We create traditional
experiences of Greek
culture through live
performances
What We Do
Dioni provides high quality services that will enhance your event through unique and unforgettable experiences for you and your guests.
Greek culture and heritage is our passion. Our team is made up of experts in Greek music and dance with over 30 years of experience in leading high profile cultural events, nationally and internationally. We listen carefully to your requirements and guide you through what we do best: organise a creative performance for your audience.
Define
When it comes to artistic performances, the ideas and options are limitless. We work with you to make your vision for the event a reality. Using our expertise, we are able to create an authentic and captivating performance. A list of numerous standard packages is provided, but we also welcome ideas for tailor-made shows.
Design
The proposal is built through continuous communication with you, based on the ideas discussed in the initial stages. We share our vision and refine the details until the result exceeds your expectations. Keeping your audience and goals in mind, we create a theme and determine the most fitting activity and format.
Plan
We make sure that all the details are taken care of. This includes liaising with venue management, video and audio teams, and all other necessary vendors. Meticulous planning is key to the smooth delivery of an event, however, should the occasion arise, our experience allows us the flexibility to adapt and to rise to any unforeseen challenges.
Perform
This is where you sit back and watch the magic unfold. Knowing that your event is in the best hands, you can rest assured in the knowledge that you are creating a memorable and enjoyable experience for your audience.
Our Services
Our services are tailored to make your event unforgettable. We build from your initial concept to create a unique experience in an innovative and professional way.
You can choose one of our standard experiences or work with us to create a custom-made event. Whether you are an individual or company planning a wedding, a conference, a social or corporate event, we meet all your entertainment needs.
Live traditional music performance
Our roster of exclusive talent is second to none. The team has been involved in a plethora of major events in Greece and abroad and has multiple years of experience when it comes to traditional Greek music. Although Greek music is very diverse (various instruments and sounds as well as different regions such as mainland Greece, Aegean islands, Ionian islands and Crete) we are proud to say that we can satisfy any request as we can find the perfect fit for your event.
Live traditional dance performance
Greek traditional dance is world famous, and no event in Greece is complete without dancing. Our dancers are passionate and engaging, as well as talented, and will ensure to enhance your event and thrill your audience. The design of the performance is fully flexible including the duration, the region of dances and the number of performers. Thus, we can tailor it perfectly to your event.
Live ambient music
The best way to create the desired atmosphere and enhance the mood of your event is with live, ambient music. This can be in conjunction with a bigger performance, for example as guests arrive or during a cocktail hour, or the main event to allow conversations and discussions to take place. We offer live traditional, folk or modern music, in order to add an authentic Greek touch to your event.
Greek traditional dance classes
If you are looking for an unforgettable experience for your guests, a Greek dancing class is the ideal entertainment. This service is perfect for weddings, bachelor parties, team building events and many more. Our dance teachers have participated in many major events representing Greece in national and international events.
Greek traditional bridal procession - "Patinada"
A patinada, also known as a bridal procession, is a traditional Greek wedding custom where the bride and groom are escorted to the church by family members and close friends. The procession often includes musicians and dancers. It is a festive and joyous celebration of the couple's union.
Tailor-made performance
If you think you have an idea that does not match any of the above services we are more than excited to hear it and make it happen. Don’t hesitate to contact us and let us know!
Recent Works
Here are some of our favourite projects we have done lately. Feel free to check them out.
Wedding in Athens Riviera
It's a tradition in many places in Greece for the bride to arrive at the church accompanied with music, this ritual is called "Patinada".
Who We Are
Meet the team
Christos Danakis
Christos has been involved in music and dancing from a very early age. He graduated from the Music School of Pallini where he studied traditional Byzantine and classical music, as well as tampouras. He also studied piano to a diploma level. He is the holder of both music theory and counterpoint diplomas. Christos' passion for dance also led him to become a member of the Lykeion ton Ellinidon dancing group of Spata, Attiki in 1995 and later became a member of the Lykeion ton Ellinidon of Athens performance group in 2002. He has participated in numerous performances both in Greece and worldwide, including performances in Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Eurovision Song Contest (Athens - 2006) and the Closing Ceremony of the Athens 2004 Olympic Games. He has performed in China, Morocco, Italy, Vietnam and France. The natural progression was to teach at the Lykeion ton Ellinidon London branch from 2014 to 2018, where he shared his love, expertise and passion for dance with his students. Christos also holds a Physics degree from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens as well as an MSc in Signal Processing and Communications from the University of Edinburgh. His unique blend of artistic and scientific skills allows him to approach his work with a holistic perspective, resulting in innovative and captivating performances. He is fluent in Greek, English and Spanish.
Ioannis K. Pavlopoulos
Ioannis began playing the violin and studying music theory in 1987.
He has worked in a professional capacity with traditional Greek music since 1996, in particular with the recording of music and folklore customs of the Peloponnese.
He has represented traditional Greek music in innumerable concerts, dance performances and festivals both in Greece and worldwide. More specifically, he has travelled to the
UK, France, Italy, Spain, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Serbia, Romania, Finland, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Turkey, Syria, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, Nigeria, Lebannon, China, Japan and Vietnam.
Ioannis has made countless TV and radio appearances including "Salt of the Earth" by Lambros Liavas in episodes: "The Easter of the Summer", "Korinthia - Argolis",
"Xenitemeno Mou Pouli" and "Arcadia - a Festival in Morea". He was also the music supervisor for the latter two. A few of the more noteworthy live performances in Greece were:
Ancient theatre of Epidavrus - "Dances of the Peloponesse" organised by The Athens Epidavrus Festival.
Odeon of Herodes Atticus - "Dance Formations from Greek Folk Dance Tradition" (2003), "Colours of Greece" (2004), "Partridges are Dancing and Nightingales Sing" (2013),
organised by Lykeion ton Ellinidon of Athens, Megaron Athens Concert Hall - "Maypole of Kisses" (2016 - also music supervisor), "Air, Earth, Water, Fire" (2017),
Michael Cacoyannis Foundation: "To Ifanto tou Moria (2015) and "Woman" (2017) in both as performer, artistic supervisor and producer.
Ioannis has participated in numerous music albums such as "The Morea of 1821" (2011) and "Who is the One Singing" (2018).
He is currently studying law at the University of Athens and speaks Greek, English and French.