41. Greek Dancing Through The Centuries, The History And Evolution Of Greek Dance The history of greek dance and its links to antiquity. http://www.annaswebart.com/culture/dancehistory/history/

Antiquity / Origin of Dance Ancient Greeks believed that dancing was invented by the Gods and therefore they had associated it with their religious and worshipping ceremonies. They believed that the Gods offered this gift to some select mortals only, who in turn taught dancing to their fellow-men. Greek mythology attributes the origin of dancing to Rea who taught this art to Kourites in Crete. Kronos had dethroned his father Uranus. Since he was afraid that he might also be dethroned by his own children, he was eating them as soon as they were born. His wife Rea, however, deceived Kronos when their last child Zeus was born. She hid Zeus in a dark cave in Crete and instead, she gave a stone wrapped in swaddling clothes to Kronos to eat. She also asked Kourites, who were armed half-gods, to dance a war dance around the cave, shouting and striking their shields with their swords, so that Kronos would not hear baby Zeus crying. When later Zeus dethroned his father, Kourites became the priests in the new world. Their decedents continued these war dances as part of their religious ceremonies. The oldest Greek historical sources come from Crete where an ancient civilization, the Minoan civilization, flourished around 3000 - 1400 BC. The inhabitants of Crete cultivated music, song and dance, as part of their religious life and for their entertainment, as well. Sometime during the fifteenth century BC, Crete was overrun by invaders from mainland Greece, and eventually it was controlled by Mycenae.

42. Home Page Annual festival, recipes, calendar and weekly bulletin, staff, priests and parish council, greek school and dance groups. http://www.saintdemetrios.com/

St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church n n n Seattle, Washington Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco Rev. Fr. Photios Dumont, Proistamenos Rev. Fr. John Angelis, Emeritus Rev. Dn. Perry Angelos Last Updated 09/13/05 Mission Statement The mission of our web site is to provide an instant and accessible forum of information about our parish, its families, our culture and our faith, Orthodox Christianity. It is intended to be educational, informative and spiritual, with the ultimate goal being the spreading of His Word. We welcome all resident and non-resident Orthodox and non-Orthodox faithful to our church and invite you to join us for altar services, educational programs and events. For more information about St. Demetrios Church please contact us at info@saintdemetrios.com Online Chapel, Bible Readings and Feast Days Click here for Sunday Service Times 2100 Boyer Avenue East Seattle, Washington 98112 Tel: 206.325.4347 Fax: 206.328.1119

43. VIGLI - Restaurant - Café - Bar, Golden Beach, Thassos, Greece Services of this restaurant, cafe and bar located in Thassos, offering greek food and dance evenings. http://www.vigli.com

VIGLI - Restaurant - Café - Bar, Golden Beach, Thassos, Greece http://vigli.com/

44. Greek Dances Hassapiko is a very popular, relatively modern greek dance, This dance comes from the plains of Thessaly. Most greek folk dances are danced in single http://www.greekdancemonterey.org/dances.htm

Greek Dancers of the Monterey Peninsula Men of the Village Dancers perform the choreographed Hassapiko , called Delphi , at an international festival in Seaside in 1992. From left: Harry Ogden, Chuck Chernoff, Roger Wetmore, Darold Skerritt. Below you will find information on some of the dances we dance! Click on the Tsarouxi to find you how to dance each dance! Click on the camera to see a picture of each dance! Dance "How-To" introductory materials. Chiotiko Chiotiko is a simple folk dance from an island in the northeastern Aegean Sea named Chios (sometimes spelled Khios or Hios in English) Delphi Delphi is a slow Hassapiko dance that our teacher, the late Maxine Myer, learned at Delphi, where the Oracle was located and the spot that the ancient Greeks considered the center of the universe. It is danced to Natane to 21 (It was 1821, the year of the Greek Revolutionary War). E Trata This dance originated in eastern Megara, on mainland Greece west of Athens. We refer to this as the "fishing net" dance. The steps alternate between "pulling in the nets" and "weaving the nets." Anna Efstathiou of Oakland taught this to us in 1983. Haniotiko This is a Cretan syrto from the town of Hania (Chania), in western Crete. Anna Efstathiou taught us this dance at her seminar in October 1983.

