Class was beginning/intermediate, adult drop in. I appreciated being welcomed. I haven't danced in…read moreyears but am fit and active and felt it accessible for many levels. I plan to go back!

Aloha, I would like…read moreto express my deep love and appreciation to the Paris Marais Dance School, directed by two incredible artists Ghislain de Compreignac and Maggie Boogaart. We are from Hawaii. In 2017, my 9 year old daughter Sophia attended the Paris Marais Dance School's summer intensive program, and because she had an amazing experience, we came back this year for the 2019 summer intensive. This year, to my surprise, my two boys 8 and 14 who are club soccer players ended up dancing at the Paris Marais Dance School! I am very thrilled to say that my three children had best time ever! Paris Marais Dance School is the best dance school in Paris for a few reasons. Frist, all the teacher are very professional, and most importantly they teach from the heart. Those are the words from my children to describe their teachers. Sophia(11): Ghislain de Compreignac is the best ballet teacher in the world. I love Ghislain so much, because he is a very professional ballet teacher, and I can feel he really cares about me. In his ballet class, he is always so loving, positive and patient. He pays attention to the students. I love when he corrects me. He never gives up until I get the movement right. My teacher Ghislain de Compreignac inspires me, makes me feel that dancing is such a joy. He makes me feel special. Because of Ghislain de Compreignac I want to be the world's best ballerina! Evan(14): I was born with flat feet. This problem affected me when I played soccer. I want to give a big thanks to my teacher Maggie Boogaart who changed my feet and my life. I learned so much in her Graham technique and choreography class. She is a very passionate, energetic, dedicated dance teacher. I can feel her love in each class and that brought joy to my heart. I love my teacher Maggie Boogaart so much! Gordon(8): I love Patrice Zorzi so much! He is the best tap teacher ever!!! I never danced tap dance before, but now tap dance is my favorite. I always had so much fun in Patrice's class. He is very positive, always smiling, speaking little, but teaching a lot! His class is very efficient. I also loved his contemporary class. When my brother swung me up in the air, I felt like I was flying! Now that we are back in Hawaii, I still practice some of my tap moves--they help my feet get faster. Sophia(11): Nathalie Bochenek is my favorite ballet pointe teacher! She is the best! I love her so much. She is very organized. She's always very well prepared for the class and makes everything easy for us to learn. She is focused on the details. She gave us very clear instructions, very professional when she teaches, but at the same time she is very loving! Natalie helped me to improve my ballet technique a lot. I miss Natalie so much! Evan(14): I never thought I would take a ballet class in my life. However, I took a ballet class with Sabry Ghalem-Chérif and he made ballet easy! He had lots of passion for dance, always happy and cheerful. He made me feel ballet is such joyful thing to do, and everyone, including a flat-footed boy like me, can learn to dance! Wow, what compliments from the children. All these amazing teachers in one school made this the most special dance school in Paris. Second, Paris Marais Dance School is special because it is open to the world. All the dancers are from all over the world. Students feel very welcome here. All the teachers speak English. It is a very international dance school. Third, Paris Marias Dance School has two tracks. One is open to the public, to everyone and anyone who enjoys dancing. At the same time, there is also a professional track for those seeking a professional training program. Dancers admitted to the professional training program will be trained for a few years to become professional dancers. Whether you want to dance for fun or become a professional, Paris Marais Dance School can help you realize your dreams. Finally, I want to congratulate Paris Marais Dance School for doing such an outstanding job. On behalf of Sophia, Gordon and Evan, I want to express our deep love and appreciation once again to Ghislain de Compreignac, Maggie Boogaart for being outstanding directors. Thank you for making us feel welcome and at home with you. We also give our deep thanks to all the amazing dance teachers, Ghislain de Compreignac, Maggie Boogaart, Nathalie Bochenek, Patrice Zorzi and Sabry Ghalem-Chérif Ghislain, for bringing us true joy and happiness! We love and miss you all very much!!! Merci Beaucoup! Nina, Evan, Sophia & Gordon

Méthodes pédagogiques d'un autres âge : les postures des élèves sont redressées accompagnées de…read moretapes sur la poitrine, les fesses, pesée obligatoire, cris, hurlements, humiliations des élèves et attention aux fausses promesses de présenter les danseurs aux examens et auditions

Beyoncé class is a little too easy. If you have no dance experience I'd recommend that. The…read moreinstructor focused a lot more on certain students and barely gave me any criticism, which I understood because I had prior dance experience, but it just felt like a waste of time because I was there to learn and I wasn't learning. Staff is nice. Would go again but take a different class.

