Our team consists of young qualified individuals who love and are passionate with their arts as well as teaching. With them, you will begin a magical journey of knowledge, having them guide you every step of the way.
Musician
Elina Josephidou
Teaches vocals.
Musician
Zina Melekki
Teaches piano
Actress
Panagiota Papakyriakou
Teaches theatre.
Maria Chrysostomou
Maria was born in Nicosia and studied Music at the University of Huddersfield. She later on completed a Master's in music composition for theatre and cinema (MA Music for the Moving Image, Leeds Beckett University). Her major courses were children psychology and music therapy for all ages, especially for people within the autism spectrum. She participated in numerous workshops and seminars in the UK, Greece and Cyprus. She has her own professional theatre team (Anamnisi, 2016) producing her original plays with music written by her. Maria is also a published script writer and a published poet.
Fun Tip: She never drank coffee.
At #ergastiri25 she teaches piano as well as theoretical subjects.
Sofia Ioannou
She was born in Paphos and graduated from the Paphos Music High School with a dual focus on voice and piano. She then studied Musical Theatre at UCLan University (2019) and holds a Master’s degree in Musical Theatre Performance from Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts in London (2020). She was a member of the UCLan Musical Theatre Society as a Musical Director and was responsible for the musical direction of the shows Grease (2018) and The Addams Family (2019). During her studies, she collaborated with West End directors and choreographers and participated in musicals such as Legally Blonde, Into the Woods, Children of Eden, Flora the Red Menace, Closer than Ever, and Flower Cutters. As an actress, she starred in the one-woman musical Girl in a Crisis at the Nicosia Municipal Theatre, as part of the Nicosia International Festival 2021. She also toured with the puppet show Metaxoulis (2021-2022) in private kindergartens across Cyprus. In 2022, she participated in the THOC production of Tennessee Williams' Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, directed by Paris Erotokritou.
Fun Tip: She warms her ice cream in the microwave if it's too cold.
At #ergastiri25 she teaches musical theatre.
Maria Machlamouzi
She was born in Nicosia and is a graduate of the "Vladimiros Kafkarides" Drama School. She attended seminars on Theatre Education and Theatre in Education at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.
As an actress, she collaborated with the Satiriko Theatre in the musical "Chocolate Adventures," directed by Marios Kakoullis. She attended the seminar "Gamification for Inclusion & Active Citizenship" in Budapest. She has also participated in short films and musical films.
She was the Assistant Director for the theatrical productions "Your Molotov Kisses," directed by Petros Charalambous, and "My Room is Not a Stage," also directed by Petros Charalambous, which participated in the Kypria Festival.
In recent years, she has lent her voice as a Voice Actress in dubbing for cartoons, movies, documentaries, and series. She has worked as a theatre educator in drama workshops and has toured primary schools and kindergartens across Cyprus with the performances "Metaxoulis" and "Batlo the Dragon."
Fun Tip: She has a soft spot for turntables and vinyl records.
At #ergastiri25 she teaches theatre.
Charalambos Charalambides
He was born in Nicosia and holds a diploma in Classical Guitar as well as a degree in Harmony. He has attended classical guitar seminars both in Cyprus and abroad with renowned guitarists such as Oscar Ghiglia, Leo Brouwer, Roland Dyens, Kostas Kotsiolis, Aniello Desiderio, Elena Papandreou, among others. He has extensive experience teaching classical and electric guitar, having worked in the private sector since 2005. Many of his students have excelled in guitar competitions in Cyprus and have been accepted into music high schools, lyceums, and universities. As a guitarist, he has participated in numerous events and concerts in Cyprus. Since 2017, he has been a member of the Cyprus Guitar Orchestra, taking part in concerts in collaboration with well-known Greek artists such as Kostas Hatzis, Glykeria, Portokaloglou, Dimitris Basis, and others, accompanying them in their live performances.
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At #ergastiri25 he teaches guitars.
Elina Josephidou
She was born in Nicosia and studied Jazz Singing at the Maastricht Conservatory in the Netherlands (2025). She is a graduate of the Nicosia Music High School with a focus on Classical Singing. She has participated in vocal ensembles and choirs. With a vision to blend traditional Greek and Cypriot music with jazz, she created the “Nekatoman” project, which was presented in the Netherlands and aspires to soon make its way to Cyprus. She plays guitar and piano and performs live, sharing her love of music with the audience.
Fun Tip: She doesn't like makaronia tou fournou.
At #ergastiri25 she teaches vocals.
Panagiota Papakyriakou
She was born in Nicosia and is a graduate of the “National Theatre of Greece Drama School” (2025). From a young age, she was involved in music and theatre, and as a teenager, she participated in the play “A Boy and the Star” as a member of the “Ergo Sum” choir. She was a student at the school, preparing for admission to higher drama schools. During her studies, she collaborated with acclaimed directors and actors in Greece. In her final exams, she took part in performances of classical, contemporary, and ancient drama. In 2023, she attended the “Suzuki Theatre Training” seminar with Cezaris Grauzinis.
Fun Tip: She changes her hairstyle every six months.
At #ergastiri25 she teaches theatre.
Zina Melekki
She was born in Paralimni and studied music at the University of Surrey. She has been involved in music education, teaching piano to students of all levels in both London and Cyprus, focusing not only on technique but also on nurturing creativity. Beyond teaching, she writes her own music and takes part in live performances. She has released two albums and is preparing to record her third. Her most recent music project is called "Araxe tzie akou", inviting people to enjoy live music in a relaxed and intimate setting.
Fun Tip: She makes excellent trahanas.
At #ergastiri25 she teaches piano.
Antreas Klitou
He was born in Nicosia and studied Mechanical Engineering (MEng) at the University of Glasgow.
From a young age, he began music and dance lessons, playing Drums, Guitar, Lute, Doumbek, Cajón, Davul, and Tambourine. As a drummer, he performs live music in music venues, bars, and orchestras.
He plays the lute and sings at traditional wedding ceremonies with his own traditional music group "Weddings.cy," and also plays the doumbek during live shows.
Fun Tip: He produces honey and makes candles.
At #ergastiri25 he teaches drums and percussion.
Ourania Papakyriakou
She was born in Nicosia and studied Chemical Engineering (MEng) at Imperial College London.
From a young age, she began taking music and dance lessons, while also engaging in theatre and participating in numerous performances.
She plays guitar, sings, writes, and adapts theatrical texts.
Fun Tip: She owns Vans in 8 different colors.
At #ergastiri25, she teaches preschool guitar classes and is a member of the creative team.
Careers
Our team consists of young, skilled individuals with a passion and love for the arts they practice, as well as for teaching.
If you are interested in joining our team, please send your CV to ergastiri25@gmail.com.
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