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Antipodes Festival

Saturday 22 February 2025

To complement our classroom-based curriculum, we offer several musical ensembles which allow students to explore music with others and develop their musicianship. Some of our Secondary School ensembles include AGS Orchestra, String Ensemble, Secondary Choir, Latin Band, Folk Band, Greek Ensemble and Drumline.

There are also many opportunities throughout each School year for students to perform, including our Annual Music Concert at The Centre Ivanhoe, Antipodes Festival, City of Yarra Carols by Candlelight and other high-profile events.

Find out more at Music And Performing Arts | Alphington Grammar School

Hours of non-stop Zorba. The last person standing wins a return airfare to Greece offered by the National Bank of Greece Melbourne Representative Office.

Who will survive? How badly do they want to go to Greece? Find out on Saturday 22nd of February – kicking off at midday. Come and cheer them to Greece.

Greek Folk Dancing is not about learning steps but learning to express yourself though your understanding and interpreting the music, where you learn to vary the number of the steps as you improvise and show some of your personality through the dancing.

Our goal is not for the students to “dance” mirror image perfectly synchronised steps but to move freely and be able to express their personality through movement and their interpretation of the music. To learn to work as a team and learn leadership. To gain confidence and courage when in front of an audience which will also benefit them in their normal life beyond their dancing.

Find out more at GCM Dance Group Instagram Page.

Canberra Hellenic Dancers was established in 1980 and is Canberra’s only organisation offering modern and traditional Greek dancing classes for children and adults. Classes are run at the Hellenic Club of Canberra every Monday during term and are a great way for your child to actively engage in Greek culture and heritage, while also learning and performing dances originating from various regions of Greece.

Find out more at Canberra Hellenic Dancers

Greek dancing is a celebration of our heritage, a timeless expression of our cultural identity. Through our dance classes, you’ll not only learn the intricate steps but also the deep stories and customs that have shaped our traditions for centuries.

Dancing together strengthens our connection to each other and to the past, ensuring that the beauty of Greek culture continues to thrive. Whether you’re a beginner or simply want to reconnect with your roots, join us in preserving and sharing the joy of Greek dance for generations to come.

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At the heart of our commitment to preserving and celebrating Cretan culture, the Cretan Brotherhood proudly presents its Dance School. Our program welcomes aspiring dancers as young as 3 years old, extending its embrace to youth and adults of all skill levels, from beginners taking their first steps to accomplished performers.

Find out more at DANCING LESSONS – Cretan Brotherhood of Melbourne & Victoria

The Flambouro Philanthropic Society of SA was established in 1957 from the first generation of immigrants to Australia. This society in Australia is the second village for all the immigrants and now their extended families. It is an extension of home and keeps alive traditions and friendships from our beloved village.

Find out more at Flambouro Philanthropic Society

The Central Pontian Association of Melbourne & Victoria ‘Pontiaki Estia’ is an organisation which has proudly been part of the Greek Australian community for 47 years. With strong focus on continuity, the next generation are educated on the rich Pontic culture through music, song, dance and customs.

The joint junior and intermediate group at antipodes 2024 will have our new junior beginners performing for the first time. The group performance will travel across different parts of Pontus from Kars, Trapezounta, Ak Tag Maten and Matsouka. Live music and song will accompany the group and all dancers will be in authentic traditional costumes.

The senior group performance will travel across different parts of Pontus from Kars, Trapezounta, Ak Tag Maten, Samsounta and Bafra, a region whose dances have not been performed by anyone. Live music and song will accompany the group and all dancers will be in authentic traditional costumes.

Find out more at Pontiaki Estia Facebook Page or Pontiaki Estia Instagram Page.

Melbourne based Greek Dance classes by the master himself, Alki Manasis!

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The G.O.C.S.A. Dance Academy aims to maintain an important aspect of the Greek culture through traditional song and dance. Our philosophy is to promote, disseminate and preserve the Greek culture to the wider community.

The Academy fosters a warm and welcoming environment, educating the next generation and instilling a future of love and appreciation of Greek Dance and Hellenic culture. Our students ranging between the ages of 5 of 45 years attend classes which take place twice a week. Children of 5 years and above are welcome to join.

Find out more at Dance Academy | Greek Orthodox Community of South Australia

Rena Morfi is one of the most sought-after performers on the Greek music scene. She rose to fame as the lead singer of the acclaimed swing band Imam Baildi, where her unique voice and electrifying stage presence brought a modern twist to traditional Greek sounds.

