One of the main attractions of Bollywood & Multicultural Dance Festival are the Mega Shows closing the festival. Ranging from Indian and Greek traditional dance forms to Oriental and Middle-Eastern dances, African and Latin dance among others, the Bollywood & Multicultural Dance Festival showcases a list of the most diverse dance forms in the world by inviting artists from all over Greece and abroad in this spectacular Multicultural show every year at the Historical Dora – Stratou Theatre in Athens.
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Welcoming audience with Indian Dhol
PART Α’
- INTRODUCTION: The show is prefaced by the distinguished journalist, Nikolas Vafeiadis
- Greetings by representatives of the Ministry of Culture, Greek National Tourism Organisation, City of Athens and Embassy of India in Athens.
1) 1st BOLLYWOOD DANCE ACADEMY GREECE: “Pasoori”. Choreography – Teaching: Sumon Rudra
Dancers: Vourou Melina, Griva Artemis, Erripi Miranta, Zachari Nektaria, Kakkou Eleni, Kanellaki Valia, Koutsouri Theodora, Kyparidi Elena, Konstantopoulou Rafaela, Leontitsi Eleni, Makroglou Alexandra, Nikoloudaki Anna, Panagiotounakou Efi, Raftopoulou Mariantzela, Sarri Maria, Segkir Spyridoula, Stavrou Sevasti, Tranganida Tatiana, Fragkopoulou Sissy
2) COLLEENA SHAKTI (USA / INDIA): “Vakratunda Maha Kaya” – Odissi Classical Dance – Solo
3) BOLLYWOOD ACADEMY BHARATANATYAM GROUP: “Βhayada Lakshmi Baramaa”
Choreography – Teaching: Kleoniki Karachaliou Dancers: Karachaliou Kleoniki, Kakkou Eleni, Kanellaki Valia, Koutsouri Theodora, Leontitsi Eleni, Malapetsa Angeliki, Nikoloudaki Anna, Raftopoulou Mariantzela, Segkir Spyridoula
4) ORIENTAL EXPRESSION TRIBAL FUSION GROUP: “Indian Fusion Bellydance”
Choreography – Teaching: Elisavet Dakoutrou Dancers: Elena Vryzidi, Elisavet Dakoutrou, Amalia Eskioglou, Mairi Kalimeraki, Danai Nonta, Theodora Soufli, Christina Symeonidi, Efi Taratsa
5) MELODIE TOUSSAINT & AUDE (France): “Songbird” – Street Classical Fusion
6) 1st BOLLYWOOD DANCE ACADEMY GREECE (Beginners Level): “Ainvayi Ainvayi”. Choreography – Teaching: Sumon Rudra Dancers: Giannaki Konstantina, Islam Machita, Kakkou Eleni, Konstantopoulou Rafaela, Lyntiridi Evita, Manoli Anastasia, Mela Christina, Mourouka Angeliki, Nikoloudaki Anna, Panagiotounakou Efi, Panou Mantha, Papageorgiou Elena, Raftopoulou Mariantzela, Sideri Katia, Segkir Spyridoula
7) KΙNGA MALEC (UK/Poland) & MOHINI DANCE GROUP: Kathak Dance
Choreography – Teaching: Kinga Malec, Kalina Duwadzińska, Małgorzata Gawrońska, Joanna Kapica, Aleksandra Miszewska
8) GEORGIAN DANCES BY CULTURAL CENTRE “CAUCASUS”
9) 1st BOLLYWOOD DANCE ACADEMY GREECE – “Ghagra” Choreography – Teaching: Anna Dimitratou
