Manasis School of Greek Dance and Culture is set to host yet another annual concert in Term 2, in an effort to show the community’s appreciation towards grandparents and other special people in the lives of youth.
Taking place on Sunday 19 June, the event will also be a chance to celebrate the connection between all four generations of Greek Australians.
“To celebrate Grandparents Day this year, our school has organised a concert where each and every single one of our classes, right through from our 3-year-old beginners to our senior students, will perform a medley of Greek dances,” said Dimosthenis Manasis.
“The event is an opportunity for our students to dress in traditional costumes and perform dances learnt throughout the semester.”
During this year’s show, there will also be live instrumental performances and various presentations from some very talented students and special guests.
“This event began a few years ago, as a small open class dance lesson, where families were welcome to come and watch a lesson in progress,” Mr Manasis adds.
“As our school grew, so did the success of these small presentations, hence, generating more and more interest from our wider community.
“This year’s event will be especially dedicated to the eternal memory of my beloved grandfather, Pappou Dimosthenis, together with the memories of many of our students’ late grandparents.”
Each year, throughout the duration of the concert, the projector audio visual slideshow acts as a very sentimental backdrop to the whole event, screening wedding photos of the grandparents of the Manasis School students and families.
Seating for this year’s event is allocated and tickets will be sold on priority.
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