OUR 2023 LINE UP

Founded in 2009, New Eastern Arts group is a vibrant ensemble consisting of members with diverse music skills and age groups. Our collective passion lies in the practice and performance of Chinese traditional music instruments, including Erhu, Sanxian (strings), Pipa, Guzheng, Ruan(plucked strings); bamboo flute, Suona (woodwind); and drums (percussion).

Over the years, we have established ourselves as a prominent presence in the local music scene, hosting our annual ensemble for nine consecutive years. These showcases have allowed us to share the enchanting melodies and cultural heritage of Chinese music with our community.

Beyond our annual ensemble, we have had the privilege of gracing the stages of numerous community activities, bringing the beauty of Chinese music to audiences of all backgrounds. These performances have served as a bridge, connecting different cultures and fostering a sense of unity within our community.

As a group, we are committed to preserving and promoting the rich traditions of Chinese music. We invite you to join us on this captivating musical journey through the power of Chinese music.

Armadale Dance Studio has a long history of dance excellence in Melbourne. We provide TinyFeet

Fairy Ballet, classical ballet, jazz, lyrical and hip-hop classes to 2.5yrs to 18yrs children. Our

philosophy is simple, we do it because it is fun. Many of our alumni are dancing around the world,

Australian Ballet, Royal Ballet, New York Contemporary Ballet, Texas Ballet, Westend, Broadway

and Hollywood. Our school runs the Australian International Dance and Tap Team, who have

attended and won many Commonwealth Dance titles and World Dance Titles. Our dance teachers

are professional and fully qualified, and best of all kind and caring. All are welcome at ADS.

The Malvern Theatre Company has, in over 60 years since its inception, become one of Melbourne's leading non-professional theatre companies. We normally present 5 plays each year, in an intimate, comfortable auditorium. Our shows are praised for their very high quality, both in acting and overall production values. Ticket prices are very reasonable, and the theatre is fully accessible with ample parking and good public transport. We are a community organisation run by volunteers and welcome newcomers in all capacities.

Bosnian and Herzegovinian Choir Sevdalinka was established in early 2004 as an initiative to preserve and nurture traditional music of our homeland. Since its beginnings Sevdalinka has developed a very distinctive artistic and cultural identity in Melbourne and Australia performing at multicultural concerts and events of Bosnian as well as Australian significance. We have been rehearsing at Grattan Gardens Community Centre every Thursday since very early days of our existence and have been proudly supported by Stonnington City Council all these years.

We are always welcoming new members to join. If you are interested, you can contact Jasmina on 0403279160.

A fun and funky choir in Armadale, The Gospel Project sings a cappella music in gospel, jazz, world and contemporary styles. We began as a project – five sessions of throwing our voices around. From there we have grown as an ongoing choir for over 10 years. Some of our songs reach deep into historical stories of struggle and hope, some are original and written especially for this combination of voices and the concerns of our times. Hosted by the Armadale Community Arts Hub at Armadale Baptist Church, we rehearse weekly on Sunday nights at 7:30.

Baha’is see children as the most precious treasure a community can possess. Our future depends on this next generation and how they develop their values and understanding of themselves and the world. Storytelling, as one of the oldest forms of art, is a powerful way to instil values that Baha’is promote.

Baha’is recognise storytelling as an instrument that evokes one’s imagination, illustrates how to apply principles and spiritual qualities, and also introduces new words and complex ideas into a child’s language.

South Melbourne Dance Studio has had a presence in South Melbourne for nearly

30 years (under a few different names), and were previously joined with Armadale

Dance Studio. Post-COVID the schools separated, but continue to work closely with

each other, sharing teachers, concert performances and exam days.

Many of our past students have found places in companies around the world,

including, Australian Ballet, Royal Ballet, New York Contemporary Ballet, Texas

Ballet, Westend, Broadway, Disneyland and Hollywood and have won many

Commonwealth Dance titles and World Dance Titles.

At present we are small in number and offer Ballet classes along with Tap & Jazz.

All of our teachers are professionally trained and highly qualified. The Principal,

Kim Molineux, is a VIT registered primary teacher with a M.Ed in Special Needs.

We aim to provide a welcoming, fun environment where everyone can enjoy dance.