Dancers: Vourou Melina, Griva Artemis, Erripi Miranta, Zachari Nektaria, Kakkou Eleni, Kanellaki Valia, Koutsouri Theodora, Kyparidi Elena, Leontitsi Eleni, Lyntiridi Evita, Malapetsa Angeliki, Nikoloudaki Anna, Panagiotounakou Efi, Raftopoulou Mariantzela, Sarri Maria, Segkir Spyridoula, Stavrou Sevasti, Tranganida Tatiana, Fragkopoulou Sissy
10) COMPAÑIA SOLEA: Flamenco
Dancers: Eleni Giannopoulou, Alexis Lantavos, Emily Chasioti, Elena Schiza, Katerina Salmatani, Popi Panagopoulou, Maria Strafioti. Musicians: Demian Gomez, Alejandro Chacón
11) 1st BOLLYWOOD DANCE ACADEMY GREECE (Professional): “Nagada Sang Dhol – Malhari”
Choreography – Teaching: Anna Dimitratou – Sumon Rudra. Dancers: Vourou Melina, Griva Artemis, Kyparidi Elena, Konstantopoulou Rafaela, Makroglou Alexandra, Nikoloudaki Anna, Panagiotopoulou Andria, Raftopoulou Mariantzela, Sarri Maria, Stavrou Sevasti, Tranganida Tatiana, Sumon Rudra
12) KATHAK ROCKERS (INDIA) – KUMAR SHARMA, RAHUL SHARMA, ANMOL SOOD
10 minutes intermission
PART Β’
1) Εthnomusicological Ιnstitution P. Zisi: Thracian Folk Dances
Dancers: Adamopoulou Georgia, Andrikopoulou Eleftheria, Vaia Rea, Gakis Giorgos, Georgiadi Pepi, Dasoura Sia, Dimogeronta Kalliopi, Thouia Rena, Thomas Nikos, Kalogirou Rodoula, Karavidas Kostas, Karadimos Charis, Karatsoli Maria, Kontomina Areti, Kontos Giorgos, Kotsis Filippos, Kotsis Charis, Kyrikou Georgia, Martinos Fragkiskos, Papadimitriou Elena, Papachristou Nefeli, Tsakas Vangelis, Tsakas Giannis, Fragkopoulou Sissy, Champeri Viky, Chatzialexis Vasilis, Chatzialexis Giorgos
2) SADC ZURICH BY STUTI AGA: “Bollywood Mix”
Dancers: Stephanie, Mahrukh, Alina, Shreeya, Ruchi, Aishwariya, Linda & Stuti
3) VAMOS DANCE ACADEMY: “Swing Jive Showdance” Choreographers: Maxim Stadnik, Athina Palaiologou Dancers: Maxim Stadnik, Athina Palaiologou, Angelos Ketis, Renata Tsougkriani, Eleni Efthymiou, Giorgos Oikonomou, Afroditi Zacharatou, Manos Douglerakis, Dimitris Mastrantonis, Evgenia Riampousko
4) BELLYDANCE QUEENS: “Mejanse” Choreography – Teaching: Anna Dimitratou
Dancers: Anagnostopoulou Chara, Vasilopoulou Elisavet, Vourou Melina, Zoumpoulidi Savvina, Kourra Samprina, Kyriakidou Olga, Malliari Katia, Nikoletatou Zoi, Symeonidi Christina, Fragkopoulou Sissy
5) LEENA PATEL (UK/India) & BOLLYFEMME: “FemmeFunk”
Dancers: Leena Patel, Rosh Mitra, Serena Shah
6) TALA NRITYA (Belgium): “Dholida”. Dancers: Sarah Tala Nritya, Annie Perraud, Nadege Deroeck, Bodart Rehana, Ann Wulf
7) INDRADANCE ACADEMY (Romania): “Bollywood Mix”
Dancers: Alexandra Paun, Elena Raicu, Cristina Alexe, Claudia Prezesniuc, Madalina Cristea, Alexandra Sumedrea, Ioana Suciu, Marina Mindu, Florina Petre, Iulia Viulet, Camelia Rosca
8) ORIENTAL EXPRESSION GROUP: “Saidi” Choreography – Teaching: Maria Magdalene
Dancers: Anagnostopoulou Chara, Vourou Melina, Kalimeraki Mairi, Katoga Arianna, Kourra Samprina, Mela Christina, Papada Efi, Pavlou Natasa, Symeonidi Christina, Chechkina Irina
