OUR choreographers

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I was raised in a traditional Macedonian family where I attended many family and community events. Singing and dancing at these events was just a way of life. When I was growing up, nearly every child in the community was part of a Macedonian dancing group. Both my older brothers were choreographers in KUD Mladi Makedonci where I danced in this group from the age of 6. As a young teen I joined KUD Goce Delcev where I had the most memorable years and formed many beautiful friendships. I also choreographed their Junior group at age 17, following in my siblings’ footsteps. 

Fast forward twenty years later, after getting married and raising my own family, my passion for Macedonian folklore still lived within me, giving me a reason to join the TOŠE AMDE Seniors. Together with a few other Senior dancers, we created TOŠE Juniors with eight of our own kids. News quickly spread and the Juniors expanded to 2 groups, and today to 3 groups. I volunteered my services and took on the role of Teen choreographer which has given me such joy bringing the tradition of folklore dancing to the young children of our society. Watching them learn and grow, while singing and dancing makes me proud, allowing the Macedonian culture to continue to live through them is truly inspirational.

Today I continue to dance for the TOŠE Seniors and choreograph both TOŠE Junior and Teen sub-groups. This is my passion, this is my happy place, this is my Macedonian culture.

My love for Macedonian music and dance stems from my love of our culture and heritage. I began folklore dancing at the tender age of 4 and danced for Tanec (Melbourne) for over 10 years. I have the fondest memories of learning new dances and performing them in front of my family, and making life long friends. The love of our music and dance has shaped me as a person immensely. It would be remiss if I don’t mention my grandmother and my beautiful mum, and their influence on me by singing to me and my brother and teaching us beautiful Macedonian songs from their childhood. All of this went hand in hand with my dancing journey and enhanced my passion for it all!

Now as an adult and parent of young children, I wanted to be a part of something on a larger scale, that would pass on the knowledge, pride and love, as it was passed on to me. So, I joined the amazing choreography team at Toše. It’s an absolute honour and privilege to be a part of such an amazing group. To see all the beautiful kids, including my own, learning and embracing their culture and heritage, whilst having fun, is so special.  I hope that in years to come, they will look back at this time in their life, with love and fondness, as I do.