Our mission is simple: to make contemporary dance accessible to all adults, regardless of age or background.
Our approach is a framework of consistent groups that go through a learning and training process over time which allows for in-depth, intimate group and personal work.
Bona is more than just a dance school; It is a community that celebrates the inclusivity and passion for dance.
We are expanding throughout Europe with highly professional teachers, we offer a unique combination of courses in contemporary and modern dance, improvisation, contact improvisation, alongside movement and somatic work.
Bona is more than just a dance school; It is a community that celebrates the inclusivity and passion for dance.
We are expanding throughout Europe with highly professional teachers, we offer a unique combination of courses in contemporary and modern dance, improvisation, contact improvisation, alongside movement and somatic work.
Contemporary Dance For Beginners
If you feel a calling—an inner urge to move, break barriers, and reconnect with your natural flow—then you’ve found your place.
This 12-session program, starting this spring, brings together a consistent group for a transformative journey. Step by step, from the very beginning, we’ll shake off the dust, learn to move, decompress, and express ourselves.
If you’ve hesitated, thinking it might be too late, this course is here to show you—it never is.
Group 1:
🌀 When: Tuesdays, 18:00-20:00
🌀 Dates: 8.4 – 26.6 (12 weeks)
🌀 Where: Studio Bleu – 10 Rue Erard, 75012 Paris
🌀 Price: €530 (VAT included)
Opening Price: €475 (VAT included)– valid for 2 days after your trial class.
Group 2:
🌀 When: Saturdays 14:00-16:00
🌀 Dates: 12.4 – 14.6 (10 weeks)
🌀 Where: Studio Bleu – 10 Rue Erard, 75012 Paris
🌀 Price: €470 (VAT included)
Opening Price: €420 (VAT included)– valid for 2 days after your trial class.
✉️ Ready to join? Contact us, and we’ll guide you through the payment and registration process.
Designed for beginners, this contemporary dance course introduces the fundamentals in a supportive, non-judgmental space. It’s a place to explore, make mistakes, and leave each class feeling accomplished.
You’ll start with the essentials: body awareness, spatial understanding, group dynamics, modern dance principles, posture, and musicality. As the course progresses, you’ll dive deeper into contemporary dance techniques, including floorwork and the balance between softness and strength.
Our Team
Marine Cassagnes, Founder & Manager
After several years in the corporate world, Marine chose to pursue her true passion: dance. Today, she aims to serve dancers and teachers, firmly believing that dance should be accessible to everyone. For her, dancing is much more than an art form—it's a way to feel free, comfortable in one's body, and to strengthen the connections between individuals.
Sara Orselli, Teacher
Sara is a dancer, performer, choreographic assistant, and rehearsal director. She has always preferred expressing herself through the body, movement, and energy rather than through words. At the age of 20, she begins her dance training in Italy and later continues her career in France, where she lives since 2003. Over time, she has explored various teaching methods, earning a State Diploma in contemporary dance teaching and working with diverse audiences. She loves to pass on what she has learned, the trust she has received, and the power of sharing. "Everyone dances, everyone moves, it’s the breathing, it’s the heartbeat".
Raphaelle Wisznia, Teacher
Raphaëlle Wisznia is a dancer, performer, and teacher. After an academic dance background in ballet and working with various companies (New English Ballet Theater, Oper Leipzig, Ballet du Rhin, Opéra de Nice), she further developed her skills in contemporary dance, improvisation and somatic practices. She obtained her state diploma and then spent a year training in "psycho-corporal" (Rio Abierto) practices in France and Mexico. Today, she teaches a wide range of audiences (conservatory students, amateurs, people with movement disorders, etc.) and is working on a creation called "Vivantes," which brings together professional and amateur dancers. Her project: to guide people towards letting go, enabling them to open up to their own creativity and discover new ways to explore their potential in movement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need any dance experience to take part in Bona Dance classes?
Not at all! Our classes are designed specifically for adults with little or no dance experience. We focus on creating a welcoming and encouraging environment where you can learn at your own pace.
How physically demanding are the classes?
Our classes are adapted to each person individually and the group. The exercises are designed so that everyone can execute them. The class becomes more demanding as the group progresses, while continuing to respect each person’s individual and gradual evolution.
Can I try a class before committing to a program?
Yes. At the beginning of each program you can do a trial session, free of charge or commitment. This way you can see if you identify with the class and the group.
What if I feel shy or embarrassed?
It’s completely normal not to feel completely at ease, or even to feel some discomfort and insecurity when we start something new, different and possibly challenging. However, we’d like none of this to be a reason to give up. We believe that each body is a different body, with its own rhythm, abilities and specificities. Our classes are intended to be a safe and welcoming space, without judgment or competition. We encourage, motivate and support everyone so that it is easier to overcome any fears, frustrations or hesitations. We want everyone to learn and evolve, but above all, we want to provide moments of joy and satisfaction.
What should I wear for a dance class?
Comfort is the key. It’s very important that the clothes you choose allow you to move freely, without restricting your movement. Options such as leggings or sweatpants, t-shirts and sweatshirts are ideal. For your feet, we recommend bringing socks, but you can always opt for bare feet. For ballet class, you may want to wear tighter clothes, such as tights, leggings, shorts, maillots or full suits, and ballet shoes for your feet, taking into account the specifics of the technique. However, we will give more detailed instructions according to each style of dance.
What is the maximum group size?
At Bona, we aim to create the ideal group dynamic—small enough for a close, supportive atmosphere where participants and the teacher get to know each other well, yet large enough to foster a strong group process and vibrant energy in class. Therefore, the maximum number of participants in our journey is 22.