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S O P H I A V E N T O U R I S
SCHOOL OF GREEK DANCE & CULTURE
SYDNEY - AUSTRALIA EST 1994
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Zeibekiko Workshops 2025
The Art of Zeibekiko classes will be announced shortly
to commence in Feb 2025
Past events from 1st Zeibekiko Festival Australia (July 2023)
2ND JULY
CYPRIOT DANCE WORKHOPS - SYDNEY
ABOUT
Christos Shakallis will be conducting Cypriot dance & zeibekikos workshops on Sunday 2nd July at the Cyprus Community Club, all day for the Cyprus Community dance groups from 11am.
The club cafe will be open all day. Christos Shakallis will lunch downstairs in cafe area and will happily meet greet and sign autographs from 1.30 - 2pm
We open a class to the general public Cypriot dance workshop
4 -5pm
DATE
Sunday 2 July 2023 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (UTC+10)
LOCATION
Cyprus Community Club
54-76 Stanmore Road, Stanmore NSW 2048
Christos Shakallis will be conducting Cypriot dance & zeibekikos workshops on Sunday 2nd July at the Cyprus Community Club, all day for the Cyprus Community dance groups from 11am.
The club cafe will be open all day. Christos Shakallis will lunch downstairs in cafe area and will happily meet greet and sign autographs from 1.30 - 2pm
We open a class to the general public Cypriot dance workshop
4 -5pm
DATE
Sunday 2 July 2023 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (UTC+10)
LOCATION
Cyprus Community Club
54-76 Stanmore Road, Stanmore NSW 2048
3RD JULY -ZEIBEKIKO LAIKO & TRADITIONAL WORKSHOPS ADELAIDE
ABOUT
CHRISTOS SHAKALLIS MASTER OF ZEIBEKIKO WILL BE IN ADELAIDE FOR ONE DAY ONLY ON MONDAY 3RD JULY 2023. WE HAVE 3 WORKSHOPS AVAILABLE.
SESSION 1: 11.00 - 12.30PM
SESSION 2: 1.30PM - 3.00PM
SESSION 3: 4.30PM - 6.00PM
TEACHING LAIKO ZEIBEKIKO, SELF IMPROVISATION AND TRADITIONAL FORMS OF ZEIBEKIKO FROM ASIA MINOR INCLUDING APTALIKO, AIVALIOTIKO, KARSILAMA POLITIKO, SIGANO KARSILAMA AND MORE.....
DATES
Monday 3 July 2023 (UTC+10)
LOCATION
CYPRUS COMMUNITY CENTRE OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA
6/8 BARPOWELL ST , WELLAND SA 5007
CHRISTOS SHAKALLIS MASTER OF ZEIBEKIKO WILL BE IN ADELAIDE FOR ONE DAY ONLY ON MONDAY 3RD JULY 2023. WE HAVE 3 WORKSHOPS AVAILABLE.
SESSION 1: 11.00 - 12.30PM
SESSION 2: 1.30PM - 3.00PM
SESSION 3: 4.30PM - 6.00PM
TEACHING LAIKO ZEIBEKIKO, SELF IMPROVISATION AND TRADITIONAL FORMS OF ZEIBEKIKO FROM ASIA MINOR INCLUDING APTALIKO, AIVALIOTIKO, KARSILAMA POLITIKO, SIGANO KARSILAMA AND MORE.....
DATES
Monday 3 July 2023 (UTC+10)
LOCATION
CYPRUS COMMUNITY CENTRE OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA
6/8 BARPOWELL ST , WELLAND SA 5007
5TH JULY - REMBETIKO WORKSHOP SYDNEY
ABOUT
CHRISTOS SHAKALLIS will take you on a journey through the GREEK BLUES REMBETIKO ERA.
Bring your KOMBOLOI ,HAT, GREEK CHAIR, YELEKO (Vest) and learn a new artform !!!!
6.30pm -8.30pm seminar/workshop.
8.30pm -10.30pm we transform the workshop into an intimate taverna night. Wine, dine and take the opportunity to spend time with Christos and the gang, and enjoy more dance, till 10.30pm.
$85 .00 includes ouzo shot, rembetiko workshop & dinner taverna - food/mezethes and dessert by Kouzina Catering. Max 85 people.
DATE
Wednesday 5 July 2023 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM (UTC+10)
LOCATION
PANARCADIAN ASHBURY BOWLING CLUB
55 KING STREET, ASHBURY NSW 2193
CHRISTOS SHAKALLIS will take you on a journey through the GREEK BLUES REMBETIKO ERA.
