Welcome to MKUD Makedonija Wollongong Macedonian Cultural and Folkoric Dancing Group – a Branch of the Macedonian Orthodox Community of the City of Greater Wollongong “Saint Dimitrija Solunski”.
MKUD Makedonija has been a branch of the Macedonian Orthodox Community of the City of Greater Wollongong “Saint Dimitrija Solunski” since 1982. This vibrant dance group in Wollongong offers Macedonian dance and language classes for children, young men, and young women. MKUD Makedonija plays a vital role in maintaining the Macedonian culture and tradition for the children through its music, language, dancing, social activities, and fundraising events.
The group has performed at various events and dances all around Australia, including Sydney, Newcastle, Queanbeyan, Canberra, Melbourne, Queensland, Perth, and even a P & O cruise. In 2010, MKUD Makedonija had the privilege of travelling to Macedonia to showcase their talent. They have also participated in multicultural festivals such as Viva-La-Gong in Wollongong and Floriade in Canberra.
Dance training is held every Wednesday at the Sun Lounge Function Centre on Stewart Street in Wollongong from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. The talented choreographer, Thomas Vangelovski, leads the training. Additionally, Macedonian language classes are offered at the same venue from 7:30pm to 8:30pm. The cost for the language classes is $100 per child per year, which includes an MKUD training t-shirt.
MKUD Makedonija has recently relocated its dance training and language classes to the Sun Lounge Function Centre on Stewart Street in Wollongong. The classes take place every Wednesday from 7:30pm to 8:30pm. Registrations open in February each year.
Registrations for Macedonian dancing and language classes for the upcoming year will commence on 7 February 2018. The dance group's choreographer, Thomas Vangelovski, and language teacher, Lile Spiroski, will conduct the classes. Dance fees are $100 per dancer per year, while the language classes are free of charge. MKUD Makedonija welcomes everyone to register, and they encourage participants to invite their family and friends to join as well.
For more information and registration, you can contact MKUD Makedonija through various means. Their mailing address is 10-12 Stewart Street, Wollongong, NSW 2500. You can reach them by phone at 02 4226 5054 or by email at mkudmakedonija@hotmail. Com.
They also have a Facebook page titled MKUD Makedonija Wollongong, where you can find updates and communicate with them.
The hardworking committee members of MKUD Makedonija Wollongong are President Strebre Despotovski (0416 294 799), Assistant President Gordana Siljanovska (0480 239 259), Secretary Julie Gulevski (0404 841 232), Assistant Secretary Vera Despotovski (0402 294 012), and Treasurer Anita Stojanovski (0403 548 003). The overseeing committee consists of Gordana Seljanovska (02 4275 1434) and Peter Vrtkovski (0419 120 319), while Liljana Spiroska (0432 481 779) serves as the language teacher.
MKUD Makedonija Wollongong takes pride in sharing the rich Macedonian culture through dance and language, and they look forward to welcoming new members to their passionate community.