Lyrical Jazz
with Vagelis Pitsilos
Lyrical Jazz with Vagelis Pitsilos is a dynamic and expressive dance class that blends the fluidity of contemporary movement with the emotional depth of jazz technique. Rooted in storytelling through motion, this class invites participants to explore musicality, rhythm, and the connection between movement and emotion. Through carefully crafted combinations and improvisational exercises, dancers are encouraged to move with authenticity and precision, translating feelings into choreography.
With a focus on body awareness, technique, and expressive freedom, Lyrical Jazz builds strength, control, and presence while allowing each dancer to bring their individuality to the forefront. Whether you're a performer looking to refine your stage presence or a mover eager to deepen your emotional range, this class offers a supportive and inspiring environment for artistic growth.
Suitable for dancers with prior movement experience. For more information and registrations: tomikrostudio.aigina@gmail.com
Monday 19:30-21:30
Vagelis Pitsilos was born and raised in Aegina. He is a graduate of the Agia Varvara Drama School (Iakovos Kampanellis) and works as a choreographer and movement coach on various stages in Athens. He has collaborated with the National Theatre of Greece on the summer production of Hippolytus by Euripides, directed by Lydia Koniordou, and at the Badminton Theatre in The Song of the Dead Brother, directed by Thanasis Papageorgiou.
He also participated in the Athens Festival in Pope Joan by Dimitris Mavrikios, worked with the Experimental Stageof the National Theatre, and served as a choreographer-actor in children’s productions at theatres such as Chytirio, 104, Anesis, and the Athens Concert Hall (Megaron). He attended a contemporary dance seminar in Amsterdam with Keren Levi, and performed in the musicals Mamma Mia and Matilda at Akropol Theatre. He also created a performance titled Seven in Edinburgh, inspired by the seven deadly sins.
He has worked as choreographer for Vladimiros Kyriakidis and teaches Latin, Tango, and Modern Jazz in dance schools in Athens, as well as improvisation, movement, and acting for actors and adults.