45. Uncommon Paths: Cultural Adventures In Rural Greece. Group Tours Of Remote Greek Group tours of remote villages and destinations in Greece with emphasis on greek dance, culture and hiking. Based in Canada with local presence in Greece. http://www.uncommonpaths.net/

Designed with the mature traveler in mind, Uncommon Paths offers small group excursions to the more remote villages and destinations in Greece. Generally 14 or more days in duration, all tours include accommodations, most meals, local transportation and events. - Accommodation in village homes and pensions - Home cooking and village cuisine - Optional seminars in dance and Greek music From hiking through a gorge in northern Greece to unwinding in a village kafenio, Uncommon Paths offers you a way to truly experience a country first-hand. The tours are not about sitting on a bus - they are about connecting with local culture in some of the most beautiful and magical villages in Greece. Combining optional easy hikes with festivals, dance, food and great company, the tours are unlike anything else available. Cultural adventures in rural Greece... That's what awaits you with Uncommon Paths! Come join us and experience nature, village life and true hospitality in undiscovered Greece. - Greek folk dance - Traditional music - Village festivals - Hiking and Nature - Greek cuisine New! Check out Epiros - summer 2005!

46. Odyssey Dance Troupe Performing dance group specializing in modern and traditional greek dancing. http://www.helleniccommunity.com/danceschool/

47. Asteria Dancing Group Traditional and modern Hellenic dance group; performs at greek and international events in the Knoxville area and around the Southeast. Photos and performance schedule; lists and describes dances performed. http://www.vic.com/asteria/

Asteria Dancing Group Modern and traditional Greek dances Our performance video Founded in January, 1995, the Asteria perfrom at Greek and international events in the Knoxville area and the Southeast. Repertoire includes folk dances from all of Greece as well as many modern dances popular in the clubs today. The group is a University of Tennessee Rec Sports Club and is composed of University of Tennessee students both from the US and abroad, as well as members of the Greek community who love the Greek dances and love to party! Practice is held every Sunday afternoon at the university. Beginners are welcome. Practice typically lasts to 5:00 or as long as we last, whichever comes first. Anyone who wants to join is invited to attend For more information about practice location, email below. If you would like the Asteria to perform at your event please send e-mail to the address below. These pages have been visited times in email: asteria@vic.com Graphics made using Pixelsite.

48. Bios Pat (Nelson) Karamanougian has been teaching greek dances for more than 20 years. She started teaching greek dance in 1972 and has been a dance judge http://kypseli.org/Bios.html

Kypseli Teaching Staff Louise Bilman , a trained musician and former professional accompanist, has pursued studies in Greek music since 1960. She taught the dance portion of UCLA's first course in Greek music, given by Dr. Sotirios Chianis in 1966, and together they set up the first formal course of dance instruction in a Southern California Greek Orthodox church, which was courageously pioneered by St. Katherine Church of Redondo Beach. Louise (Anderson) Bilman taught an academic course on Greek Dance, "Greek Dance in its Cultural Context," at UCLA from 1968 to 1975. She traveled extensively on a series of study tours to Greece, initially with Dr. Chianis and his family on an ethnomusicology course, and subsequently each year independently. Her area of interest has taken her for extended visits to Samothrace, Northwest Epirus, Western Crete, and the Thracian borders areas. Since 1976, she has focused her research in Kalymnos and the central Dodecanese Islands. Because her study is not only the forms of dance but also its social utilization as a representation of community values, she is interested in the "raw material" the dances and songs of shepherds and sponge fishermen of small villages rather than the performance groups, as a vehicle to perpetuate traditional values. She has presented seminars on this topic at the ITHACA Cultural Study Program in Crete, under the direction of Dr. Nikos Germanacos. She has served as a judge in the Greek Orthodox Youth Folk Dance Festival since 1985.

49. Charleston, Greek Festivals Index, Greek Tradition Of Culture And Entertainment, s of past events, including pages about music, dance, food, menus, cooking, children's activities.......(2001) Charleston, SC. Holy Trinity greek Orthodox Church. Video clips. Photo gallery. http://www.greekfestivals.com/South/Charleston/charleston.html

