ZEIBEKIKO WORKSHOPS 2024

ZEIBEKIKO FESTIVAL AUSTRALIA 2024 just came to an end.

It was a fantastic experience!

We enjoyed the zeibekiko workshops with Christos Shakallis, Koutouki Taverna Laiko Rembetiko Night, the Steki Taverna Asia Minor Pontian Night, The Music Workshops for the Children by Michael Platyrrahos, traditional Zeibekiko workshops by Yianni Pagozidis and Pontian dance workshop, the Melbourne Rebetiko Night in Melbourne with Estudiantiana of Melbourne, the Official Zeibekiko Festival Opening & the most educational and informative night by Melisma Ensemble "ZEIBEKIKO: The traditions

of the 9/8 rhythm.

For those who want more Zeibekiko Workshops in 2024

"JOIN US !"

Tuesdays 7.30 - 8.30pm

@ Sydney Technical High School (hall)

686 Forest Rd Bexley (Sydney)

Commencing: 29th October 2024

5 week block

Dates

week 1: 29 Oct

week 2: 5 Nov

week 3: 12 Nov

week 4: 19 Nov

week 5: 29 Nov

COST $85 5 week block

$20 casual

Enrol

www.zeibekikofestivalaustralia.com.au

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

$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/

LAIKO ZEIBEKIKO CLASSES SAT MORNING

KOUTOUKI DINNER ZEIBEKIKO MUSICAL JOURNEY

SCHOOL OF GREEK DANCE & CULTURE

Proudly hosting ZEIBEKIKO ΦESTIVAL AUSTRALIA 2025

SYDNEY - AUSTRALIA EST 1994

Zeibekiko Workshops 2024

Past events from 1st Zeibekiko Festival Australia (July 2023)