For nearly 5,000 years, the social life of the Greeks has revolved around the art of dance. Between the polytheistic rituals of Bronze Age Greece and the raucous, wine-fueled tavern blowouts of modern Athens, dance has been the preferred method of expression for both joy and sorrow; love and heartbreak; times of war and times of peace. It is our extreme honor to present our rich cultural heritage to you for the 30th consecutive year.
Four dance groups will be entertaining you on this beautiful fall weekend:
- St. John’s Angels – Our littlest entertainers will be performing classic Greek dances that are sure to bless the whole family with a captivating show! Under the direction of Mrs. Andrea Campbell, our Stars-in-training provide their fans with can’t-miss entertainment!
- The Asteria – (Greek for “The Stars”) Our Stars! This teen and young-adult group is in its 30th year of operation as St. John the Theologian Greek Orthodox Church’s premier dance ministry. From the proud mountains of Thessaly and Epirus to the farthest corners of the blue Aegean, the Asteria will showcase authentic dances from throughout the Hellenic world. Their performances will present the audience with a glimpse into the storied past and present of the Greeks.
- The Olympian Dancers – We are honored to welcome back our longtime friends from Houston! The troupe strives to recreate traditional Greek dances as accurately as possible. As a result, the Olympians have expanded their repertoire of dances, as well as costumes, to showcase traditional Greek dances from all regions of Greece. We are so overjoyed to have the incredible Olympian Dancers again this year!
You! – Between each performance, the dance floor is open to all! Gather your friends and an off-duty volunteer for a lesson in Greek Dancing 101! DJ Demitri Karageorgos is on hand with non-stop Greek music, from timeless classics to contemporary hits. Ask for his favorites!
Καλή διασκέδαση! Have Fun!
Andrea Campbell
Director – St. John the Theologian Hellenic Dance Program
If you wish to join one of our dance groups, please email asteriagreekdancers@gmail.com
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE TO BE ANNOUNCED!
The Angels:
Friday 5:30pm, 7pm
Saturday 12:30pm, 3pm, 5:30pm
Sunday 12:30pm, 3:30pm
The Asteria:
Friday 6pm, 7:30pm
Saturday 1:30pm, 3:30pm, 5pm, 7pm
Sunday 1:30pm, 2:30pm, 4pm
The Olympians:
Saturday 2:30pm, 4pm, 6pm
