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Bona Dance Zürich

where the joy of dancing is for everyone

©Anna Maysuk ZÜRICH TANZT 2024
©Anna Maysuk ZÜRICH TANZT 2024

Our mission is simple: to make contemporary dance accessible to all adults, regardless of age or background. Our approach is a framework of regular 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.

Our courses

Bona Intensive Weekend

Bona Intensive Training

Bona Basic Practice

Bona Lab

Bona Intensive Weekend Winter Edition

Join us for an intensive weekend of contemporary dance! This two-day course is open to all levels and offers a dynamic introduction to the vibrant dance community

🌀 Dates: Saturday 22.02.25, 14:00 – 17:00 & Sunday 23.02.25, 10:00 – 13:00
🌀 Location: Backstage Studio, Hardstrasse 81, 8004 Zürich
🌀 Course costs: 150 CHF
REGISTRATION WILL OPEN SOON

Bona Intensive Training

Immerse yourself in contemporary dance with two distinct classes in one evening. Ideal for all levels, this intensive training offers a deep dive into movement and connection within a vibrant dance community. Each 3-hour session includes two lessons, each taught by a different instructor.

🌀 Dates: Mondays 3.03. – 7.07.2025, excluding 21.4. (Easter Monday) and 9.6. (Whit Monday) (17 lessons)
🌀 Time: 18:30 – 21:30
🌀 Location: TBD
🌀 Course costs: 1480 CHF
REGISTRATION WILL OPEN SOON

Bona Basic Practice

Experience a powerful and joyful contemporary dance session that strengthens your foundational movement skills, making it the perfect way to end your day. The Bona Basic Practice offers a 2-hour training session led by one instructor.

🌀 Dates: Thursdays 6.3. – 10.7.2025, excluding 17.4. (Holy Thursday) and 29.5. (Ascension) (17 lessons)
🌀 Time: 18:30 – 20:30
🌀 Location: TBD
🌀 Course costs: 1020 CHF
REGISTRATION WILL OPEN SOON

Bona Lab

Starting in March, Bona Dance presents The Bona Lab – a unique, year-long course divided into four distinct labs. Each lab explores different dance philosophies, offering ample time for movement exploration, discussion, and reflection.

 

Suitable for all levels, The Bona Lab can be taken as a full year-long program or as individual labs, tailored to your interests and schedule.

🌀 Dates: 
    • Lab 1 5. March 25 – 23. April 25

    • Lab 2 7. May 25 – 25. June 25

    • Lab 3 3. September 25 – 22. October 25 

    • Lab 4 29. October 25 – December 25
🌀 Time: Wednesdays 18:30 – 21:00
🌀 Location: Fit4Motion, Vulkanstrasse 120, 1. Stock, 8048 Zürich
🌀 Course costs: 

    • 1 lab 580 CHF

    • 2 labs 1,102 CHF (save 5%)

    • 3 labs for 1,566 CHF (save 10%)

    • 4 labs for 1,972 CHF (save 15%)

REGISTRATION WILL OPEN SOON

About Our Contemporary Dance Courses

If dancing has always been an unrealized dream for you, if you wanted to but didn’t dare, thinking it was too late – this will prove it’s possible! 

Contemporary dance courses for beginners, teaching dance from the basics in a supportive and non-judgmental environment. This is a place where you can make mistakes, experiment, and leave each class feeling accomplished.

The courses progressively introduce the basics of understanding your body, the space, group work, modern dance elements, proper posture, and musicality, and evolve into more complex contemporary dance techniques, including floor work and dynamics of softness and strength.

Our Team

Course management

Reut Nahum and Lara Anderegg

Bona Dance Zurich is run by dancer Reut Nahum and production manager Lara Anderegg. While Reut is responsible for selecting and training teachers and teaching courses, Lara takes care of the administration and organisation of the courses.

Teachers

Reut Nahum

Reut Nahum is a dancer and choreographer, born in Israel. She lives in Zurich since 2013 and brings with her a rich background from the Jerusalem Academy for Music and Dance. In addition to her work as a dancer, Reut Nahum is a dedicated teacher who is particularly enthusiastic about working with children. In her choreographies, she focuses on creating non-judgemental, authentic movements and encouraging creativity in the dance space.

Kilian Haselbeck

His love for the stage began as a Michael Jackson impersonator at the age of 8. This was followed by intensive ballet training until he graduated in contemporary dance at the Codarts University for the Arts in Rotterdam. As a versatile performer and choreographer, he is co-founder of the zeitSprung company (Swiss Dance Award 2015). Kilian's global dance experiences, which were honoured with the Dance Recognition Award of the City of Zurich in 2014, reflect his commitment to a diverse dance/performance career.

Carla Doorn

Born in Argentina, Carla Doorn began her professional career at the age of 19 and trained as a dancer and actress in Latin America and Europe. She currently works as a freelance dancer and teacher, choreographer and director for theatre and dance, is a certified Feldenkrais therapist and gives courses and workshops in several countries in Latin America, Europe and Asia. She is also the director of the Martial arts school Sipalki Mu Bi Kwan.

Eleni Mylona

Eleni Mylona grew up in Athens and has lived in Zurich for 14 years. She studied dance at the school of Leonidas de Pian and at the State School of Dance in Greece (K.S.O.T.). She teaches contemporary dance and improvisation for professionals as well as for amateurs and children. She is also the choreographer and facilitator of the community dance group KANTINES Zurich, a group of Greek-speaking women with a feminist background.

Emeric Rabot

Emeric Rabot is a French performer and teacher with a diverse background in dance, from hip-hop and ballroom to freestyle and tap. After refining his skills at P.A.R.T.S. in Brussels, he has led dynamic dance exchanges across Switzerland, Cuba, and Mozambique. His sessions focus on expressivity, power, and improvisation, inspiring a full artistic engagement. Currently, Emeric leads Dance for Health sessions for older adults in Bern and at the Federal Asylum Centre in Zurich, seeking to make dance accessible to all.

Administration

Lara Anderegg

Lara Anderegg works as a freelance production manager of different artists and groups in the fields of dance and theatre, accompanies tour productions as a tour manager and organises various cultural events.

I have
a question

Absolutely not! Our classes are specifically designed for adults with no prior dance experience. We focus on creating a welcoming and supportive environment where you can learn at your own pace.
Our classes are tailored to accommodate adults of all fitness levels. While dance is a physical activity, our instructors ensure that routines are manageable and focus on gradual progression. Your comfort and safety are our top priorities.
Yes, you can! We often offer trial classes for newcomers to experience a session before signing up for a full program. It’s a great way to get a feel for our teaching style and the class environment.
It’s completely normal to feel that way when starting something new. Our classes are all about personal growth and enjoyment, not judgment or competition. You’ll find our dance community supportive and encouraging, making it easier to overcome any initial hesitations.
Comfort is key! We recommend wearing clothing that allows you to move freely. Flexible workout attire, such as leggings, t-shirts, or comfortable pants, is ideal. For footwear, socks or bare feet are usually suitable for beginners, but we will provide specific recommendations based on the dance style.