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Dance in Paris

145 shows on stage in Paris — 23 of them free (16%) and median entry price €22. Listings updated on .

Of all the live formats in Paris, dance is the one whose offer is concentrated in the fewest houses. Chaillot — Théâtre national de la Danse alone accounts for a large share of our catalogue, ahead of Le Carreau du Temple, La Place, Le Regard du Cygne, Théâtre de la Ville — Sarah Bernhardt, Théâtre Silvia Monfort, Le 13e Art and Palais des Congrès de Paris. Opéra Bastille adds its ballet evenings. Between them these places cover very different aesthetics: ballet, contemporary dance, hip-hop and traditional forms.

It is also the category with the widest price spread in Paris theatre. An evening at a small creation stage costs around fifteen euros; a large-scale ballet production goes well beyond fifty, with steeply tiered seating categories — and in dance more than anywhere else the seat matters, since seeing the stage square on and from above changes how a piece reads. Runs are very short too, often two to four performances, which leaves little room to hesitate.

This page gathers the dance performances announced in Paris, ranked by popularity, each listing carrying the venue, the next performance, how many dates remain and a link to the official box office. Entry prices most often sit between fifteen and forty-five euros depending on the size of the house. Many venues offer a pre-show introduction, and the running time — often shorter than a play, sometimes without an interval — appears on the listing when it is known.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I see ballet in Paris?

Opéra Bastille programmes ballet evenings, and Chaillot — Théâtre national de la Danse carries the largest share of the dance listings overall, alongside Théâtre de la Ville and Le Carreau du Temple.

Do I need to speak French to enjoy a dance performance?

No — dance is the most accessible live format for visitors, since nothing depends on the language. Programme notes at the venue are usually in French.

Why are dance runs so short?

Companies tour: most productions play two to four performances in one city before moving on. Every listing shows how many dates remain, which is worth checking early here.