GREEK DANCE

"Anapale"

Gathering of Dance Ensembles in the Greek Diaspora

Dance Theater "Dora Stratou", Athens

7-10 July 2006



Under the auspicies of the Ministery of Education and the Municipality of Athens



The historical Dora Stratou Theater in the Archaeological Park of Athens is the natural focal point of Greeks all over the world as regards dance, music and costume.

In July 2006, in cooperation with IOFA Greece and the International Dance Council CID, Dora Stratou Theater will hold the first "Meeting of Dance Ensembles in the Diaspora" for Greek dance companies based outside Greece.

During the course of the Meeting, dancers will take part in workshops and discussions, and will attend video projections, lectures and exhibitions. They will also attend a performance by the Theater ensemble and visit folk art museums with specialist guides. Culminating the event, participating groups are invited to present a program of their choice.

As the Meeting is designed as a sharing experience, no competition will take place. Ensembles and individual dancers will receive a certificate of participation as well as books and other printed material. But, perhaps the most important benefit will be the opportunity to give a performance in this bastion of Greek traditional culture.

This Meeting will show that Greek musical and dance tradition is being cultivated around the world in the best manner.







Guidelines for participants





1. Outline of the event

The event comprises:

- Performances of the dance ensembles in the Dora Stratou Theater

- Workshops on dance, music and costumes, by instructors with long experience in such workshops

- Round table discussions, where dance instructors of the overseas ensembles take part, as well as instructors of ensembles based in Greece

- Visits to places of specific interest, such as folk art museums, the Folklore Center of the Academy of Athens, the Benaki Museum, the Archeological Museum etc. guided by folk art specialists with a focus on dance

Participants are dance ensembles and soloists based outside Greece.



2. Obligations

The ensembles must follow instructions by the organizers concerning the coordination of events, namely :

- To declare from the beginning the contents of the program they will present on stage. Subsequently, to inform the organizers immediately for any change and to obtain their approval.

- To appear on stage exactly as has been agreed, as regards the composition of the ensemble, the music, the costumes, the program.

- To be in the theater at the prescribed time for their rehearsal and their preparation in general.

- To follow the program exactly, and especially as regards the time on stage.

- To make every effort for the promotion of the event in their respective country, through the media and any other means.



3. Changes

The organizers can make changes to the program in order to face new conditions. Eventual changes are made known to the ensembles as soon as possible. When weather conditions or other factors impose the adjournement of the event, they decide on the place and time of the rescheduled performance.



4. Financial

Each ensemble covers its expenses (transport, accommodation, music, rental of costumes) through its own means or through subsidies by its municipality, Greek community, state sources, sponsors etc.

A part of the expenses will be covered by the organizers depending on subsidies by public or private sponsors. This part will specified at a later date.



5. Recognition

According to established principles, there will be no classification on a competitive basis. All ensembles and their dancers will receive certificates of participation, educational material and souvenir gifts.



6. Information

Dance Theater Dora Stratou, Ms. Angeliki Christofilopoulou, tel. (30)210.324.4395, (30)210.995.8539, fax (30)210.324.6921

www.grdance.org; mail@grdance.org

7th Seminar

of Greek Dance



Platamonas Pieria

July 2 - 12, 2006



with Kyriakos Moisidis



and

Christos Papacostas (dances from Ipiros and Thessaly)

Agelos Nikolaidis (Dances from Gagavuzides of Thraki)

Yiannis Amarantidis (Traditional Costumes)

Katerina Douka (Songs)



The seminar on Greek traditional dance will take place from July 2rd to July 12th in the village of Platamonas, which is approximately a hundred kilometres south of Thessaloniki, at the Kronos hotel. For the duration of the seminar, participants will learn dances and songs from the village of Platamonas. Dances from Thessaly, Ipiros, Gagavuzides of Thraki, Agistro of Serres - Macedonia, Kavakli of Eastern Romylia, Garasari and Ak Dag Maten of Pontos will also be taught at the seminar. There will be 4 – 5 hours of instruction daily. Most sessions will be accompanied by live traditional music.



The participants will have the opportunity to learn songs and attend a costume presentation from the above featured regions. Upon arrival to the seminar, all participants will obtain a conference package that contains information on the songs and dances, pictures and descriptions of the costumes, maps of the regions, the detailed daily schedule of the seminar, and other useful information. Each participant will also receive a CD that includes all the songs and dances, and a t-shirt with the seminars logo. The seminar will also include excursions to villages for festivities with food, drink, song and dance with the local people. Participants will also have the opportunity to visit the archaeological site of Vergina.



Accommodations (double room occupancy) will be made at the Kronos hotel in Platamonas (single rooms may be available with an extra charge). Each room has a bathroom, balcony, satellite television, refrigerator, and air conditioning. The hotel also has a swimming pool, bar, restaurant and pizzeria, and 24 hours of service with friendly staff in a relaxing atmosphere. “Kronos” hotel is 60 meters from the sea and approximately five minutes from the center of the village. Meals at the hotel will include a generous breakfast buffet, as well as a rich dinner boasting Greek traditional dishes.



Platamonas is located at the base of Mount Olympus and is famous throughout Greece for its castle. The sea is an amazing deep blue with sand and pebble beaches. It is a popular travel destination for both Greeks and tourists. The village has a post office, banks, cafes, bars, and places to spend time which are quiet yet sophisticated.



The seminar price per person is 700 euros which includes all accommodation (with food), instruction, informational packages, and the excursions!



Contact:

Kyriakos Moisidis, Vitsi 11, 56626 Sykies, Greece

Tel & fax: 2310 672197 mob.: 6938-949823

Email: kyriakosmoisidis@yahoo.gr



Sites:

www.kronos-sa.gr or

www.pieria-turism.gr or

www.olympus.gr