9) PAVAN PRASAD & D4DANCE GERMANY (Germany): “Dance ka Nasha”
Choreography: Pavan Prasad Dancers: Manider Multani, Taposhi Rabeya, Varsha, Jenil Daman, Sandesh Dube, Pavan Prasad
10) Εthnomusicological Ιnstitution P. Zisi: Greek Folk Dances
PART Α’
- Greetings and awarding Certifications of International Dance Council by Dr. Alkis Raftis, President of CID
- Presenting the Accredited Bollywood teachers and respectable members of the Academy
1) 1st BOLLYWOOD DANCE ACADEMY GREECE: “Madhuri Dixit Tribute”. Choreography – Teaching: Anna Dimitratou
Dancers: Vourou Melina, Dede Iro, Erripi Miranta, Zachari Nektaria, Griva Artemis, Theodoropoulou Sofia, Ismini Stamatogianni, Kakkou Eleni, Kanellaki Valia, Koutsouri Theodora, Kyparidi Elena, Konstantopoulou Rafaella, Leontitsi Eleni, Makroglou Alexandra, Malapetsa Angeliki, Brahimaj Sidorela, Nikoloudaki Anna, Panagiotopoulou Andria, Panagiotounakou Efi, Raftopoulou Mariantzela, Sarri Maria, Segkir Spyridoula, Sofianou Sylvia, Stavrou Sevasti, Tranganida Tatiana, Fragkopoulou Sissy, Xifara Agapi
2) COLLEENA SHAKTI WITH SHAKTI SCHOOL OF DANCE STUDENTS: “Neenderli” By Musafir (Rajasthani Folk Dance)
Dancers: Collena Shakti, Kikili Elina, Marinaki Konstantina
3) LEENA PATEL (UK/India) & BOLLYFEMME: (Semi-Classical). Dancers: Leena Patel, Rosh Mitra, Serena Shah
4) MACA & PEPE (Spain): “Bhangra”
5) 1st BOLLYWOOD DANCE ACADEMY GREECE (Beginners): “Udi Udi Jaye”. Choreography – Teaching: Sumon Rudra Dancers: Giannaki Konstantina, Islam Machita, Kakkou Eleni, Konstantopoulou Rafaela, Lyntiridi Evita, Manoli Anastasia, Mela Christina, Mourouka Angeliki, Nikoloudaki Anna, Panagiotounakou Efi, Panou Mantha, Papageorgiou Elena, Raftopoulou Mariantzela, Sideri Katia, Segkir Spyridoula
6) ORIENTAL EXPRESSION FCBD® GROUP: “Rumelaj”. Choreography – Teaching: Maria Iosif
Dancers: Anagnostopoulou Chara, Vryzidi Elena, Iosif Maria, Leventi Kynthia, Nonta Danai, Taratsa Efi
7) DUENTE DANCE SCHOOL: “Jasmine” Bellydance Fusion. Choreography – Teaching: Eudokia Kalifatidou
Dancers: Angeliki Pana, Dimitra Berketi, Eirini Marina Iliakopoulou, Eleni Balogianni, Eleftheria Kapoula, Maria Kalafati, Maria Marmara, Melitina Iordanidou, Mikaela Logkone, Sofina Pagona, Foteini Theocharopoulou
8) STARLIGHT DANCE SCHOOL: “Latin Vibes” (Rhodes – Greece). Choreography – Teaching: Anita Iliou
Dancers: Anna-Maria Stamatiou, Vasiliki Ioanna Koumpiadi, Despoina Moskiou, Eleftheria Tsampika – Papadimitri, Kyriaki Kotsou, Malliaka Tsampika, Marina Thomatou, Stelia Stavri, Chrysoula Katsavou, Anastasia Leniou
9) ORIENTAL EXPRESSION GROUP: “Habibi Bye Bye” Choreography – Teaching: Maria Magdalene
