Dance & Culture
A Summer for Fun, Friends, and Your Future
Explore
Have fun discovering Paris' cultural heritage and rich performing arts stage.
Network
Meet new friends and professional dancers. Build your own community.
Get Inspired
Launch your future today! Get inspired by the local beats of Paris. Hone in your skills and style as you train for a future career in dancing.
The Destination
Welcome to Paris, where creativity flows from grand boulevards to tucked-away dance studios.
Paris is regarded as the birthplace of ballet and is known for its famed cultural institutions like the Opéra Garnier and Théâtre du Châtelet, which have hosted historic performances for over a century. Parisian dance legends like Serge Lifar, who transformed ballet at the Paris Opéra, and Josephine Baker, whose performances broke racial barriers, shaped the history of dance. In its artsy neighborhoods like Montmartre, the world-famous cabaret Moulin Rouge has attracted audiences with its lively can-can shows since 1889.
From elegant courtyards to graffiti-lined walls, you'll find inspiration around every corner. Cafés buzz with conversation, galleries show bold new exhibitions and public spaces like the Tuileries Garden offer a popular gathering place for locals. Paris invites you to embrace the Parisian way of life, from savoring warm crêpes along the Seine to taking in the glow of Avenue des Champs-Élysées at night. In this cosmopolitan capital, tradition and modernity pirouette side by side, providing every dancer a stage and a story.
Cultural Awareness
CIEE wants all our students to feel welcomed, supported, and empowered to succeed while studying abroad. No matter where you choose to study abroad with CIEE, our staff will be on hand throughout your program to provide advice, resources, and support.
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Sample Itinerary
Sample Activities
- Climb the Eiffel Tower and uncover its historical significance as both a feat of engineering and a cultural symbol that has defined the Paris skyline since 1889.
- Wander the prestigious halls of the Louvre Museum in an exciting scavenger that brings art to life as you search for world-renowned masterpieces like the Mona Lisa and Winged Victory.
- Cruise along the Seine River on a scenic boat tour, taking in the sights and sounds of Paris from the Notre Dame Cathedral to the Musée d'Orsay while learning about their place in French history.
- Visit the Musée d'Orsay and witness its world-class collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art from internationally recognized names such as Van Gogh. Monet and Degas.
- Descend into the eerie underground of Paris with a trip to the Catacombs, where winding tunnels lined with centuries-old bones offer a haunting glimpse at the city's past.
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Eligibility
- Participants must be 14 years old and above.
- Program open to all current high school students: Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors.
- For scholarship eligibility requirements, please check our Scholarship page.
Important note: This program was designed for students with prior dance experience who are physically prepared for full days of dancing—approximately 5-6 hours daily, five days a week—the program welcomes students interested in deepening their dance practice and immersing themselves in a new culture.
For more information, refer to the detailed Program Essential Eligibility Criteria.
Dates & Fees
Application Fee
$25
Program scholarships and tuition include iNext Travel Insurance, but do not cover the cost of flights. Find additional details about what’s included with your tuition.
More questions? Find answers, get application support, sign up for virtual presentations, or contact us!
Program Fees
CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
| Program Balance | $7,150 |
| Total Fees | $7,150 |
Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Program Fees
CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
| Program Balance | $7,150 |
| Total Fees | $7,150 |
Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Ready to change your life?
What's Included
Interactive Classes
Housing
3 Meals/Day
(Dietary Needs Accommodated)
All Ground Transportation
(Once In-country)
Optional Flight Chaperone
(Flight Cost Not Included)
Pre-departure Advice and Orientation
Access to WIFI
(No international data plan or SIM card included)
All Cultural Activities and Excursions
Comprehensive Medical and Travel Protection
24/7 Emergency On-site Support
Our Staff
Delphine Mauny
Center Director
A born-and-bred Parisian, Delphine has extensive experience in international education, having worked with American high school students, college students, and adults traveling to France.
Program Leaders guide and support our High School Summer Abroad participants through every step of their program.
Get Started
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Connect with your Teachers or Parents
Share your plans and confirm you're on track to meet all required steps to go abroad.
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Contact Us
Send us an email if you still have questions or need information about enrolling.
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