Our monthly drop-in sessions are the perfect way to try out a new creative artform in a relaxed, no-pressure setting. Come every month or as and when you can make it, each session is stand-alone and low commitment.

Explore the joy of movement in this vibrant 90-minute workshop with choreographer Monica Nicolaides. Designed for all levels, this session weaves together contemporary techniques, floor work, and improvisation to build momentum and flow. With a focus on dynamic expression and finding balance, it’s a chance to connect with your body and let your creativity soar.

When and where do sessions take place?

This practical workshop will take place in the Roddick Room in the Steven Pimlott Building, onsite at Chichester Festival Theatre, on Wednesday 19 March from 11:30am-1pm.

Cost and bursaries

Drop-In sessions cost just £10 per person. You can book your space in advance or, as the name suggests, you can simply drop-in on the day.

We believe everyone should have the chance to take part, so if cost feels like a barrier, don’t hesitate to reach out and ask about our bursary scheme. For more information, email us at [email protected]—we’d love to hear from you.

About the practitioner

Monica Nicolaides is an award-winning choreographer and movement director working on stage and screen. She was a dancer for Birmingham Royal Ballet, London Olympics Ceremony, Torifune Butoh-Sha, The V&A, BSkyB, Barbican, and choreographers Ben Duke, Yara Dolev, Mimmo Miccolis, amongst others. A featured choreographer for One Dance UK and Hiive’s ‘One-to-watch’, her work was supported by Arts Council England, DanceEast, NT Studio, IdeasTap Innovators Fund, Candoco Dance, Hiive and bbodance. It was performed at Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Oxford Playhouse, The Place, Edinburgh Zoo, featured on BBC Persia, The Forumist and various international festivals.

Monica's practice explores body language, human behaviour and relationships in current society. Drawing from her training as a dancer, micro-gestures and other art forms, she develops movement language for multifaceted characters and stories, and visually striking shapes for the stage and screen.

Her portfolio includes works with The Barbican, Royal Opera House, Scottish Opera, Guildhall, Jermyn Street Theatre, Park Theatre, Royal Academy of Music, Third Row Dance, Dance Digital, Hallidonto, Homs Arthaus, and several filmed works with Isla Rose, Lucy Tun, The Glare.