Open Dance Life I Cours De Danse : Salsa, Bachata, Rock & Lady Style À Zi Peynier Rousset & Pourrières

Open Dance Life is a dance association based in Peynier, in the Rousset/Peynier industrial zone, about 20 minutes from Aix-en-Provence. The studio occupies a 70m² dance floor within a larger 120m² space that includes a lounge area, reception, bar corner, and free parking. The space is air-conditioned and located at 52 Avenue Georges Vacher, beneath a medical laboratory and within the forum shopping area near supermarkets and shops.

The association teaches salsa cubaine (both couple and solo), bachata, rock, lady style, street jazz, ragga, heels, kizomba, salsa shines, yoga and pilates. Classes run several evenings per week, with additional midday sessions available. All levels are welcome — beginner, intermediate and advanced — and free trial classes are offered year-round.

Instructors include Alexia Villemagne (manager and artistic director, FFD-certified and trained in psychology), Laetitia, Lauris, Zeki, Andros, and Lou. The source notes that teachers include a French champion, a world vice-champion, and instructors of regional renown. The association emphasises quality teaching at competitive prices in a relaxed atmosphere.

Beyond regular classes, Open Dance Life runs workshops, afternoon dance sessions, performances, evening events, dance meals, and wellness-integrated events throughout the year. The studio also offers bespoke services: wedding choreography creation, hen party animations, competition preparation (coaching and choreography), corporate entertainment, and demonstration team bookings. The association is FFD-affiliated.

Open Dance Life was founded in September 2021 with around 30 members in its first season. By September 2022 it had grown to 100 members, 150+ in 2023/2024, and 200 in 2024/2025. The association accepts holiday vouchers (ANCV chèques and Connect), cheques (in 1, 2 or 3 instalments interest-free), bank card (single payment), and cash.

You'll enter a 70m² dance studio in a modern commercial area. The space is air-conditioned with mirrors and a proper dance floor. A lounge and bar area are available, and free parking is on-site. Free trial classes run year-round, so you can drop in with no commitment.

Alexia Villemagne (manager, artistic director, FFD-certified, trained in psychology) leads the team alongside Laetitia, Lauris, Zeki, Andros, and Lou. The studio counts a French champion and world vice-champion among its teachers.

Free trial classes available year-round; the studio explicitly welcomes beginners, intermediates and advanced dancers.