A unique collaboration between 23-year-old theatre maker Luke Macaronas, and Christos Konstantinides, a 67-year-old Greek dancer, explores how dance binds young and old together, passing on tradition and ancestral memory from generation to generation.

Άπειρη Στοργή | Infinite Affection, was conceived and formulated during several lockdowns moving from online ideation to the stage. The show focuses on Mr Macaronas Greek heritage pulling inspiration from traditional folk music and dances, and premieres at Sts Constantine & Helen church in South Yarra on Friday 18 March.

“Over the last 10 months, in and out of lockdowns, I have been training in traditional folk forms under Chris, while Chris has been learning about contemporary performance from me,” Luke Macaronas tells Neos Kosmos.

“Together, we have created a dance performance that explores the impact of Greek tradition on our bodies and identity. The work combines live music, theatre and dance, in order to revive folk traditions for a new Greek and Australian audience.”

“This project has a lot of heart,” Macaronas enthuses, explaining that the two are working across generations, across languages, and across performance styles in order to discover new forms of dance that reflect the experience of the Greek community in Melbourne.

Patrons over the age of 18 years must show proof of their vaccination status or valid exemption.

When: 18 March – 27 March

Where: Sts Constantine & Helen Church Hall, 35 Barry St, South Yarra, Victoria

Doors open 20 minutes before performance. The show’s duration is 50 minutes, no interval.

Bookings: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/infinite-affection-tickets-265051434977

Watch the trailer below: