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Subscriptions - cards - classes - payment

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.

classes classes subscriptions
‍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.

How to obtain the Paris Marais Dance School membership card?

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 of Friends of Paris Marais Dance School.

This card allows you to get 10% discounts in certain dance stores.

How can I find out if there are still spots available?

It's very simple, register on the enrollment platform (Online Registration link).

If the classes intensive workshop full, you will automatically be placed on a waiting list.

classes - open house

Is it possible to take a classes ?

Outside of open house events, it is possible to take classes .

The classes is free all year round for children.

The classes is free in September for adults. The rest of the year, it costs the same as a classes (classes €22, or deducted from the card or subscription that you can purchase after the classes ).

There is no need to book for a classes or to contact us.

Do you have Open Days?

OPEN HOUSE from September1 to 15, 2025: classes !

During the open house from September1 to 15, two classes per discipline for new participants!
Try out several disciplines, including classical, contemporary, tap, jazz, yoga, and Pilates, subject to availability.
Bring your friends!

COME TRY THE classes, OBSERVE, AND MEET US!

* classes FREE *: for new participants only
classes Awakening, Initiation, Children, Teens, Adults, Pre-prosclasses
Check the schedule in the PLANNING section.

Can I participate in an intensive workshop I am not enrolled in PMDS?

Yes, absolutely. It is not necessary to be enrolled in our classes to have already participated in them in order to participate in our workshops.

Dance - disciplines - ages - levels - participants

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.

What are the differences between the Graham technique and the Release technique?

The Graham technique is an academic technique, a fundamental reference for most contemporary techniques. Training in this technique helps develop self-confidence, provides strong energy, and promotes expression.

The Release technique emerged in the 1990s. It is characterized by very fluid floor work and requires fewer technical foundations, making it easily accessible.

Access - transport - changing rooms - services - lost and found

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.

Teacher Recruitment

Our criteria:

PMDS only recruits teachers who have had significant careers on stage, with renowned companies and choreographers.

The D.E. (diplôme d'Etat) is mandatory. Teaching experience must be proven and verified during classes . Additional teaching training is provided by the school.

We do not recruit teachers who simply hold the D.E. without a significant artistic career or who are not simultaneously pursuing a stage career.

We are looking for teachers who are passionate about teaching and capable of working collaboratively with their colleagues.

The specialties considered are exclusively: classical ballet, contemporary dance in one of the main techniques (Graham, Horton, Limon, etc.), Broadway Jazz, Broadway Tap, Awakening Introduction to Dance.

Schedule - times - calendar

2025-2026 - When are the INTERNSHIPS?

Intensive workshops are scheduled during all school holidays.

Please consult the INTENSIVE WORKSHOPS section of this website.

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.

Health - medical certificate - treating injuries

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.

Dance Outfits - shops

Where can I buy dance supplies?

PARIS MARAIS DANCE SCHOOL

26 Blvd Sébastopol, 75004 Paris

You will find a selection of leotards, tights, and dance shoes at our premises. All items are selected for their quality and competitive prices. For pointes, we recommend visiting a multi-brand store.

Children and teens:

- leotard: 18€, in the color of the class

- tights: €12

- ballet shoes: €18.

Adults:

- leotard: €25, purple color

- tights: €12

- slippers: €20.

ATTITUDE

23 rue de la Pépinière, 75008 PARIS
www.attitude-diffusion.com
(10% discount if you have a classes card classes 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 ballet slippers and tap shoes


FLASHDANCE            

17 rue de la Pépinière, 75008 Paris
> for choosing pointes

BLOCH Paris

34, rue du faubourg Saint-honoré, 75008 Paris


GRISHKO

REPETTO Parisian stores

Dance Outfits for Adults?

classical ballet

  • Women: leotard with tights, pointes shoes pointes pointes, bun, possibly a short skirt.
    No underwear: choose leotards with reinforced bust support; only wear a sports bra if necessary.
  • Men: leotard or fitted T-shirt with gray or black tights or academic pants, pointes shoes. Long hair must be tied back.
    Boys' underwear: dance belt (Bloch brand, thick), mandatory for all classes, rehearsals, and performances.

 Contemporary Dance

  • Women : a leotard with tights or an academic, barefoot
    No underwear: favor leotards reinforced at the upper bust; only if necessary, sports bra
  • Men: grey or black leggings, with a fitted t-shirt or an all-in-one, barefoot

All outfits must be plain, without printed patterns.

No makeup, or light makeup. No jewelry (watches, bracelets, rings, necklaces, pendants).

Dance Outfits for Children and Teens?

Contemporary Dance:

A leotard or a fitted t-shirt (for boys) with footless tights or an all-in-one

Contemporary dance is practiced barefoot.

classical ballet

for girls:

     
  • a Leotard (each class has a different color) + pale pink tights
     
  • pointes slippers
  •  
  • pointes ages 12 and up, only for pointes classes ): it is advisable to try out different models (Flashdance, Attitude, Bloch stores).
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  • Skirt: short, matching the leotard,for performances only(not to be worn in classes).

At our premises, you will find a selection of leotards, tights, and dance shoes available from the start of the school year. All items are selected for their quality and competitive prices. For pointes, we recommend visiting a multi-brand store.

Children and teens:

- leotard: 18€, in the color of the class

- tights: €12

- ballet shoes: €18.

For Boys:
  • A white leotard with gray tights and pointes shoes pointes the tights. Long hair tied back.
  • Boys' underwear: dance belt (Bloch brand, thick), mandatory for all classes, rehearsals, and performances.

No jewelry (watches, bracelets, rings, necklaces, pendants).

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.

If you have any questions, contact us!