See Typical Photos Invite a friend with a free e-postcard Music Clips Greek Recipes ... Submitt a Joke Greek Orthodox Church of The Holy Trinity Greek Festival October 12 -14, 2001 Where: 30 Race Street Charleston, SC. 29403 Church phone: 843-577-2063 Fax: 722-2331 Festival Program: Friday Oct. 12th: 11:00-8:00 Saturday Oct. 13th: 11:00-8:00 Sunday Oct. 14th: 12:00-7:00 Featuring Live Greek music and Dancing Greek Bazaar Church Tours Yiayia's Attic (Bargain Treasures) Children's activities Cooking Demonstrations featuring recipes from our cookbook Popular Greek Recipes Gyro Souvlaki Greek Chicken Dinners Spanakopita Tiropita Greek Pastries Greek-Festivals.com The Greek Festival Index Site greek festival, greek festivals, greek books, greek food, greek music, greek imports, greek stuff, entertainment, Outdoors Greek Party, Greek Dance, Greek Greek Festivals Culture and Entertainment Greek Dancing Greek Food visit Greece gogreece greek book greek festivals greek food Greek Fest greek dancing greek festival greek books tourism greektours greekfest Greek Festival Culture Entertainment Family Fun Outdoors Greek Party Greek food Greek Dance Greek Culture Greek Festivals

50. Greek Language Class, Learn Greek Dance, Greek School In Crete, Greece. Take a greek language class in Crete, Greece. Our greek school in Chania, Crete, offers greek language courses and greek dance class all year. http://www.applelanguages.com/en/learn/greek/greece/crete.php

Home About Apple Our Courses My Profile ... Prices Learn: Spanish French German Italian Another Language Learn Spanish Learn French Learn German Learn Italian Learn Portuguese Learn Russian Learn Greek Book Now Contact Us Brochure Request Availability Check ... Newsletters Site Search: Order a Free Brochure Order the new FREE Apple languages brochure. 76 page brochure featuring all of our language courses. Order a brochure Live Help Do you need assistance in choosing the right language course for you? Learn a Language Learn Spanish Learn German Learn Russian Learn Portuguese ... Learn Greek Language Courses General Language Courses Exam Preparation Courses Volunteer Work Work Experience ... Spanish and Dance Contact Information Email: info@applelanguages.com Telephone: UK: USA: Int'l: Apple Languages Apple languages is a trading name of Language Courses Abroad, who are members of:- FIYTO The Federation of International Youth Travel Organisations ALTO Association of Language Travel Organisations View site in:- Imparare il greco in Grecia, corso di lingua greca Learn Greek Greece Crete ... Tell a Friend Learn Greek in Crete, Greece, Greek language course Learn Greek in Crete Crete Our Greek language school in Crete, Greece, is located in Chania, a beautiful, historical harbour town. If you want to take a Greek language class then our courses on Crete, the largest of the Greek islands, are ideal. Here you can combine a Greek language class with a holiday in a fascinating location. Our language school in Crete offers Greek courses to students of all levels. Each class has a maximum of 5 students, ideal for students who want to learn Greek quickly. In addition to Greek language courses, our school in Crete also offer students the opportunity to take courses to learn Greek dance and music, Business Greek and Ancient Greek.

51. Greek Folk Dance Resource Manual Home Page Resource page on the history of greek dancing. http://www.filetron.com/grkmanual/

We now accept VISA and MASTERCARD on a Secure Website! Free Videos for US Non-Profit Organizations WELCOME TO THE GREEK FOLK DANCE RESOURCE MANUAL HOME PAGE The first edition of the Greek Folk Dance Resource Manual was first written in 1991 in an attempt by the author, Charlie Kyriacou ( Charlie's Photobiography - 34 photos, takes a few minutes to download ), to share information with Greek folk dance directors and enthusiasts concerning Greek folk dance, music, folklore and costumes. Since information and people's address and phone numbers change quickly, the manual is continually updated. The ninth edition was completed in October 2000. This web page also presents price lists from different Greek folklore organizations, articles written by the manual author and other educational aids relevant to the understanding of Greek folk dance. Charlie works for NASA at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory(JPL) and was the Parts Program Manager for the Mars Rovers and the Task Manager of the Receiver/Transmitter Unit for the Cassini Spacecraft that arrived at Saturn in June. Charlie was recently appointed the Parts Program Manager for the multi-billion dollar Jupiter Icy Moons Orbiter , NASA's biggest space project in its history.

