Dance

This pared-down studio in Belleville is a great place to get a taste of the alternative dance scene.

The rising star among Paris's dance schools. Studio Harmonic's claims to fame are teacher Laure Courtellemont and her trademark raggajam, a blend of hip hop and Afro-Caribbean...

This leading venue has nurtured long-standing collaborations with international choreographers. The 2009 programme will see performances by the likes of Sasha Waltz, Sidi Larbi...

There's a huge choice of classes here, with big-name teachers such as belly dance star Leila Haddad and ballet's Casati-Lazzarelli team. The five-class 'sampler' pass is a good...

This centre first opened in 2004, with the mission to bridge the divide between stage and spectator. It invites audiences to its quarterly 'Grandes leçons de danse',...

This smaller venue splits its programme between theatre and contemporary multimedia dance. The Avis de Turbulences festival (end May-mid June) features a decent selection of...

Founded in 2005, this festival puts the spotlight on one company or choreographer, with a month of performances in the Grand Palais. Shows are accompanied by workshops and...

This suburban arts centre has an eclectic programme of contemporary performances. One to watch is the Bill T Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company, which made a splash in the 2008...

This multidisciplinary hothouse is rooted in the avant-garde, with contemporary dance and classes given by a succession of guest teachers.

This small theatre showcases innovative contemporary dance and drama pieces. Worth checking out in April 2009 is Mark Tompkins' Lulu.

This classical music institution is strengthening its reputation in other live artistic disciplines. The new dance season will treat Paris audiences to performances by two...

The 2009 dance programme at Chaillot opens with Jean Montalvo and Dominique Hervieux. Russell Maliphant and Wayne McGregor's Random Dance will lead the March line-up.