Ages 15–20 — 2:00–5:00 p.m. — with a performance

To progress quickly by strengthening your foundations and enriching your knowledge

This workshop enable you to be selected for professional training at Paris Marais Dance School.

1.5 hours of classical technique + 1.5 hours of repertoire pointes partnering

> intermediate , and advanced levels / 3rd cycle, specialized program, boys and girls

5 days, Monday through Friday (except for Christmas, from Saturday, Dec. 26, through Wednesday, Dec. 30)

Fee: 240€

Limited seating
. Registration is requested—if possible, 7 days before the start of the workshop

workshop 's end-of-year performance at 4:30 p.m. in the studio

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Learn from the best teachers

Instructor: Alexandre Proia, principal dancer with the New York City Ballet

A graduate of the Paris Opera School, Alexandre Proia joined the Boston Ballet and then the New York City Ballet, where he danced in George Balanchine’s * repertoire * and performed in works by Jerome Robbins. He later founded his own company in the United States and went on to direct two other companies. Having recently returned to France, he has been a permanent faculty member at the Paris Marais Dance School since early 2026.

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DATES 2026–27

Fall Break: October 26–30, 2026

Christmas/New Year's: December 26–30, 2026

Winter Break: February 15–19, 2027 ‍‍

Spring Break: April 12–16, 2027 ‍

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Locations:

Jean-Philippe Rameau Conservatory, 3 ter rue Mabillon, 75006 Paris

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What they say about it

"An workshop for developing your technique and consolidating your fundamentals, practicing pointes work."

"The show is a wonderful opportunity to present yourself to the audience and develop your artistic skills. "

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Outfit recommended

• Classic: Leotard, tights, and pointes shoes pointes girls: light pink; boys: pearl gray or black) and pointes intermediate advanced levels).