Classes | Workshops



Meet Sofia, a unique interdisciplinary dance artist and architect who utilises an embodied teaching approach to foster artistic expression and space creation through movement. Whether your focus is on the performing or visual arts, Sofia’s teaching will help you unlock your full potential and experience the magic of creative flow in your practice!

Her classes and workshops are designed to cultivate your body awareness and technical skills. You will learn step-by-step techniques that enhance your creativity, boost your confidence, and ignite your imagination. Additionally, you will receive tools to cultivate artistic and physical resilience, appreciate your progress, and build connections within the community, all while working with your own devices at your preferred pace. You can expect high-quality, safe and enjoyable classes and workshops in a relaxed atmosphere where everyone is welcome.

Sofia has over 10 years of teaching experience as a dance and drawing tutor. She has worked with individuals of all ages and abilities across various settings. Her extensive teaching background and deep understanding of technique make her an ideal tutor for beginners. Currently, Sofia lives and works in Aberdeen, offering a variety of classes and workshops in and around the city centre.


all available

Classes | Workshops

Adults (16+)

Contemporary & Improv
‘Spatial Flow’

Release technique dance class including floorwork and
dance improvisation

Adults (16+)

Acroditioning

High-intensity acrobatics training
including cardio, props, and callisthenics conditioning

Adults (16+)

Drawing & Sketching

Tutored representational hand drawing sessions for beginners
& art enthusiasts of all levels

Adults (16+)

Stretch & Recover

Restorative class for releasing stress & muscle tension

Adults (16+)

Strength & Tone

Medium-intensity fitness class with small props

Adults (16+)

Dance Fitness

Medium to high-intensity dance workout including cardio, mobility & stretch practice

Adults

55+ Dance

Low- to Medium-intensity dance workout designed to increase mobility, strength, flexibility and mental health in older adults

Adults

Chair Strength
with Pilates Props

Low-intensity full-body chair recovery practice with small props

Kids

Dance Moves & Grooves

Fun dance class including groovy moves, games, and creative tasks

Kids

Floor Acrobatics

High-intensity acrobatics training
including fun training games with props and callisthenics conditioning

Workshops only

teaching experience

2024 | Adults contemporary dance & improv weekly classes “Spatial Flow”, Rosemount Community Centre, Aberdeen, UK.

2023-2024 | Adults contemporary, citymoves dance agency Aberdeen, UK.

2024 | ADULTS DRAWING & SKETCHING, Ferryhill Community Centre, Aberdeen, UK.

2023-2024 | Adults Dance FITNESS weekly classes, Rosemount Community Centre & citymoves dance agency Aberdeen, UK.

2024 | Adults tone & stretch, citymoves dance agency Aberdeen, UK.

2024 | Adults stretch weekly classes, Rosemount Community Centre, Aberdeen, UK.

2023 | pro-class as part of the “dance woman” residency [ADULTs], citymoves dance Agency, ABERDEEN, UK.

2023 | Inclusive kids and adults dance summer camp, citymoves dance agency Aberdeen, UK.

2022-2024 | floor acrobatics & KIDS DANCE weekly classes [kids p1-p7], Froghall & ferryhill community centre, Aberdeen, UK.

2022-2024 | Dance fitness weekly classes [over 55s] Hilton community centre, Aberdeen, UK.

2019-2023 | Release contemporary dance & improv weekly classes [Adults/beginners level] “Spatial Flow”, Froghall Community Centre, Aberdeen, UK.

2021 | instant composition & IMPROVISATION WORKSHOP with citymoves 60+ quicksilver group “STORYTELLING WITH AN OBJECT”, PHOSPHORESCENCE” FESTIVAL | THE BARN, as part of DANCELIVE 2021, ABERDEENSHIRE, UK.

2020 & 2021 | pro-classes as part of “happy together” residencies [ADULTs], citymoves dance Agency, ABERDEEN, UK.

2021 | 5-week Creative movement & dance summer workshops [kids p1-p7], kids summer club, FROGHALL COMMUNITY CENTRE, ABERDEEN, UK.

2019-2020 | Creative movement & dance weekly CLASSES [kids p1-p7], FROGHALL COMMUNITY CENTRE, ABERDEEN, UK.

2017-2019 | CONTEMPORARY Dance & CREATIVE MOVEMENT teacher in public secondary education (children S1-S4/ages 12-16), dance examiner & president of the dance committee, Public Secondary ART School of Keratsini, Piraeus, Greece.

2015-2019 | Release contemporary dance & improv weekly classes [Adults/open level], DANCE LAB DANZARIN, ATHENS, GREECE.

2007-2019 | FREEHAND & ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING TUTOR [HIGHER STUDENTS-UNI EXAMS, PORTFOLIO PREPARATION], VARIOUS SCHOOLS IN ATHENS AND PYRGOS ILEIAS, GREECE.