52. Greek Folk Music & Dance Has MOVED... Main Hobbies Interests Other Creative Pursuits http://hometown.aol.com/oarkas/

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53. Anunciation Greek Orthodox Church Of Winston-Salem, NC WinstonSalem, NC. Annunciation greek Orthodox Church. Announcement of forthcoming events, including menu, dance and music schedules, agora (market) stalls. Photo gallery of past events. http://www.wsgoc.org/greekfst/greekfst.html

FOR TAKE OUT CALL 765-3663 DON'T WORRY ABOUT THE WEATHER , MOST OF OUR ACTIVITIES ARE INSIDE Sunday 11-8 2005 Greek Festival Off Country Club at Silas Creek Parkway 2003 Festival Pictures Since April 20th , 2001 You are visitor Get a GoStats hit counter

54. Brief Description Of The Greek Dance of greek Dances from ancient times to present day, covering the characteristics of the various regions including pictures.......Brief http://www.nostos.com/dance/

Your feedback Acknowledgement: Dora Stratou Dance Theatre, Greece. Portrait of the Greek Dance Research: Anne Leonidou Characteristics Regional Characteristics Epirus ... Asia Minor Introduction Greece is one of the few countries in the world where the folk dances are as alive today as they were in ancient times. Dance has always played an important role in the life of a Greek. It is an expression of human feelings and everyday life. The Greeks danced at religious festivals, ceremonies; they danced to ensure fertility; they danced to prepare for war and to celebrate victories; they danced at weddings; they danced to overcome depression and to cure physical illness. Almost every dance has a story to tell. Dance was regarded as one of the highest forms of art. Plato agreed with his mentor Socrates that every educated man should know how to dance gracefully by which he meant the manly exercises that kept the body strong and supple and ready to do its duty on the battlefield. The Pyrrhic, or weapon dance (a form of mock combat) taken from Crete and perfected in Sparta, was the ideal. The dance, of all the arts, is the one that most influences the soul. Dancing is divine in its nature and is the gift of the gods. Plato

55. Greek Orthodox Folk Dance Festival(FDF) Announcements of, and reports from, the dance festivals of the San Francisco Diocese of the greek Orthodox Church of America. News, events schedules, photo gallery, videos, dance scholarships. http://www.greece.org/FDF/

His Eminence Metropolitan Anthony of the Metropolis of San Francisco Questions, comments and suggestions regarding the Greek OrthodoxFolk Dance Festival(FDF) are always welcomed: please contact Charlie "Webmaster" Kyriacou  ChKyriacou@aol.com NEWS AND EVENTS: FDF04 Participant AND Directors Registration Forms ARE HERE! FDF Directors Retreat Planned for November 15 YASOO 2003 Dance Symposium music CDs and Videos available The 2003 FDF Pictures from Anaheim are HERE! ... Two Free Videos for FDF Dance Directors THE FDF IS LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD PEOPLE! Apply for Open FDF Board Positions Thank you for visiting FDF General Information and Links FDF Board of Trustees FDF Preamble FDF Upcoming Events ... Add your site to the Hellenes Web Ring

56. Asteria Dancing Group Asteria Dancing Group. Modern and traditional greek dances as well as members of the greek community who love the greek dances and love to party! http://www.vic.com/~asteria/

Asteria Dancing Group Modern and traditional Greek dances Our performance video Founded in January, 1995, the Asteria perfrom at Greek and international events in the Knoxville area and the Southeast. Repertoire includes folk dances from all of Greece as well as many modern dances popular in the clubs today. The group is a University of Tennessee Rec Sports Club and is composed of University of Tennessee students both from the US and abroad, as well as members of the Greek community who love the Greek dances and love to party! Practice is held every Sunday afternoon at the university. Beginners are welcome. Practice typically lasts to 5:00 or as long as we last, whichever comes first. Anyone who wants to join is invited to attend For more information about practice location, email below. If you would like the Asteria to perform at your event please send e-mail to the address below. These pages have been visited times in email: asteria@vic.com Graphics made using Pixelsite.

57. Greek Orthodox Folk Dance Festival(FDF) Annual dance competition; includes greek dancing, singing, and traditional costumes. http://www.greece.org/fdf

His Eminence Metropolitan Anthony of the Metropolis of San Francisco Questions, comments and suggestions regarding the Greek OrthodoxFolk Dance Festival(FDF) are always welcomed: please contact Charlie "Webmaster" Kyriacou  ChKyriacou@aol.com NEWS AND EVENTS: FDF04 Participant AND Directors Registration Forms ARE HERE! FDF Directors Retreat Planned for November 15 YASOO 2003 Dance Symposium music CDs and Videos available The 2003 FDF Pictures from Anaheim are HERE! ... Two Free Videos for FDF Dance Directors THE FDF IS LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD PEOPLE! Apply for Open FDF Board Positions Thank you for visiting FDF General Information and Links FDF Board of Trustees FDF Preamble FDF Upcoming Events ... Add your site to the Hellenes Web Ring

