Dance Taster Workshop

Led by Sophie Douglas, this workshop will be in the style of contemporary dance with a focus on mobility and co-ordination, creativity, and enjoying moving together!

Sophie will guide participants through a series of short technical exercises to music, followed by a piece of choreography to learn and practice dancing together.

After a short break to rest, Sophie will collaborate with participants on a creative task, creating an original piece of choreography to end the workshop.

Please wear clothes that feel comfortable to move in, and all are welcome!

Previous experience in dance will be helpful, but not necessary. 

Sophie Douglas is a dance artist, practitioner and educator with interests in community dance practice, choreography, and performance making and sharing. Sophie has taught extensively in educational and community settings across the UK and is currently Programme Leader of the BA (Hons) Professional Dance programme at Dance City. Sophie’s passion for outreach and community engagement has led her to work with a broad range of dance companies and organisations across the UK including Pavilion Dance South West, Arts University Bournemouth, Trinity Laban Conservatoire, Made By Katie Green, ZoieLogic Dance Theatre, Coast Youth Dance Company and Wandsworth Arts Fringe. Sophie’s practice-based research interests are centred around working in rural spaces and places and investigating movement practice through a lens of somatic inquiry.