Supported by Talented & Experienced Teachers
Daria
Founder of StepUpFree and High Heels teacher, Daria is the driving force behind Paris' first English-speaking women's dance community. Having trained with internationally renowned choreographers such as Malou Linders, Fraules, and Kristina Golubkina, she blends technique, expression, and empowerment in every class.
Adèle
Adèle has danced since the age of four, training in jazz and contemporary at the Conservatoire de Rouen and PESMD Bordeaux. At StepUpFree, she blends precision with sensuality to create classes that are bold, refined, and empowering.
Lisa
Trained at Institut Rick Odums in Paris and the Institute of the Arts Barcelona, Lisa has built an international journey through jazz dance, musical theatre, tap and commercial dance. She has performed in musicals and shows across Barcelona, Madrid and Paris. Her classes combine technique, musicality and style to build confident, expressive performers.
Behnaz
Dancing since age 7, teaching since 2018 — Behnaz specialises in High Heels, Street Jazz, Floorwork and Twerk. In Tehran she co-led the first underground dance studio after the revolution, building a community of 2,000+ dancers. Her classes are about reconnecting with your body, expressing emotion through movement, and building a safe space where every woman can grow.
Aurore
Initially trained in classical and jazz dance, Aurore brings international influence from Los Angeles to London and Seoul. Her Heels classes mix groove, precision, and attitude, encouraging women to find their own style.
Stella
Stella is a French dancer and choreographer trained in hip hop, heels, and contemporary. Her Girly Hip-Hop classes are full of energy, groove, and feminine power, helping women express their individuality with confidence.
Vitaliia
Trained in classical, folk and contemporary at the Lev Nagaev School and Ushynsky University in Odesa, Vitaliia has taught for years across dance studios and conservatories in Ukraine and Paris. Her classes balance progress with humour — a relaxed atmosphere where students explore body mechanics deeply, without pressure.
Valeria
Valeria is the heart and organizer behind StepUpFree. She brings structure, creativity, and care to the team, ensuring every student feels welcomed. She's behind our moodboards, shootings, and community vision.
