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.
Designed for beginners, the dance courses introduce 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 dance techniques, including floorwork and the balance between softness and strength.
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 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".
Elisabeth Zorbat is a dancer and teacher. After starting dance in France, she went to Italy where she discovered teatro-danza. She then attended a contemporary dance school in Germany. Upon returning to France, she completed her dance education with a master's degree, followed by the French State Diploma for Dance Teachers. She also trained in other movement arts and aesthetics. Her goal is to make dance accessible to everyone, to invite each person to reconnect with the dancing potential we all carry within us.
Mathilde Avérous is a contemporary dancer, performer, and teacher. After completing professional training at the James Carlès Choreographic Center in Toulouse and later with CobosMika SEED’S in Spain, she refined her movement language through the practice of contemporary dance, floorwork, and improvisation. Holder of the French State Diploma in Contemporary Dance Teaching, she now shares her approach to movement with a wide range of audiences: children, teenagers, adults, amateur dancers, and the elderly. Her work is both sensitive and playful, nurtured by play, creativity, improvisation, and connection with others. Her teaching is grounded in technical exercises that explore the body, time, and space, while cultivating self-awareness and integrating the dynamics of the group where movement is shared. As a performer, she dances notably in Sans Huit, the latest creation by Tess Blanchard, as well as in more personal projects that combine research, choreographic writing, and performance. Her approach to movement is guided by listening, intuition, and quality of presence, with the intention of creating spaces of freedom where everyone can (re)discover themselves and explore their imagination with their own body.
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.