There is a long history of association between music, ethnic identity, and emotion in Greek culture, but it seems that representations of these associations are made from non-performative, non-participant and other-defined perspectives. This paper discusses the cultural constructions of passion and expression which are constituted within Greek music-making and dancing in Adelaide, South Australia. The perspective presented here is one largely informed by the experiences of the writer as musician, dancer, ethnomusicologist, and participant in many discussions on this personal and emotional issue.