Our Team.
“Our teachers are carefully chosen for their kindness, patience, and genuine passion for dance. Each one brings a wealth of professional experience, and they are dedicated to delivering the highest quality instruction to help every student thrive.”
LEFKOTHEA KALOPETRIDOU
With a deep passion for dance and a rich educational background, I bring a unique blend of artistic and scientific expertise to my work.
Having studied at the prestigious Higher Dance School of Rallou Manou and Despina Grigoriadou in Athens, I honed my skills as a professional dancer and teacher. I hold a BSc in Chemistry from the University of Athens and a Master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Synthesis, offering a disciplined and analytical approach to my art.
I have performed in notable venues such as the Cyprus Dance Ballet and the Acropol Theater in Athens, and I currently specialize in ballet, contemporary dance, and dance education. I am driven by a commitment to excellence and a passion for nurturing the next generation of dancers.
ZOE ELEFTHERIOU
Zoe Eleftheriou is a graduate of the professional dance school, Contemporary Dance School of Hamburg. She has attended workshops with acclaimed choreographers and dancers in Italy, Germany, Austria, and Cyprus. She continued her dance training at Art Factory International.
She has participated in performances abroad, presenting her own choreographic work, and has taken part in international competitions. Since 2020, Zoi has been based in Cyprus. In September 2025, she will travel with the dance company Amfidromo Chorotheatro to perform at the Istanbul Fringe Festival. On July 31st, she will present the piece "LOUKOUMILOUKOUMILOUKOUMI" with Alejjos at the Faneromeni Arts Festival 2025, organized by the Cultural Foundation of the Bank of Cyprus. She danced in "Foggy, Hanging on a Dream" by Elena Christodoulidou from Amfidromo Chorotheatro, and in "Death in Three Acts" by Chloe Melidou from the dance theatre company Omada Pente. She also performed in "GOODBYE BEACHES" by Amfidromo Chorotheatro and in the piece ΑΝΑ(ΠΟΔΙ) at the Dance Waves Festival 2023. She took part in the dance performance "Some Pieces of Stone" by the Bank of Cyprus and in her own piece "Life Visitor" at the 20th Summer Dance Festival. Zoi has also performed in ZILLENNIALS and for the Arttitude company in the piece "APO SYNTHESI", as well as in the production "THE MAGIC CIRCLE" by the group Yasemin. She choreographed pieces for the 15th, 16th, 17th, and 18th Pancyprian Ballet and Contemporary Dance Competition, where her students received first-place awards with the highest scores, as well as scholarship admissions to international workshops abroad. She participated in the professional contemporary dance seminar in Kalamata in 2022. She choreographed and performed in the dance film "TSEROF" as part of the Cyprus Choreography Platform and in the piece "RISCATTO" at Dance Waves 2021. She danced for the DIOTIMA company and performed the duet "HOME. Where is home?" at the ON_BODIES Festival. She danced at the inauguration ceremony of the American University of Cyprus and for the Youth Cyprus – European Commission in Cyprus. She took part in the Movie Images International Videodance Festival, choreographing and performing two duets: "naked self" and "LEADERSHEEP". She also choreographed for "Battle of the Best Greece". Additionally, she participated in the One Day Express Lab and in the Cyprus Choreography Platform, presenting her solo piece "CHOICE". She also took part in the Solo Project: SKY and the 30s-Project.
RAFAELIA KOUROU
Rafaelia Kourou is 26 years old and a graduate of the Higher Professional Dance School Rallou Manou (2019–2022), specializing in classical ballet and contemporary dance.
Upon returning to Cyprus, she began working as a dance teacher in schools in Larnaca, teaching both children and adults. Her goal through teaching is not only to develop technical skills but also to cultivate students’ expressiveness and creativity, offering a well-rounded and meaningful dance class.
At the same time, she is involved in music and singing—elements that enrich her artistic identity and enhance her imagination and inspiration within the dance studio.
IRENE GEORGIOU
Irene Georgiou is a professional dancer, choreographer and teacher with a first-class degree in Dance from the University of Chester, England.
Her journey began with eight years of gymnastics, during which she competed in numerous tournaments and earned several medals. Prior to her university studies, she also spent six years training in dance, building a strong foundation.
She specialises in teaching contemporary, lyrical, hip hop, commercial, flexibility and strengthening, and acrobatics. Irene’s mission is to inspire her students to embrace and love their bodies, push beyond their limits, and discover the power of self-expression through music and movement.
She strives to create a space where dance becomes a tool for personal growth and emotional exploration!