Bring your KOMBOLOI ,HAT, GREEK CHAIR, YELEKO (Vest) and learn a new artform !!!!
6.30pm -8.30pm seminar/workshop.
8.30pm -10.30pm we transform the workshop into an intimate taverna night. Wine, dine and take the opportunity to spend time with Christos and the gang, and enjoy more dance, till 10.30pm.
$85 .00 includes ouzo shot, rembetiko workshop & dinner taverna - food/mezethes and dessert by Kouzina Catering. Max 85 people.
DATE
Wednesday 5 July 2023 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM (UTC+10)
LOCATION
PANARCADIAN ASHBURY BOWLING CLUB
55 KING STREET, ASHBURY NSW 2193
6TH JULY TRADITIONAL GROUP OF ZEIBEKIKO DANCES
ABOUT
The lesson will be conducted with LIVE MUSIC under the instruction of MIXALIS PLATYRARHOS
(Outi, toumberleki, violin & guitar).
Did you know that the ZEIBEKIKO FAMILY of dances are rich, not only historically, but dance variations from different regions of Greece and Asia Minor?
The popular ZEIBEKIKO dance as we know it today migrated to Greece after the Asia Minor Catastrophe with the exchange of populations in 1922.
Zeibekikos holds great historic significance was danced in different forms by our forefathers.
We will explore these forms including: Aptaliko, Karsilamathes, Kamilieriko,Smyrneiko, Vrakathiko, Mytilinis, Fokiano, and of course include the Cypriot Zeibekiko.
Ticket includes seminar ,LIVE BAND instructed by Mixalis Platyrarhos.
9-11pm buffet Politiko style dinner from KOUZINA CATERING in line with our theme - served after seminar with LIVE MUSIC in taverna room.
A chance to further socialise, chat with Shakallis and use new dance move!
11pm close
DATE
Thursday 6 July 2023 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM (UTC+10)
LOCATION
PANARCADIAN ASHBURY BOWLING CLUB
55 KING ST , ASHBURY NSW 2193
The lesson will be conducted with LIVE MUSIC under the instruction of MIXALIS PLATYRARHOS
(Outi, toumberleki, violin & guitar).
Did you know that the ZEIBEKIKO FAMILY of dances are rich, not only historically, but dance variations from different regions of Greece and Asia Minor?
The popular ZEIBEKIKO dance as we know it today migrated to Greece after the Asia Minor Catastrophe with the exchange of populations in 1922.
Zeibekikos holds great historic significance was danced in different forms by our forefathers.
We will explore these forms including: Aptaliko, Karsilamathes, Kamilieriko,Smyrneiko, Vrakathiko, Mytilinis, Fokiano, and of course include the Cypriot Zeibekiko.
Ticket includes seminar ,LIVE BAND instructed by Mixalis Platyrarhos.
9-11pm buffet Politiko style dinner from KOUZINA CATERING in line with our theme - served after seminar with LIVE MUSIC in taverna room.
A chance to further socialise, chat with Shakallis and use new dance move!
11pm close
DATE
Thursday 6 July 2023 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM (UTC+10)
LOCATION
PANARCADIAN ASHBURY BOWLING CLUB
55 KING ST , ASHBURY NSW 2193
FRI 7TH JULY LAIKO ZEIBEKIKO / POPULAR
Popular / Laiko Zeibekiko focus . Will also touch on REMBETIKO Zeibekikiko, APTALIKO, KARSILAMA and CYPRIOT ZEIBEKIKO.
Ticket includes light lunch & beverage for half time break.
DATE
Friday 7 July 2023 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM (UTC+10)
LOCATION
Marrickville PCYC - Level 1- studio 1
531 Illawarra Rd , Marrickville NSW 2204
Ticket includes light lunch & beverage for half time break.
DATE
Friday 7 July 2023 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM (UTC+10)
LOCATION
Marrickville PCYC - Level 1- studio 1
531 Illawarra Rd , Marrickville NSW 2204
SAT 8th JULY LAIKO ZEIBEKIKO/POPULAR
ABOUT
POPOULAR/ LAIKO Zeibekiko dance focus . Will also touch on REMBETIKO Zeibekikiko, APTALIKO, KARSILAMA and CYPRIOT ZEIBEKIKO.
Ticket includes light lunch & beverage for half time break.
DATE
Saturday 8 July 2023 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM (UTC+10)
LOCATION
MARRICKVILLE PCYC
531 ILLAWARRA ROAD, MARRICKVILLE NSW 2204
POPOULAR/ LAIKO Zeibekiko dance focus . Will also touch on REMBETIKO Zeibekikiko, APTALIKO, KARSILAMA and CYPRIOT ZEIBEKIKO.
