Dance - activities

Faits d'hiver, the 2025 dance festival in Paris

This winter, the Faits d'hiver Festival returns to Paris for its 27th edition. From January 20 to February 15, 2025, we invite you to plunge into a rich and moving universe of dance, where contemporary creations meet current societal and cultural issues.

KONPA & GOUYAD EVENING with dance classes, to celebrate with friends and have the time of your life!

Konpa, or kompa, or compas direk, is the new Parisian lifestyle where lovers of warm Afro-Caribbean amapiano ambiances can chill, dance, meet and be entertained. See you SATURDAY DECEMBER 21TH 2024 between 8pm and 5am!

TRASH!, a committed percussion show at the Bobino

Recycling, music and humor for a unique show: the TRASH! experience on the Bobino stage from December 19 to January 19, 2025.

Pixel: Mourad Merzouki's dance show at Théâtre Le 13e Art

A dance show choreographed by Mourad Merzouki, Pixel combines hip-hop dance and interactive video. After a triumphant run in 2021 and 2022, the show returns to the 13th Art theater from November 27, 2024 to February 1, 2025.

Cheval de Chang'an: a classical Chinese dance performance at the Musée Guimet

On November 23, 2024, during the temporary exhibition "Tang China", the Musée Guimet is offering an evening of classical dance as a tribute to the cultural riches of this dynasty.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater: the dance company returns to Paris

From October 18 to 26, 2024, the American dance company Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns to the stage! After a 7-year absence in France, the dancers will perform their old ballets, as well as new creations, at the Palais des Congrès in Paris.

Dancefloor Paris: the fitness and dance studio in the 11th arrondissement

In the 11th arrondissement of Paris, a "feel good" dance studio has opened its doors. Dance classes in a variety of styles are on offer, ideal for fun and sport, while learning with renowned teachers.

Weekly classes to discover historic dances with Carnet de Bals

Carnet de Bals is an association dedicated to reviving the great Parisian balls, offering courses in historic dances such as waltz, quadrille and polka throughout the year, so you can take part in future re-enactments!

Battle Pro: the world's best breaking dancers meet at the Théâtre du Châtelet

For the Battle Pro final, the best international breaking dancers meet at the Théâtre du Châtelet on October 13, 2024 for exceptional battles.

Heritage Days 2024 in Pantin (93): tours of the Centre National de la Danse

As part of the Journées du Patrimoine 2024 (Heritage Days 2024), we're off to Pantin to discover the Centre National de la Danse (National Dance Center), which is taking center stage this weekend, Saturday September 21 and Sunday September 22, 2024.

Heritage Days 2024 at Chaillot - Théâtre National de la Danse, Paris, the program

Join us at the Théâtre National de la Danse de Chaillot in Paris for the Journées du Patrimoine, on September 21 and 22, 2024. It's a great opportunity to discover this temple of the performing arts up close!

The Nutcracker, Ballet and Orchestra, on tour and in Paris in 2025 - our review

The Palais des Congrès in Paris is opening its doors to the masterpiece "The Nutcracker". Join us from January 7 to 12, 2025 to (re)discover this great classic with ballet and orchestra, set to Tchaikovsky's sublime music.

La rentrée konpa: introductory kompa, gouyad, kizomba and afro classes in Paris for singles, couples and groups of friends

Discover the cultures and dances of Africa and the Caribbean with konpa, gouyad and kizomba on Saturday, September 14. It's an opportunity to meet new people, step out of your comfort zone and, above all, learn to dance if you're a beginner!

Paris 2024 Olympics, Aya Nakamura on the Pont des Arts goes viral on social networks

At the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Aya Nakamura gave an unforgettable performance on the Pont des Arts. Accompanied by the Republican Guard, she performed her hits "Djadja" and "Pookie", as well as two French classics. Her performance, shared millions of times on social networks, transformed the Pont des Arts into a viral dance scene. We take stock!

Paris Sports Ball: voguing during the Olympic Games at the Parc des Champions du Trocadéro

In early August, during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, voguing invites itself onto the Champions Park stage, for an exceptional, free show given by dancers from the House of Revlon.

Free cabaret dance lessons with Crazy Horse on the Terrasse des Jeux

For a few days, the Crazy Horse will be teaching you how to become a cabaret dancer, during free introductory sessions on the Terrasse des Jeux, at the Hôtel de Ville!

The Kermesse de Javelle: a festive and free event for young and old at the Javelle guinguette

Having moved from the pretty banks of the Seine in the 15th arrondissement to the heart of Bercy Beaucoup, the third-tier venue in the 12th arrondissement, La Javelle aims to bring a festive atmosphere back to the east of Paris, with the return of fine weather: so, every Sunday, it's kermesse with family and friends, to have fun, dance (and forget about Monday).

We call it Ballet: Sleeping Beauty in a luminous dance show at MPAA/Saint-Germain

We Call It Ballet: La Belle au Bois Dormant is the immersive, illuminated dance show to be discovered at MPAA/Saint-Germain, in Paris's 6th arrondissement. A reinterpretation of the classic tale, combining traditional ballet and lighting effects!

Good plan: festive evenings and free dance classes at Boom Boom Villette this summer

It's summer, and with July comes the official festive program for Parisian venues. At Boom Boom Villette, it's time to dance, with several free evenings organized this summer!

Authentic Flamenco: the Royal Opera of Madrid's vibrant dance show at Théâtre Mogador

To experience an authentic flamenco show, there's no need to travel to Spain, as the Royal Opera of Madrid's flamenco show comes to the capital at the Théâtre Mogador on September 7, 2024!