Ballets Artémis is a private international ballet school in Fontenay-le-Fleury offering amateur leisure dance from age 4 and pre-professional training for dancers aged 10 and above, directed by Sophie Ponthier.
Ballets Artémis is a private dance school in Fontenay-le-Fleury, France, directed by Sophie Ponthier. The school serves two groups: amateur dancers from age 4 and pre-professional students aged 10 and above. Classes are taught in French and English and are available in person or online.
The amateur program includes pre-ballet for children from age 4, classical ballet technique for students from age 7 and adults, floor barre, and Slavic character dance. The pre-professional track has two levels: the Cursus Danse Etudes for ages 11 to 14 combines part-time academic studies with afternoon ballet training, while the senior program for ages 14 to 19 offers full-time intensive training with daily technique classes, variations, repertoire, master classes, and workshops.
The school offers private coaching for exam preparation, auditions, and competitions, plus intensive courses during vacation periods. Students participate in full-length ballet productions. Past performances have included Giselle, The Nutcracker, La Fille Mal Gardée, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Coppélia, Cinderella, and Swan Lake. New students may attend a trial class before registering.
Ballets Artémis, also known as Artemis Academy, is a private international ballet school and dance center directed by Sophie Ponthier. It serves as both an amateur leisure dance center and a ballet school for pre-professional dancers.
The school is located at 2, avenue Jean Perrin, 78330 Fontenay-le-Fleury, Yvelines, France. It is accessible by train via Fontenay-le-Fleury station or by car. Classes can be attended in person at the studio, which features Harlequin Activity sprung flooring covered with Studio dance vinyl, or online.
Ballets Artémis offers regular ballet classes, private individual coaching, and intensive courses during vacation periods. Classes can be taught in French and English. Amateur classes include pre-ballet, classical ballet technique, floor barre, and character dance. Pre-professional programs include the Cursus Danse Etudes junior program combining part-time studies with intensive afternoon ballet, and the full-time Artemis Academy Pre-Professional Senior Program with daily technique classes, variations, repertoire, master classes, and workshops. Private coaching is available for exam preparation, competitions, auditions, and body conditioning.
The organization serves children from age 4, teenagers, and adults in its amateur section. Pre-professional training is available for dancers aged 10 and above. Private classes and coaching are available for all dancers, and intensive vacation courses are open to all.
The amateur section serves children from age 4, teenagers, and adults. Pre-ballet classes begin at age 4, classical ballet technique from age 7. The pre-professional junior program serves ages 11 to 14, and the senior pre-professional program serves young dancers aged 14 to 19.
The organization offers performance opportunities through its pre-professional programs. Students participate in choreographic productions organized by the Atelier Chorégraphique, with participation available even for initiation-level students. Private coaching is available for competitions and auditions.
The school organizes productions with the Atelier Chorégraphique and provides performance opportunities as part of its pre-professional curriculum. Students have participated in productions including Giselle, The Nutcracker, La fille mal gardée, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Coppelia, Cinderella, Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, Requiem, and Gala Offenbach.
Contact the organization by email at contact@ballets-artemis.com or by telephone at 09 81 31 99 25 or (+33) 9 81 31 99 25.