BIO
Kostas Giannakou - Advisor

A passionate and energetic dancer seeking to pursue a professional career in the field. My abundant love for dance since my early years has driven me to explore the various dance styles as a means of expression and to participate into a number of competitions and championships while testing my own limits and capabilities.
Education and Experience
Internship at Machallekide Dance School ( 2012 – Now )
Choreography
Dancing Instructor
Dancer
Personal trainer
2015 - 2018 Graduate from the International Dance Teachers Association in the Latin
Dances
2013 - 2014 Graduate from GR.A.F.T.S. Hellas
2011 Graduate - Agia Phyla Lyceum, Limassol, Cyprus
2000 - 2011 Training at Machallekide Dance School
Qualifications and Diplomas
- Graduated from I.D.T.A Associate in the Latin Module ( Rumba - Cha Cha Cha -
Jive - Samba - PasoDoble ) 2015 - 2018
- Graduated from GR.A.F.T.S. Hellas 2013 - 2014
- LATIN DANCING STAR ONE 20 May 2011
- LATIN DANCING THIRD GOLD BAR 13 May 2010
- LATIN DANCING FIRST GOLD BAR 13 May 2009
- LATIN DANCING GOLD 3O May 2008
- CLUB DANCING BRONZE 15 May 2007
- LATIN DANCING SILVER 15 May 2007
- LATIN DANCING DOUBLE BRONZE 16 May 2006
- LATIN DANCING BRONZE 20 May 2005
- ROCK `N` ROLL One Dance-Green 20 May 2004
- MAMBO One Dance 23 May 2003
Achievements and awards
2021
Participation in Tv Shows ( since 2009 )
Took part in the 2021 Super Music Awards in Cyprus
2019
Participation in the Cyprus Salsa Congress ( since 2007 )
Took part in the 2019 Stoli Awards in Cyprus
2018
Holder degree IDTA Associate in the Latin Module ( Samba - Pasodoble )
2017
Holder degree IDTA Associate in the Latin Module ( Cha Cha Cha - Jive )
2017
Participation in Street Dance Seminar for the members of the I.D.T.A
2015
Holder degree IDTA Associate in the Latin Module ( Rumba )
2012
Awarded 1 st place in Adults Open - 5 LATIN by the Cyprus Federation of Sport and
Social Dance (CFSSD)
Awarded 2 nd place in Adults Couples SALSA by CFSSD
2011
Awarded 1 st place in Adults Open - 5 LATIN BY CFSSD
2010
Cyprus’ representative in international championship in France
2009
Awarded 2 nd place in Youth Latin 4 Dance (2 nd Tournament) by CFSSD
Qualified to participate in live performances of Get on Stage talent show (MEGA TV
Channel)
2008
Awarded 1 st place in Youth Latin 4 Dance (2 nd Pancyprian Championship) by CFSSD
Awarded 1 st place in Students’ Pancyprian Championship in Contemporary Dance
2007
Participation in Ayia Napa Guinness World Record for the largest Sirtaki dance
(Zorbas)
Participation in the International Dance Festival of Fyllorroia in Athens
Awarded 3 rd place in the Terpsihora competition in Salsa Dance