Melbourne audiences were treated to a two-day glendi last weekend, filled with performances and live music at Manasis School of Greek Dance and Culture’s annual dinner dance.
Hundreds turned out to see students from as young as three on the stage of the Stars International venue in Preston, where the event was held.
For the first time, the event was split over two days to better facilitate the growing support from families and guests over the last few years.
Seniors and adults performed on Saturday night, while Sunday afternoon was the time for younger students, from juniors and beginners through to intermediates to shine.
Attendees enjoyed a four-course meal along with a non-stop entertainment program including Greek dance performances by students in traditional costumes, as well as presentations by special guest performers from the Morava Serbian Folk Dance Ensemble and Sydney-based Sizmos Greek Dance Company.
The venue was filled with colour, dance and of course music from the expert in mixing traditional and modern Greek tunes DJ Chris, and a live band of guest musicians playing klarino, daoulia and gaida bagpipes.
To top it all off, raffle draws gave away over $4,000 worth of prizes over both days.
Kostas Deves’ photos give us a snapshot of the crowd-pleasing event.
