Presented by Pan Mac NSW and Pan Mac VIC, and proudly supported by the Greek Community of Melbourne

Macedonian Dance Workshop with George Pipilias

Join renowned instructor George Pipilas for an exclusive three-hour Macedonian Dance Workshop. This intimate workshop offers a rare opportunity to learn traditional Macedonian dances directly from an expert. Limited capacity; all ages and skill levels are welcome to join this cultural experience.

Different dances taught at each session. Dances from the province of Imathia from the Regions of Veroia, Naousa and Alexandria.

George Pipilas – Biography

George Pipilas was born in 1968 in Larissa, Greece. He graduated from the Department of Physical Education and Sports Science at Thessaloniki and has worked as a physical education teacher in secondary education since 2002. Coming from a family deeply connected to tradition—his father, a classical philologist and folklore researcher, left behind a collection of over 10,000 folk songs—George grew up immersed in Greek folk culture.

From an early age, he was drawn to traditional dance, beginning his training at the Hellenic Academy of Thessaloniki and later at the Lyceum of Greek Women in Naoussa. At age 20, while still a student, he began teaching children’s dance groups at L.E.N., eventually becoming the association’s principal instructor and revitalizing its dance and costume repertoire.

Through close collaboration with veteran Naoussa dancers born before 1930, George gathered valuable insights into local dance and costume traditions and completed a collection of songs from his hometown.

In 2006, with the founding of the Naoussa Environment and Culture Association “Arapitsa,” he became the lead dance teacher, a position he continues to hold. Over the years, he has taught in numerous dance groups across the Naoussa region and participated in many seminars on traditional dance. George has also shared his expertise internationally, teaching workshops and seminars in Greece, the USA, Canada, Germany, and Sweden.

Location

Holy Church of “Saint George” Hall
66 St David Street, Holy Church of “Saint George” VIC 3070

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