For pre-professionals aged 9 to 17 and young people who want to get more involved in dance, are talented, and want to get a high level of technical and artistic mastery, PARIS MARAIS DANCE SCHOOL offers an intensive program that's tailored to them, based on an audition.

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For 15- to 17-year-olds, before high school graduation

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A specific program for teenagers with classes the afternoon allows them to continue their schooling with a flexible schedule in the morning. Personalized plans are developed for each student to make dance training compatible with their academic studies. Depending on the students' progress in classes , their individual programs are adapted several times a year to optimize their progress.

The school has established partnerships with international schools that prepare students for the Baccalauréat, the IB (International Baccalaureate), and the Dogwood diploma, qualifications that allow access to universities. Applications are generally submitted in February and March.

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11-month intensive program, from September to July

All packages include classes up to 12 classes 1.5 hours per week), several Sunday workshops (improvisation, placement, etc.), fall, winter, spring, and summer courses (5 to 15 classes week), and in particular the intensive workshop summer intensive workshop in July.
Additional information is available in the workshop brochures and upon request.

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Flexible schedules

For students aged 9 to 17 who are enrolled in school, flexible schedules are available with Parisian middle and high schools, provided that classes are held in the morning.
For more advanced students aged 16 and over who need to attend some of our classes , the CNED distance learning program may be a good option.

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Private AUDITIONS all year round, in person or online, by appointment

Complete the online application form (below) and make an appointment.

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Entrance exam: January 25, February 22, April 12, 2026 - registration

To begin in January or March 2026, or in September 2026.

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classes

every day from September to the end of June, Monday through Friday

• 5 to 12 classes week. classes place in the afternoon.
• Classical: technique and pointes 12+), variations (14+), partnering 15+), repertoire.
• Contemporary: Graham, Limon, Cunningham, release, improvisation, contact
• Jazz, tap dancing, opera singing

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VIRTUOSITY INTENSIVE WORKSHOPS autumn, winter, spring, summer

Presentation of the intensive workshops

• Classical focus: Variations & partnering by Petipa, Balanchine, and major choreographers.
• Contemporary focus: repertoire & Choreographic Laboratory (developing your own creation). repertoire at intensive workshop .

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Coaching & educational support

Students are monitored in a coordinated manner by their teachers. They receive a technical and artistic assessment twice a year. Intermediate goals are set jointly with each student according to fully personalized schedules.

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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.

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