58. Greek Festival Odgen, UT. Holy Transfiguration greek Orthodox Church. Announcement of dates. Summary schedule, including music and dance. http://www.ogdencvb.org/greekfes.html

HOME CONTACT US HOT DEALS PHOTO GALLERY ... SUBSCRIBERS EVENTS Major Events BalloonFest Christmas Parade Farmer's Market Weber County Fair Annual Events Aggie Car Show Banff Film Festival Christmas Village Easter Rendez-Vous ... contact us Ogden/Weber CVB 2501 Wall Avenue Suite 201 Ogden, UT 84401 www.ogdencvb.org T he O gden G reek F estival T his is an Ogden City annual event. The Greek Festival is a tradition of Greek recipes handed down from generation to generation. The Greek Festival is one of the largest ethnic events in the area. The event includes authentic Greek food, entertainment, and gift items. MONTH: September 10 AM to 10 PM Admission Exhibition Dancing by Apollon Dancers "Ogden's own Greek Dance Troupe" Under the Direction of Christine Ekers Friday: 5 PM and 8 PM Saturday 3 PM, 5:30 PM and 7:30 PM

59. Greek Folk Dance Videos Available From Charlie Kyriacou Those with prior greek dance experience, this video will introduce to you Spring 1990 greek Orthodox Folk dance Festival(FDF) Island Pontian dance http://www.filetron.com/grkmanual/videosm.html

Return to Home Page We now accept VISA and MASTERCARD on a Secure Website!! Free Videos for US Non-Profit Organizations GREEK FOLK DANCE VIDEOS AVAILABLE FROM CHARLIE KYRIACOU Now Download the Video Catalogue directly to your computer! These videos are available for trade or purchase. These are not professionally produced videos and some have been transferred from the Greek PAL TV system and are not of high quality. Some videos I have acquired by trade and will have to consult with the original owner before making copies for others. Please contact Charlie Kyriacou 11024 Balboa Blvd., #259 Granada Hills CA E-Mail: ChKyriacou@aol.com We now accept VISA and MASTERCARD. Please allow 2 weeks delivery for domestic orders and 4 weeks delivery for international orders. Please jot down the symbols of the videos you wish to purchase and proceed to the Order Form: Click on the Category you are interested in: Dance Instruction on Teaching Videos Dance Instruction at Seminars Villagers performing their Dances in a Concert Setting Villagers performing their Dances in a local event Dance Instruction on Teaching Videos Greek Dances and How to Do Them Instructional Video Series GDV-101, Roumeli-Morias with the dances Kalamatianos, Tsamikos, Tsakonikos and Gaitanaki

60. Greek Folk Dance Resource Manual greek FOLK dance RESOURCE MANUAL. Karagouna costumes. A must for all greek folk dance teachers and enthusiasts. This 131 page manual includes valuable http://www.filetron.com/grkmanual/manual.html

Return to Home Page We now accept VISA and MASTERCARD! NOW DOWNLOAD THE MANUAL DIRECTLY TO YOUR COMPUTER! GREEK FOLK DANCE RESOURCE MANUAL A must for all Greek folk dance teachers and enthusiasts. This 131 page manual includes valuable information for the novice to the expert. The manual includes the following: List of various periodic publications such as Greek newspapers and folklore magazines A 54 page Greek folklore bibliography with over 800 entries; Greek titles are translated into English. The bibliography is divided into sub-headings of Greek Folklore, Greek Folk Instruments, Greek Folk Song and Music, Greek Folk Dance and Greek Folk Costume and Jewelry A list of the names, address and phone numbers of over 50 folk dance instructors in America and Greece A list of over 100 folk dance videos from various sources A list of 18 bookstores in America, England and Greece A list of 20 record stores in America and Greece A list of 22 costume makers in America and Greece along with individuals with expertise in Greek costume making who can help you in making your own costume A list of both folk musicians and bands as well as bouzoukee bands and music experts in America and Greece A list of 14 organizations that host dance seminars/festivals in America and Greece A list of 14 grant agencies to whom you may apply for funding A 5 page overview of Greek folk dance on a region-by-region basis A comprehensive list of over 500 Greek folk dances arranged by region including meter, beat grouping, other names that the dance may be known by and the specific region it is danced in.

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