REGISTRATION 2025-2026 - choose your classes
SUMMER CLASSES Graham/Classical/Jazz/Claquettes/Yoga - info
TICKETS SHOWS June 21
SUMMER CLASSES Graham/Classical/Jazz/Claquettes/Yoga - info
TICKETS SHOWS June 21
Graham course
registrationLevel 1 and 2 classes taught by Maggie Boogaart. Daily classes levels 3 and 4 of the Paris Marais Dance School's advanced professional training program, taught by Maggie Boogaart and Tancredo Tavarez.
Level 1 and 2 classes taught by Maggie Boogaart are for anyone seeking the authenticity of Graham technique, as it was taught during Martha Graham's lifetime.
- at 12:30 p.m., Tuesdays
- at 7:30 p.m., Tuesdays and Fridays
-at 6.30pm every day, Monday to Friday.
Maggie Boogaart's charismatic personality and coaching expertise give her classes a personal development dimension that takes participants to the next level.
"Maggie's classes are highly transformative on a soul level. Cathy
These daily classes from 9am to 11am for levels 3 and 4 of the Paris Marais Dance School's advanced professional training cycle are open to professionals visiting Paris and to those wishing to deepen their mastery of Graham technique.
Tancredo Tavarez danced with the Graham Company under the artistic direction of Martha Graham. In his classes, he passed on his extraordinary knowledge of Graham technique and repertoire .
excluding school vacations, zone C, from September 1, 2024 to June 27, 2025
classes at 7.30pm take place during the 1st week of school vacations. No classes the 2nd week.
Join Maggie Boogaart and Tancredo Tavarez for 3 hours of technique and repertoire every day:
> 2 - 5 pm: technique and repertoire, levels 3 & 4 - July 7 to August1, 2025
> 6:30-8pm: technique and repertoire, levels 1 & 2 - July 7 to 18
> 5:30-7pm: technique and repertoire, levels 1 & 2 - July 21 to August1
With a show every Friday at 4pm.
See the intensive workshop presentation
Online registration: classes and courses
Graham course
registration
classes take place all year round, from early September to late June, except during school vacations in zone C (Paris) and on public holidays. See Practical info.
The classes on Wednesdays and Thursdays at the conservatory start on September 20.
Contemporary dance teacher, GRAHAM technique, co-founder, state diploma exemption (D.E.)
Professeur de Danse contemporaine, technique Graham, diplômé d'Etat (D.E.) et C.A.
Payments over 1 to 10 months
DISCOUNTS 20% FAMILY, STUDENTS, INTERMITTENTS, JOB SEEKERS
Academic tights or leotard and tights of same color. Bare feet.
Please ask the teacher for advice before signing up to come regularly.
Outfit : academic tights or leotard and tights of same color. Barefoot.
Please remove your shoes on entering.
Shelves are available for storing your shoes.
Separate changing rooms and sanitary facilities for men and women.
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
Graham course
registration
Subscription is the recommended formula, encouraging regularity and progress.
It involves enrolling for the whole year in the same classes, with a fixed day and time.
Subscriptions are taken out for the period from September to June, according to the school's timetable, and in year classes until the end of June.
It is possible to make up for a lost classes by taking 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:
> Subscription (recommended): priority access to classes, permanent or occasional discounts. The most economical.
> Cards for 5, 10 or 20 classes, valid for 4 months on all classes, all disciplines. The most flexible.
> Single classes.
Trial classes
>Children and teens: free all year> Adults: same rate as normal classes (free in September). Come to the classes of your choice, WITHOUT RESERVATION.
Outfit trialclasses : no dress code; leggings, t-shirts, socks are accepted.
On sale on site: leotards (18€), tights (12€) and slippers (18€).
classes durationand fees
> Classes from 45mn to 1h: 460€/year. For 3 and 12 year olds
> 1h30 class. Teen and adult classes
- without classes during school vacations (35 weeks): 590€/year. This applies to 18h weekday classes .
- with classes during the 1st week of school vacations, except Christmas (38 weeks): 650€/year. This applies to classes at 12:30 and 7:30 pm on weekdays and at 10 am on Saturdays.
Multiplesubscriptions- Additional classes
Youcan also subscribe to several additional classes per week; you then benefit from progressive discounts on the basic subscription rate.
