together the SAS Paris Marais Dance School Conservatoire and the professional training including the Initial CHAD Cycle and the Upper cycle.
- All classes are taught in French, or in English if necessary.
- The classes are accessible to children from 4 to 7 years old, the classes are accessible from the age of 8. The pointes can be practiced by girls from the age of 12, or a little before with the teacher's permission. The classes of contemporary dance accessible from the age of 8, and 14 for the Graham technique. The classes Advanced courses are accessible from 15 years old and at an advanced level.
- A medical certificate is required each year for all minors taking part in classes .
- Anyone participating in the classes certifies that it is not medically dispensable by a qualified physician. In case of doubt, teachers may require a medical certificate.
- Professors reserve the right to refuse any person who does not correspond to the level or image or ethics of the classes and the group present. They may decide at any time to exclude from the classes a person whose behaviour is likely to interfere with the normal course of the classes.
- As the level of the students in each class is not always homogeneous, the teacher adapts the level of each class classes depending on the students present; He can adapt the difficulty of the exercises by creating separate groups. Students accept that some exercises are not adapted to their level.
- The school's teaching method incorporates the practice of many corrections essential to obtaining the correct postures. Teachers are required to have physical contact with students, within the bounds of propriety, which students and their parents accept.
- It is the responsibility of each student and their parents, not PMDS, to purchase personal accident insurance.
- PMDS declines all responsibility for minor children outside the dance studios where the children are with their teacher. It is up to the parents to assess their degree of freedom or to have them accompanied to each room of the classes.
- When a participant sustains an injury, he/she should report it immediately to the teachers so that they can help determine what is needed for immediate care (arrange for an ambulance, notify his/her family...) or adapt the classes in case of minor injuries.
- The management and the teachers cannot be held responsible for theft, loss or any material or physical damage caused or suffered by any person, including guests or accompanying persons.
- Participants in the classes must change only in the changing rooms, to the exclusion of any other place.
- The classes are not public; No spectators will be admitted without the teacher's permission.
- Parents and friends are welcome to attend the final course presentations.
- Application fees are valid for the entire season from September to August.
- To register for the classes and internships, it is essential to first consult the presentation of the classes and internships on the school's website https://www.paris-marais-dance-school.org/.
- Registrations for classes and internships are done online, with online payments by bank debit or credit card. Payments by Western Union, Moneygram, or others are not accepted. Holiday vouchers are not accepted.
- All intensive workshop started is due, with no refund possible.
- In the event of force majeure (external, unforeseeable, irresistible event), causing an impossibility to make the classes or a intensive workshop, the school is working to provide an alternative to ensure the continuity of classes.
- Any dancer participating in a classes accepts that the management or any person authorized by the management (journalist, photographer, filmmaker) may take photos and videos during the classes and gives up his right to his image. Anyone who does not wish to accept this condition should simply report it to the teacher before the start of the classes.