Wow what a beauty of a building!!…read more I cannot emphasize enough how much you should go visit this place Specifically you should book the mystery tour held at 5pm which boasts a behind the scenes look at the Paris Opera House and its beautiful Grand Foyer(note- you may recognize the famous steps from Emily in Paris ) It's a group tour - but it's after hours so it's definitely limited people and less tourists then during the day and I loved it- The guides were great , you get an ear piece to listen to in multiple languages I would love to come back and see an actual show someday

When visiting Paris, we wanted to attend a performance at the historic Opera National de Paris -…read morePalais Garnier but we could not get tickets a month before (appeared it needs to be preplanned four to six months ahead) so we decided to go on a tour. I had wanted to see the opera house for about 15 years and did not have a chance-we were very happy with our experience! The opera house is located at Place de l'Opéra in the 9th arrondissement of Paris and the tour entrance is in the back side of the building. There are a variety of tours but we selected a guided tour so there could be allot of interaction and added information - it was well worth it! Tours are available from It is generally open from 10 am to 5 pm (last admission one hour before closing), though the auditorium may be closed unpredictably due to rehearsals. We were on a guided tour and they allowed us in during one of the rehearsals although we could not speak. Having visited many opera houses in the past including London, Vienna, Prague, etc. this one was very impressive. The Grand Staircase, museum, foyer, and addition displays are amazing. Well worth the visit!

Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian art form that combines elements of martial arts, music, and dance. It…read morewas created in Brazil by African slaves by mixing the many fighting styles from many of their tribes, sometime after the sixteenth century. It was developed in the region of Quilombo dos Palmares, located in the Brazilian state of Alagoas, which was the state of Pernambuco before dismemberment, and has had great influence on Afro-Brazilian generations, with strong presence in the states of Bahia, Pernambuco, Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. Participants form a roda, or circle, and take turns either playing musical instruments (such as the Berimbau), singing, or ritually sparring in pairs in the center of the circle. The sparring is marked by fluid acrobatic play, feints, takedowns, and with extensive use of leg sweeps, kicks, and headbutts. Less frequently used techniques include elbow strikes, slaps, punches, and body throws. Its origins and purpose are a matter of debate, with theories ranging from views of Capoeira as a uniquely Brazilian folk dance with improvised fighting movements to claims that it is a battle-ready fighting form directly descended from ancient African techniques. Capoeira is definitely an incredible art form, a strong and powerful workout as well !

If you are looking for a special girly activity with friends, it is definitely an original idea…read more Unforgettable dance course !

From the owner: La PINK SCHOOL vous propose des cours de Pole Dance (découverte ou programme), Burlesque Striptease…read more(ou l'art de l'effeuillage), Cabaret, Sexy Bad Girls (chorégraphies issues de clips vidéos), Zumba, Body Scuplt, Body Fitness, Yoga, Stretching...Et tout ça sur les musiques de Beyonce, Rihanna, Pussy Cat Dolls, Shakira, Black Eyes Peace...

A fantastic hidden gem full of beautiful kind people, amazing live music from all over the world,…read moreand fun atmosphere and people dancing! My friend that I met it Paris is a musician and told me bout this place. I went here on my birthday and had such a good time. The people who work here are very sweet and kind and its a nice change of atmosphere from the hustle and bustle of the center of Paris. Its a lot more laid back, people let their guard down and the crowd is full of all kinds of people, especially music lovers. The music here is so so good!! I discovered some of my new favorite bands here at this place and started bringing all my friends from school here and got them hooked on this amazing hidden gem.

From the owner: Le Studio de l'Ermitage est une salle de concert située sur les hauteurs de Ménilmontant,…read morespécialisée dans les Musiques du Monde et le Jazz.