Ticket includes light lunch & beverage for half time break.
DATE
Saturday 8 July 2023 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM (UTC+10)
LOCATION
MARRICKVILLE PCYC
531 ILLAWARRA ROAD, MARRICKVILLE NSW 2204
9TH JULY - WOMEN ONLY ZEIBEKIKO WORKSHOP
ABOUT
SHAKALLIS ZEIBEKIKO DANCE WORKSHOP Sunday 9th July 3.30pm - 5.30pm session
WOMEN ONLY
POPULAR/LAIKO ZEIBEKIKO & REMBETIKO focusing on steps, stance, figures, speed, movement, hand positions and etc., suitable for women.
DATE
Sunday 9 July 2023 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM (UTC+10)
LOCATION
MARRICKVILLE PCYC
531 ILLAWARRA ROAD, MARRICKVILLE NSW 2204
SHAKALLIS ZEIBEKIKO DANCE WORKSHOP Sunday 9th July 3.30pm - 5.30pm session
WOMEN ONLY
POPULAR/LAIKO ZEIBEKIKO & REMBETIKO focusing on steps, stance, figures, speed, movement, hand positions and etc., suitable for women.
DATE
Sunday 9 July 2023 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM (UTC+10)
LOCATION
MARRICKVILLE PCYC
531 ILLAWARRA ROAD, MARRICKVILLE NSW 2204
9TH JULY MEN ONLY WORKSHOP
ABOUT
SHAKALLIS ZEIBEKIKO DANCE WORKSHOP Sunday 9th July 6-8pm session
MEN ONLY
POPULAR/LAIKO ZEIBEKIKO for men only, teaching "figoures", "xtipimata - hits", tricks and male orientated moves. Taught by the male master himself!
If you are a male, young or old and want to learn, improve and polish your Zeibekiko skills this is the right workshop!
DATE
Sunday 9 July 2023 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (UTC+10)
LOCATION
MARRICKVILLE PCYC
531 ILLAWARRA RD, MARRICKVILLE NSW 2204
SHAKALLIS ZEIBEKIKO DANCE WORKSHOP Sunday 9th July 6-8pm session
MEN ONLY
POPULAR/LAIKO ZEIBEKIKO for men only, teaching "figoures", "xtipimata - hits", tricks and male orientated moves. Taught by the male master himself!
If you are a male, young or old and want to learn, improve and polish your Zeibekiko skills this is the right workshop!
DATE
Sunday 9 July 2023 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (UTC+10)
LOCATION
MARRICKVILLE PCYC
531 ILLAWARRA RD, MARRICKVILLE NSW 2204
$1000 PRIZE ZEIBEKIKO DANCE COMPETITION
$1000 prize !!!!
Zeibekiko Festival Australia 1-10 JULY 2023
Zeibekiko dance clip Australia wide competition!
You must live in Australia to enter!
It’s easy as 1,2,3!
Closes 30th July 2023
Winner announcement 10th July live on fb / Instagram by Christos Shakallis and Sophia Ventouris
We invite anybody young or old , any age, any type of Zeibekiko modern, rembetiko, aptaliko, aivalitotiko, smyrneiko, mytilinis, etc...
You can be from anywhere in Australia 🇦🇺 any city .
Record yourself dancing in a 1 min max clip , in video state your name, age and city you from. Send it to info@zeibekikofestivalaustralia.com.au
Or
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087762535238
Messenger
Or
https://www.instagram.com/zeibekiko_festival_australia/
Zeibekiko Festival Australia 1-10 JULY 2023
Zeibekiko dance clip Australia wide competition!
You must live in Australia to enter!
It’s easy as 1,2,3!
Closes 30th July 2023
Winner announcement 10th July live on fb / Instagram by Christos Shakallis and Sophia Ventouris
We invite anybody young or old , any age, any type of Zeibekiko modern, rembetiko, aptaliko, aivalitotiko, smyrneiko, mytilinis, etc...
You can be from anywhere in Australia 🇦🇺 any city .
Record yourself dancing in a 1 min max clip , in video state your name, age and city you from. Send it to info@zeibekikofestivalaustralia.com.au
Or
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087762535238
Messenger
Or
https://www.instagram.com/zeibekiko_festival_australia/
LAIKO ZEIBEKIKO CLASSES SAT MORNING
KOUTOUKI DINNER ZEIBEKIKO MUSICAL JOURNEY
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