- 1st classes: The rate is displayed directly when you order (e.g.: 460€ for a 1h classes )
- 2nd classes: discount of 60€
- 3rd classes: discount of 80€
- 4th classes: discount of 100€
- 5th classes: discount of 120€.
classes subscriptions
It's still possible to sign up for year classes , paying only for upcoming months until the end of June. When registering online, simply choose the yearly subscription formula, then on a subsequent screen choose the pro rata reduction for the year in classes. the deduction for previous months is automatically offered.
Reductions, on subscriptions only
A 20% reduction is offered to intermittents, jobseekers, parents of families with 4 or more children, families with 2 enrolled in our classes.
When registering online, simply choose the annual subscription formula, then on a subsequent screen choose the "Students, Families, Intermittents, Jobseekers" reduction. Proof of entitlement is required.
Feesde dossier:45 €.
Mandatory once a year, for any subscription, card or intensive workshop (10% discount in dance stores in Paris).
Includes membership of 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.
Courses are scheduled during all school vacations.
Please consult the section TRAINING of this site.
YES if the participant is a minor, please notify the teacher directly on the classes whatsapp group.
NO if the participant is over 18. If you can't come on the scheduled day, you can choose another day or time to replace it, as long as it's roughly the same level.
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 benefit from an exceptional location in the heart of Paris, right next to the Forum des Halles (RER and metro entrance) and the Centre Pompidou.
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 just ahead.
PARKING
Parking Sébastopol, opposite
20 parking lots less than 400m away
Separate men's and women's changing rooms.
Separate men's and women's toilets and showers.
In practice :
> All persons entering the premises (participants, children, parents) are asked to remove their shoes at the entrance and to leave their shoes, coat or umbrella where indicated.
> We recommend that you leave your bag at changing room, so that you don't need to bring anything into the dance studio.
Nothing is lost, everything is found!
The lost and found cupboard is located in the vaulted reception room.
You'll enjoy :
o new, clean studios
o floors with Harlequin flooring and carpets, designed for dancing
o new separate M/F changing rooms with toilets and showers
o a waiting and rest room
o beverages
o dance films
o a sales outlet for dancewear
o an Internet connection.
Outside of school vacations, PMDS is open every day from Monday to Sunday.
PMDS is closed:
- all public holidays, except during training courses
- Ascension Day (Thursday to Sunday inclusive).
School vacations :
Regular annual classes do not take place during zone C school vacations
5-day courses from Monday to Friday are scheduled for all vacations.
A t-shirt, leggings, socks.
- classical ballet : preferably half ballet slipperspointes .
- contemporary dance, floor barre : barefoot.
You can then purchase an outfit that is more in line with regular practice, listed on the Outfits page.
Forchildren and teenagers, a medical certificate is required every year for annual registration, even in classes year. The medical certificate must be provided within one month of online registration.
For courses, the certificate is not required.
For adults, no medical certificate is required.
Regardless of classes or the age of the participant, the instructor may request a medical certificate if he or she deems it necessary.
If you are a complete beginner or an experienced person, the question does not arise:
- beginner 1e classes Initiation 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 ballet You can present yourself at the level you usually take. Then you will adjust if necessary.
Contemporary-Graham: It is imperative to start with the fundamental techniqueand first of all, floor barre classes with Maggie Boogaart.
For the intermediate level: you must have done all the preparation necessary to be able to do the turns around the back (including "going to the elbow") and at least the first 3 developments of "back leg extension" and "exercise on six" (complete).
For the advanced level: at the teacher's invitation. You must be able to do all 6 "back leg extension" developments, a pitch turn, and a raised "tilt" in balance.
Subscriptions can only be taken online on this same site. From the button at the top of the page, choose the teacher, then Annual Activities.
For the 1st classes , choose "1st classes".
For the 2nd weekly classes , use the "add a classes" button, then choose "2nd classes". 60€ discount will be deducted automatically.
For the 3rd classes , use the "add a classes" button, then choose "3rd classes". 80€ discount will be deducted automatically.
For the 4th classes and following, use the "add a classes" button, then choose "4th classes", then "5th classes" .... 80€ discount will be deducted automatically.
You can pay in 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 10 times for subscriptions.
You can pay in 1, 2, 3 or 4 times for the cards.
A schedule is provided during the registration process.
The withdrawals are made on successive months.
It's true, you can pay up to 10 times for subscriptions taken out in September and October.