FEB – APR 2018 | 3-month DANCE WORKSHOP FOR school STUDENTS WITH AND WITHOUT AUTISM, PIRAEUS SPECIAL PRIMARY SCHOOL & Public Secondary ART School of Keratsini, Piraeus, Greece.

Jul 2018 | 5-DAY CHOREOGRAPHY & PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP “ARCHITECTURE + DANCE” [adults], AKROPODITI DANCE FEST 2018 INTernational FESTIVAL, SYROS, GREECE.

2018 | 1-DAY CREATIVE MOVEMENT training WORKSHOP FOR PUBLIC PRESCHOOL EDUCATOrs, “ORGANISATION MONDIALE POUR L’ EDUCATION PRESCOLAIRE” CONFERENCE, ATHENS, GREECE.

2017-2018 | BALLET WEEKLY CLASSES [adults/BEGINNERS], DANCE LAB DANZARIN, ATHENS, GREECE.BALLET weekly CLASSES

2016-2018 | BODY CONDITIONING WEEKLY CLASSES [adults], DANCE LAB DANZARIN, ATHENS, GREECE.

2016-2017 | Release contemporary dance & improv weekly classes [Adults/beginners level], Kodo Stage Dance Studio, ATHENS, GREECE.

OCT-NOV 2017 | 5-WEEK CHOREOGRAPHY & PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP “ARCHITECTURE + DANCE” [adults], AKTINA HIGHER PROFESSIONAL DANCE SCHOOL, ATHENS, GREECE.

SEPT 2017 | 1-DAY STAGE PRESENCE & IMPROVISATION WORKSHOP “ARCHITECTURE + DANCE” [adults], PERFORMANCE PHILOSOPHY SYMPOSIUM, NATIONAL MUSEUM OF MODERN ART (EMST), ATHENS, GREECE.

JUL 2017 | 5-DAY CHOREOGRAPHY & PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP “ARCHITECTURE + DANCE” [adults], DANCE DAYS CHANIA INTernational FESTIVAL 2017, CRETE, GREECE.

JUN 2017 | DANCE EXAMINER in CONTEMPORARY DANCE & creative movement for admission of S1 STUDENTS at PUBLIC PERISTERI & KERATSINI SECONDARY art SCHOOLS, PERAMA, GREECE.

2013-2017 | WORKSHOP TUTOR, COMPANY DANCER & DANCE DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR AT “SKYTALI EDUCATIONAL DANCE PLAN”, A COMMUNITY PROJECT BRINGING DANCE INTO THE CURRICULUM OF GREEK PRIMARY SCHOOLS * TUTORED 5-MONTH PERFORMANCE WORKSHOPS IN 11 ATHENS PUBLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLS, THE KALAMATA INTERNATIONAL DANCE FESTIVAL & TECHNOPOLIS OF ATHENS * DANCED IN 5 PIECES OF GUEST CHOREOGRAPHERS * ASSISTED IN FUNDRAISING, COMMUNICATION AND EVALUATION OF THE PROJECT, ATHENS, GREECE.

2014- 2016 | Release contemporary dance & improv weekly classes [Adults/beginners level], LIBERTANGO DANCE STUDIO, ATHENS, GREECE.

2014-2016 | Release contemporary dance & improv weekly classes [CHILDREN 9-16/beginners level], ROULA PAPADOPOULOU DANCE SCHOOL, ATHENS, GREECE.

April 2016 | Release contemporary dance & improv WORKSHOP AS A GUEST TEACHER [Adults/OPEN level], Topos Kinisis Dance School, ATHENS, GREECE.

jAN – FEB 2016 | 6-WEEK CHOREOGRAPHY & PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP “ARCHITECTURE + DANCE” [adults], ANNA & MARIA KALOUTA THEATER – MUNICIPALITY OF ATHENS, GREECE.

SEP-OCT 2015 | 5-DAY CHOREOGRAPHY & PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP “ARCHITECTURE + DANCE” [adults], VAULT OPEN SEPTEMBER 4 FESTIVAL, ATHENS, GREECE.

MAR-MAY 2015 | 3-MONTH CHOREOGRAPHY & PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP BASED ON “BETWEEN ME” CHOREOGRAPHIC RESEARCH, DANCE LAB DANZARIN, ATHENS, GREECE.

2013-2015 | Release contemporary dance & improv weekly classes [Adults/beginners level], Atelier Somatos Dance Studio, ATHENS, GREECE.

2013-2015 | BODY CONDITIONING WEEKLY CLASSES [adults], ATELIER SOMATOS DANCE STUDIO, ATHENS, GREECE.

2013-2014 | Creative movement & DANCE weekly CLASSES [kids p1-p7], Atelier Somatos Dance Studio, Athens, Greece.