The Remarkable Dance Group from Greece Named Themselves After Niko
"Wave-O-matics" is a dance group based in Athens. They chose their name as a living tribute to Niko whose advice and inspiration deeply motivated the 14 dance members of the group. In the official program of the world finals of the "Best Of The Year (BOTY) 2013" held in Germany, they wrote that Niko had become a close friend of the Greek Dance Community teaching, giving advice and sharing his passion for the dance.
They said the "Wave-O-matics" Crew took his advice to heart claiming their success as champions of BOTY Balkans would not have been possible without his ideas and inspiration. Each member is an accomplished and proven dancer winning numerous individual battles in Greece. Their dream from the very start was to be in the BOTY finals in Germany and to compete against the best dance groups from 11 nations. They achieved their goal with their remarkable drive and talent.
The "Wave-O-matics" performance in the Germany finals is moving and exciting. They enter the stage carrying a candle in remembrance of Niko while Niko's voice is heard over the loudspeakers. Then they perform their imposing and exhilarating dance. It is seven minutes of absolute poetry in motion. They conclude their performance by raising their banner high, a banner that has Niko's photograph. The audience explodes into a thundering applause.
Bravo, Wave-O-matics! You are magnificent!
Please see their performance in the BOTY 2013 finals in Germany on: