From 8 to 17 years old, come and learn and perfect your style and technique. PMDS introduces children to the fundamentals and values of classical ballet and contemporary dance. Come and learn and perfect your style and technique. PMDS offers children the chance to discover the foundations and values of classical ballet and contemporary...
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Professor of the Paris Opera Ballet. Guest choreographer at the international level. Benois Dance Prize (2000), Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters.
Choreographer, guest teacher of neo-classical technique and repertoire
Dance teacher classical ballet, state-certified (D.E.), co-founder of Paris Marais Dance School
Contemporary dance teacher, GRAHAM technique, co-founder of Paris Marais Dance School
Teacher of Contemporary Dance - Graham Technique (C.A.)
Classical dance, former soloist with Ballet du Nord, D.E.
Classical and contemporary dance, floor barre
International prima ballerina, classical ballet and repertoire teacher
Contemporary dance teacher, Cunningham, Limon, release
Teacher of contemporary dance, release technique, and American tap dance
Payments over 1 to 10 months
DISCOUNTS 20% FAMILY, STUDENTS, INTERMITTENTS, JOB SEEKERS
During each stay, classical ballet and/or contemporary dance workshops are organized: see workshops
For school vacations: see school vacation dates.
Christmas-New Year: No classes. Kids & Teens course 2nd week._
Autumn, Winter, Spring: classes ends on Sundays. No classes during vacations. Contemporary/classical/jazz classes 1st week, classes classical and repertoire 2nd week. Back-to-school Monday..._
Summer: No classes. Kids & Teens 4 weeks, 2 shows.Studio name link
Registration, classes and courses exclusively online
registration
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
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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.
PMDS only recruits teachers who have had a significant career on stage, with recognized companies and choreographers.
The D.E. - state diploma - is compulsory. Teaching experience must be convincing, and can be verified at classes . Additional training is provided by the school.
We do not recruit teachers who simply have the D.E., but who do not have an important artistic career or who continue a career on stage in parallel.
We're looking for teachers with a passion for teaching, who can work as part of a team with their colleagues.
The specialties considered are exclusively : classical ballet contemporary dance in one of the main techniques (Graham, Horton, Limon ...), Awakening and Introduction to dance.
Courses are scheduled during all school vacations.
Please consult the section TRAINING of this site.
Outside of school vacations, PMDS is open every day from Monday to Sunday.
PMDS is closed:
- December 25, January 1, Easter (Sunday and Monday)
- May 1st and 8th (in 2024)
- Ascension Day (Thursday to Sunday inclusive)
- month of August
- public holidays that fall on a Monday or Friday.
School vacations :
Regular annual classes courses do not take place during zone C school vacations
Courses are scheduled for all vacations.
It will be given to you free of charge in October if you have a subscription.
This card is also your membership card for the Association des Amis de Paris Marais Dance School.
This card allows you to get a 10% discount in some dance stores.
PARIS MARAIS DANCE SCHOOL
26 bd Sébastopol, 75004 Paris
At our premises, you'll find a selection of leotards, tights and booties. All items are selected for their quality and competitive prices. For pointes, we recommend you visit a multi-brand boutique.
Children and teens :
- leotard: €18, in class color
- tights: €12
- slippers: €18.
Adults :
- leotard: 25€, purple color
- tights: €12
- slippers: €25.
ATTITUDE
23 rue de la Pépinière, 75008 PARIS
www.attitude-diffusion.com
(10% discount if you have a classes card or proof of subscription with PMDS)
FAME
87 avenue des Ternes, 75017 Paris
99 rue de Rennes 75006 Paris
SANSHA 52, rue de Clichy, 75009 Paris
> for dance shoes and tap shoes :
FLASHDANCE 17 rue de la Pépinière, 75008 Paris
> for the choice of pointes
BLOCH Paris 34, rue du faubourg Saint-honoré, 75008 Paris
GRISHKO
REPETTO Parisian stores
All outfits must be plain, with no printed designs.
No makeup, or light makeup. No jewelry (watches, bracelets, rings, necklaces, pendants).
At our premises, you'll find a selection of leotards, tights and booties. All items are selected for their quality and competitive prices. For pointes, we recommend you visit a multi-brand boutique.
Adults:
- leotard: 25€, purple color
- tights: €12
- slippers: €25.
A leotard or fitted t-shirt (for boys) with footless tights or an academic
The contemporary is practiced barefoot.
At our premises, you'll find a selection of leotards, tights and booties. All items are selected for their quality and competitive prices. For pointes, we recommend you visit a multi-brand boutique.
Children and teens :
- leotard: €18, in class color
- tights: €12
- slippers: €18.
Boys' underwear: kit/dance belt (Bloch brand, thick), mandatory for all classes, rehearsals, shows.
No jewelry (watches, bracelets, rings, necklaces, pendants).
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.
Outside the open house, it is possible to take a classes trial run.
The classes trial is free all year round for children.
The classes trial is free in September for adults. The rest of the year, it costs the same as a normal classes (22€).
There's no need to book a trial classes or to contact us.
During the open days from September 2 to 14, two free classes per discipline for new participants!
Try out several disciplines, classical, contemporary, tap, floor barre, Zen dance ..., within the limits of available places.
Come with your friends!
* classes are FREE * : for new participants only
Awakening , Initiation, Children, Teens, Adults, pre-pros
See the SCHEDULING section for timetables.
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.
It's as simple as registering on the online registration platform (link Online registration).
If classes or intensive workshop is fully booked, you are automatically put on the waiting list.
Yes, absolutely. You don't have to be registered or have already taken part in classes to take part in our courses.
There is no selection of participants; anyone can take part in our classes.
In case of doubt, teachers may ask for a medical certificate.
To preserve the beautiful atmosphere of classes and the progress of all participants, teachers reserve the right to refuse students at any time.
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 you will 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 basic technique, and in the first instance, with classes from floor barre 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 invitation of the instructor. You must be able to do all 6 developments of back leg extension, a pitch turn and a 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.
You can start whenever you want, regardless of age or time of year.
Teachers are used to seeing newcomers at every classes dance class.
Age for classes d'Awakening à la danse: 4 and 5 years old
Age for classes Introduction to dance: 6 and 7 years old
Minimum age for classical ballet : 8 years
Minimum age for contemporary dance: 8 years old
Minimum age for contemporary dance - Graham technique: 14 years
Minimum age for floor barre : 8 years
Contemporary dance was born at the beginning of the last century in America, in opposition to classical ballet. The great names of contemporary dance: Isadora Duncan, Martha Graham, Paul Taylor, Merce Cunningham, Alvin Ailey, Horton ...
In Europe, it has developed with Maurice Béjart, Carolyn Carlson, Pina Baush, JiriKilian, Philippe Découflé and many other living artists whose creations can be seen regularly.
Martha Graham was the first to establish the technique and vocabulary of contemporary dance, and she has trained many great American choreographers, each of whom has used some of her technique.
The Graham technique is the absolute reference, and remains the basis of most contemporary dance styles.
Contemporary dance uses all existing music.
The Graham technique is an academic technique, the basic reference for most contemporary techniques. Training in this technique helps to develop self-confidence, provides strong energy and promotes self-expression.
The release technique appeared in the 1990s. It is characterized by very fluid passages on the ground and requires less technical knowledge; it is easily accessible.
To get started with Graham at classes , start with classes from floor barre with Maggie Boogaart (Mondays at 12:30 p.m.). The teacher will then guide you.
Awakening and Initiation to dance
Classical dance - levels: beginner, intermediate, advanced
Contemporary dance - levels: beginner, intermediate, advanced
Barre au sol - all levels