Catch her live at the Antipodes Festival in Melbourne on Saturday, 22nd February. Known for her ability to perform everything from heartfelt ballads to upbeat swing tunes, Rena’s performances promise to be full of energy, emotion, and incredible music.

Find out more at Rena Morfi Set to Perform at Antipodes Festival | Greek Community of Melbourne

Melbourne Belly Dance

GLAMOROUS ENTERTAINMENT
🌟 Bellydance, Brazilian and Latin Floorshows
🌟 In partnership with @strutempire

Find out more at Melbourne Belly Dance Instagram page

A group dance fitness programs for all ages and fitness levels dancing to Greek music!
We will be performing choregraphed dance routines to Greek music, ending with a traditional Greek dance (kalamatiano, tsamiko).

Find out more at Inspirit Dance Fitness Instagram Page.

Valia Gianinska has been solo performing around Australia the last 18 years. She performs in Greek, Bulgarian and Russian languages. The highlight of her performances was in 2008 when I performed with the Sydney based “Martenitsa” choir as a warm-up group in the concert of the famous Serbian musician Goran Bregovic at Sydney Opera House.

Find out more at Valia Gianinska’s Facebook Page.

At the heart of our commitment to preserving and celebrating Cretan culture, the Cretan Brotherhood proudly presents its Dance School. Our program welcomes aspiring dancers as young as 3 years old, extending its embrace to youth and adults of all skill levels, from beginners taking their first steps to accomplished performers.

Find out more at DANCING LESSONS – Cretan Brotherhood of Melbourne & Victoria

At the heart of our commitment to preserving and celebrating Cretan culture, the Cretan Brotherhood proudly presents its Dance School. Our program welcomes aspiring dancers as young as 3 years old, extending its embrace to youth and adults of all skill levels, from beginners taking their first steps to accomplished performers.

Find out more at DANCING LESSONS – Cretan Brotherhood of Melbourne & Victoria

The Florinian Society of Melbourne “ARISTOTELIS” was founded in 1956 by the early Macedonian Greek migrants from the prefecture of Florina. It is amongst the oldest and most prominent established Greek cultural groups and proudly promotes and showcases Greek and Florinian Culture to mainstream Australian society and maintaining it within our second and third generation Greek Australians.

The Cultural Centre has a 40-member strong dance group made up of young dancers of both Greek and non-Greek background. The dance group regularly participate in festivals and dance exhibitions in authentic Florinian costume and accompanied by our very own Balkan brass (halkina) band.

Find out more on Facebook.

Totally Kicking Brass is a Halkina (Greek Brass) band which features the music from Western Macedonia in Greece. Its unique style fuses the many local Balkan cultures including Greek, Anatolian, Slavic and Romani creating an energetic sound with intricate melodies and complex time signatures. We challenge you to resist dancing!

Totally Kicking Brass will play for your dancing pleasure, beautiful Macedonian tunes from Florina, Kozani, Kastoria, Grevena, Edessa and surrounds. This Halkina-style ensemble has been popular throughout northern Greece since the mid 1800s. We’re proud to be the only band in Australia offering this exciting repertoire, continuing the musical tradition.

Musicians of Pontiaki Estia Melbourne including two international musicians from Greece.

Performing music from Ponto and UNESCO recognized dance performance of the Μωμόγεροι.

Find out more at Pontiaki Estia Facebook Page.

An ensemble that plays traditional music from Epirus in an authentic manner.

A group of young mucisicans who share a passion for Greek Laiko music. Formed seven years ago, had the pleasure to play functions all over Melbourne, most recently weddings aswell. The band consists of Bouzouki, Keyboard, Drums, Guitar, Bass and Vocals.

Dio Patrides will perform all types of Greek old and new laika.

Find out more at Dio Patrides Instagram Page.

Australian raised and based in Athens, Dj Timo is a dj/producer who has performed in the hottest party spots worldwide (Ibiza, Mykonos, Australia, Germany).

He is considered as one of the best Greek/international djs.

Join him on deck at the Antipodes Festival, where he promises to keep you dancing non-stop!

“H Division is a team of 7-8 people, with some members being more active than others. Our main philosophy and goal is to provide a platform for people to express their artistic concerns through various art forms. When we arrived in Melbourne and realised the size of the Greek community, we knew we needed to create a hip hop microcosm where young artists like Skee and Jason could freely express themselves.”

