Dance Groups

Annunciation Cathedral is proud to offer Greek cultural enriching programs, one of which is our Greek Dance Program. kids and adults learn dances from all regions of Greece, as well songs, traditions and customs from particular villages chosen by the directors. Groups are divided by age group and dancers can also participate in the annual Folk Dance Festival dance competition (FDF), which usually takes place over President’s weekend in February.*

 

Greek Dance Program Schedule

Practices usually begins in late August or early September and end in June.  Contact us at sfgreekdance@annunciation.org for more information.

Practice is weekly on Sundays, additional practices may be scheduled in anticipation of performances and FDF. 

For the latest practice schedule and event dates/ times, check out the dance group calendar.  

 

Performances

Groups perform in the church’s annual festival in September as well as other events

Groups may also choose to compete at the annual FDF competition*

 

Our Dance Groups

Orama(Grades K-4)

Directors: Evgenia Fkiaras, Alexis Rakos, Anastasia Rakos, Taia Konstantinidis

 

To Mellon (Grades 5-8)

Directors: Irene Kyriacou, Katerina Sarikakis, Penny Vardakastanis, Kallie Lyberopoulos

Revmata (High School)

Directors: Eleni Taptelis, Katerina Sarikakis

 

 

Registration and Pricing

All participants must be pledged members in good standing of the Annunciation Cathedral

Cost per dancer is $350 for the year for To Mellon and Revmata, $200 per dancer for Orama.** Dance dues cover instructional materials, the cost of costumes, workshops, musicians, and other dance related needs.

Dance dues may be submitted online by selecting the link corresponding to the group you wish to remit payment to:

 

Support the Greek Dance Program

Your support is essential to the success of our Greek Dance Program. Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a meaningful impact. Together, we can continue to pass down our beloved Greek traditions to future generations. Donate now by clicking here

 

*Participation in FDF is optional and not included in the cost of the program.

**All members of the Annunciation Cathedral in good standing are welcome to our dance program.  If the cost of the program is an issue, please contact your group’s directors.