Dancers: Anagnostopoulou Chara, Vourou Melina, Kalimeraki Mairi, Katoga Arianna, Kourra Samprina, Mela Christina, Nonta Danai, Panagiotarakou Christina, Papada Efi, Pavlou Natasa, Petropoulou Zoi, Symeonidi Christina, Raftopoulou Vasiliki
10) SΝEHA MISTRI (India/Spain) & GUESTS: “Garba – Dandiya” (Folk Dance)
Choreography – Teaching:Sneha Mistri
Dancers: Sneha Mistri, Sumon Rudra, Kinga Malec, Macarena Bonet, Pepe de Paz, Stuti Aga, Pili Rubi, Kriti Dance
11) PAVAN PRASAD & D4DANCE GERMANY (Germany). Choreography: Pavan Prasad
Dancers: Manider Multani, Taposhi Rabeya, Varsha, Jenil Daman, Sandesh Dube, Pavan Prasad
12) 1st BOLLYWOOD DANCE ACADEMY GREECE. “Maar Dala”
Choreography – Teaching: Anna Dimitratou Dancers: Vourou Melina, Griva Artemis, Erripi Miranta, Kanellaki Valia, Kyparidi Elena, Konstantopoulou Rafaella, Makroglou Alexandra, Malapetsa Angeliki, Nikoloudaki Anna, Raftopoulou Mariantzela, Sarri Maria, Stavrou Sevasti, Tranganida Tatiana, Fragkopoulou Sissy
13) KATHAK ROCKERS (INDIA) – KUMAR SHARMA, RAHUL SHARMA, ANMOL SOOD
10 minutes intermission
PART Β’
1) Winners of the 9th International Bollywood Dance Competition
a. Bollywood Star of the Year 2024
b. Bollywood Group of the Year 2024 (Adults)
2) KINGA MALEC (UK/Poland) & MOHINI DANCE GROUP: Bhangra
Dancers: Kinga Malec, Kalina Duwadzińska, Małgorzata Gawrońska, Joanna Kapica, Aleksandra Miszewska
3) ORIENTAL EXPRESSION TRIBAL FUSION GROUP: “Fusion Bellydance”. Choreography – Teaching: Ελισάβετ Δακουτρού
Dancers: Vryzidi Elena, Dakoutrou Elisavet, Erripi Miranta, Eskioglou Amalia, Kalimeraki Mairi, Leventi Kynthia, Nonta Danai, Soufli Theodora, Symeonidi Christina, Taratsa Efi
4) PONTIAN DANCES by the members of the Greek Dance Union “Helliniki Paradosi”
Teachers: Efi Routi and Vasilis Tsounis
5) TARANTALMA GROUP: “Tarantela” (Dances of South Italy). Choreography: Athina Kyrousi – Salvucci
Dancers: Athina Kyrousi Salvucci, Athina Plaskasoviti, Eleni Moustaka, Elia Katsigaraki, Evgenia Bournta, Maria Belloy, Maria Rempapi, Natalia Theodorakoglou, Christina Agnantopoulou Music: “Nenna” Luca Rossi
Advisor: Maddalena Belmondo Costume Designer: Eugenia Mpournta
6) BELLYDANCE QUEENS: “Balladi Awal”. Choreography – Teaching: Anna Dimitratou
Dancers: Anagnostopoulou Chara, Vasilopoulou Elisavet, Vourou Melina, Zoumpoulidi Savvina, Kourra Samprina, Kyriakidou Olga, Malliari Katia, Nikoletatou Zoi, Symeonidi Christina, Fragkopoulou Sissy, Chatzipanagioti Maria – Eirini
7) AMINE AMOURA AND INDISSY (France): “Bolly Blast”. Choreography – Teaching: Amine Amoura Dancers: Amine Amoura , Christel Bordier, Jamila Benbouya, Hayate Aissaoui, Marina Passoubady
8) CLOSING CHOREOGRAPHY –Greek Folk Dances by the members of the Greek Dance Union “Helliniki Paradosi” Teachers: Efi Routi and Vasilis Tsounis
On chasaposerviko everybody dances!!
EVERYONE ON STAGE!!
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