Skee, 2K, and Jason each possess an undeniable love for music, a fierce desire for freedom of expression, and an unquenchable passion for life.

Find out more at H Division (@hdivision_lab) • Instagram photos and videos

Australian raised and based in Athens, Dj Timo is a dj/producer who has performed in the hottest party spots worldwide (Ibiza, Mykonos, Australia, Germany).

He is considered as one of the best Greek/international djs.

Join him on deck at the Antipodes Festival, where he promises to keep you dancing non-stop!

12:00 pm
Phil Vakos (Double Session)

1:00 pm
Hellenic Wines x Emerald Peacock

The Central Pontian Association of Melbourne & Victoria ‘Pontiaki Estia’ is an organisation which has proudly been part of the Greek Australian community for 47 years. With strong focus on continuity, the next generation are educated on the rich Pontic culture through music, song, dance and customs.

The joint junior and intermediate group at antipodes 2024 will have our new junior beginners performing for the first time. The group performance will travel across different parts of Pontus from Kars, Trapezounta, Ak Tag Maten and Matsouka. Live music and song will accompany the group and all dancers will be in authentic traditional costumes.

The senior group performance will travel across different parts of Pontus from Kars, Trapezounta, Ak Tag Maten, Samsounta and Bafra, a region whose dances have not been performed by anyone. Live music and song will accompany the group and all dancers will be in authentic traditional costumes.

Find out more at Pontiaki Estia Facebook Page or Pontiaki Estia Instagram Page.

Hellenic School of Dance Culture Music and Arts

“Ο χορός είναι έκφραση της ψυχής του ανθρώπου”

FREE Dance Classes Every Tuesday and Thursday

Find out more at Hellenic School of Dance Culture Music and Arts (@hellenicdcma) • Instagram photos and videos

Melbourne Based DJs

Find out more at Con Nicolopoulos (@djkostanico) • Instagram photos and videos and Thomas Nicolopoulos (@djthomasnico) • Instagram photos and videos 

 

A group of young mucisicans who share a passion for Greek Laiko music. Formed seven years ago, had the pleasure to play functions all over Melbourne, most recently weddings aswell. The band consists of Bouzouki, Keyboard, Drums, Guitar, Bass and Vocals.

Dio Patrides will perform all types of Greek old and new laika.

Find out more at Dio Patrides Instagram Page.

Melbourne’s premier Greek Demotic Music band, specialising in the music of mainland Greece of Epirus, Thessaly, Central Greece and the Peloponnese and maintaining the individual character of each region.

Find out more at Demotika | Facebook

The Melbourne Gaida Ensemble, comprising 3rd and 4th generation Greeks, breathes life into ancient traditions with the hauntingly beautiful gaida, an instrument echoing back through millennia. Their performances resonate with a deep cultural connection, bridging generations through the timeless power of music, preserving a vital piece of Greek heritage.

The ensemble promises a dynamic roaming performance. Amidst the vibrant festivities, they’ll serenade attendees with the ancient resonance of the gaida, connecting generations and celebrating Greek heritage in a moving, immersive experience that transcends time and place.

The Florinian Society of Melbourne “ARISTOTELIS” was founded in 1956 by the early Macedonian Greek migrants from the prefecture of Florina. It is amongst the oldest and most prominent established Greek cultural groups and proudly promotes and showcases Greek and Florinian Culture to mainstream Australian society and maintaining it within our second and third generation Greek Australians.

The Cultural Centre has a 40-member strong dance group made up of young dancers of both Greek and non-Greek background. The dance group regularly participate in festivals and dance exhibitions in authentic Florinian costume and accompanied by our very own Balkan brass (halkina) band.

Find out more on Facebook.

At the heart of our commitment to preserving and celebrating Cretan culture, the Cretan Brotherhood proudly presents its Dance School. Our program welcomes aspiring dancers as young as 3 years old, extending its embrace to youth and adults of all skill levels, from beginners taking their first steps to accomplished performers.

Find out more at DANCING LESSONS – Cretan Brotherhood of Melbourne & Victoria

‘STILTTAINMENT’S STILT DIVA’S’ embody & celebrate exquisite feminine beauty. Their goddess-like beauty inspires reverence & adoration from afar.

Wearing elaborately decorative costumes, which are lavish, glittering with rhinestones, sequins and feathers of all colours.

They rove & entertain with grace, elegance & poise.

Truly magical & sophisticated! 

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