For children from 9 years old (CM1) who decide to commit to dance, pre-professionals, talented and wishing to acquire a high degree of technical and artistic mastery, PARIS MARAIS DANCE SCHOOL offers a tailored intensive program by audition.
For ages 9-14
INITIAL cycle: for ages 9–11
ADVANCED course: for ages 12-14
A specific program for teenagers with classes in the morning allows them to continue their education with flexible schedules in the afternoon.
The school welcomes students from CHAD middle schools and Rognoni school and middle school.
11-month intensive program, from September to July
The program includes 12.5 hours of training per week, half of the fall, winter, and spring courses, and notably the intensive workshop summer intensive workshop in July.
Additional information is available in the course brochures and upon request.
Private AUDITIONS all year round, in person or online, by appointment
Complete the online application form (below) and make an appointment.
Entrance exam: January 25, February 22, April 12, 2026 - registration
To begin in January or March 2026, or in September 2026.
Class Every day from September to the end of June, Monday to Friday:
• 5 to 12 classes week. classes place in the afternoon.
• Classical: technique and pointes 12+), variations (14+), partnering 15+), repertoire.
• Contemporary (14+): Graham, Limon, Cunningham, release, improvisation
•floor barre 11+)
VIRTUOSITY INTENSIVE WORKSHOPS autumn, winter, spring, summer
Presentation of the intensive workshops
• Classical focus: Variations & partnering Petipa and Balanchine, and variations according to your goals.
• Contemporary focus: repertoire & Choreographic Laboratory (developing your own creation). repertoire at intensive workshop .
- A performance takes place at the end of each intensive workshop.
Coaching & educational support
Students are monitored collaboratively by the teachers. A technical and artistic evaluation is provided to them each semester. Intermediate goals to be achieved are defined jointly with each student.
Annual show, at the theater
Every year, students participate in the annual show: The Nutcracker, The Rite of Spring, major ballets from repertoire, neoclassical and contemporary creations.
The complete curriculum
Elementary Cycle - Ages 9-11:
Advanced Cycle - Ages 12-14:
Advanced Cycle - Ages 15-17:
Undergraduate program ages 18-23:
- 25 to 35 hours of classes rehearsals per week
