Vicky Itsiou
Contemporary dance artist, performer & movement educator
About
Vicky Itsiou is a Greek performer and movement educator. She holds a Bachelor in Political Science and a Master's degree in Theatre, Dance & Dramaturgy. She is trained in ballet and contemporary dance and has worked as movement director in theatre and films, and as a performer in many productions in Greece and the Netherlands.She teaches contemporary dance, floorwork, improvisation and composition, and choreographs educational performances.She is a founding member of JAVA Collectief, an international collective of artists based in the Netherlands that experiments with movement and sound, creating multidisciplinary works that transcend stylistic constraints.She has performed with Adrasteia Dance Company, Theatro DEN, Rough|Cut collective & Epopsis Company. She has collaborated with the National Theatre of Northern Greece, Thessaloniki Concert Hall, Stedelijk Museum, Sounding Here festival, CORPO Rotterdam, 4bid Gallery and other institutions and venues.
Selected Projects (2016-26)
Selected Projects during the period 2016 - 2026 in performance, movement direction, research & collaborations:
Sonic Bodies, 2024, JAVA Collectief, Sounding Here Festival, WORM Rotterdam
Sonic Bodies (research),2023, JAVA Collectief, (CORPO Rotterdam residency)
Numb with the woes of my kind, 2022-23, JAVA Collectief, with the support of NORMA Startersfonds
Alaska (short film), directed by Michalis Giagkounidis, 2020 ArtCut productions
Santa's Secret Gifts, directed by Stella Michailidou, 2018, Thessaloniki Concert Hall
Groove Theory, Rough|Cut collective, 2016, Coo Basement, Thessaloniki
The Missing Piece meets the Big O, Adrasteia Dance Company, 2016, Royal Theatre of Thessaloniki
Movement Classes
Lessons & workshops for adults, adolescents, seniors and children in movement, contemporary & modern dance, floorwork, dance conditioning & mobility, composition and improvisation for dancers and actors
Contemporary Dance Training 2026–2027
Join our weekly classes in Utrecht
In our classes we explore contemporary dance, soft acrobatics and improvisation. Together we learn the fundamentals of floorwork, develop body awareness and practice movement sequences while discovering new pathways and connecting with others. The class focuses on principles of release technique and floorwork, with an emphasis on safe practice and injury prevention.
Two separate 18-week blocksTwo levels (beginner-friendly & intermediate)
First Block: 17.09.2026 - 04.02.2027
Second Block: 11.02.2027 - 01.07.2027
Information and registration for the second block will be shared in early 2027.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
A structured contemporary dance program for adults with or without previous experience.In our classes we explore contemporary dance, soft acrobatics and improvisation. Together we learn the fundamentals of floorwork, develop body awareness, and practice movement sequences. The class focuses on principles of release technique and floorwork, with an emphasis on safe practice and injury prevention. We will train how to move to and from the floor with ease and learn rolls, slides, jumps, twirls and twists. We will also work on spatial awareness and explore ways of connecting with others through movement.Classes are designed as a progressive 18-week training block, where we work consistently with the same group to develop technique, strength, coordination, and movement quality over time. This is a guided process, allowing for deeper learning, clearer progression, and a stronger sense of continuity in the body.
WHENThursdays 17:00 - 18:15*Beginner friendly (75')Thursdays 18:30 - 20:00Intermediate (90')
WHEREStudio 0.19, Domplein 4, 3512 JC, Utrecht
WHAT TO BRINGComfortable clothing, a water bottle, a towel, and knee pads if needed.
REGISTRATIONAugust 25th: Registration opens for newcomers and trial classes via an online booking link.August 20th: Current students must confirm whether they will continue in the new season.September 10th: Trial classes for newcomers.September 17th: Regular classes begin. New registrations and trial classes after this date are subject to availability.
After the trial, if you decide to join, confirm your spot for the lesson block by paying the 1st installment of the fee.
Your place is confirmed upon payment.
TRIAL CLASSES
Trial participation is only possible on the designated trial day (10.09.2026).
It costs €18 (beginner) or €20 (intermediate) and is deducted from the total block fee if you continue.
PRICING 18-WEEK BLOCK
Beginner: €324 (paid in 2 installments of €162)Intermediate: €360 (paid in 2 installments of €180)The 1st installment is due before the start of the block. The 2nd installment is due by November 26.
DROP-IN CLASSES
Drop-in participation is only possible if there are available spots and is reserved for participants with prior experience in contemporary dance and floorwork. Please contact the teacher in advance.
