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The History of Greek Dance
Irene Savas, president of the Boston Lykeion Ellinidon, and an array of talented performers transport us through history of Greek dance from ancient times to the present. Combining commentary and demonstration, the program will share the diverse forms and distinct regional characteristics of Greek dance. Come see and appreciate the color, movement, and significance of dance in Hellenic culture! This is an opportunity to gain new understanding and appreciation of Greek dance as an art form, as cultural history, and…
Find out more »Saint Catherine Braintree Greek Festival
Join the BLE dance troupe for its first festival performance of 2017, a 45-minute performance at the Saint Catherine Braintree Greek Food Festival.
Find out more »Dance for World Community: Greek Dance Instruction
Join the BLE dance troupe at Dance for World Community, a free, day-long, indoor/outdoor festival celebrating the power of dance to bring people together. BLE will teach popular, basic Greek dances from 2:30-2:50 p.m. in Studio 2 of Jose Mateo Ballet Theatre. The festival runs from 12:00-8:00 p.m., and features: Free performances by more than 80 local dance companies on 5 stages Free introductory dance classes in a vast array of forms for all ages Learn about amazing nonprofits in the area along Advocacy Way Enjoy food and snacks…
Find out more »Dance for World Community: Greek Dance Performance
Join the BLE dance troupe at Dance for World Community, a free, day-long, indoor/outdoor festival celebrating the power of dance to bring people together. BLE will perform dances from its repertoire from 5:15-5:40 p.m. on the parking lot stage between Harvard St. and Massachusetts Ave. The festival runs from 12:00-8:00 p.m., and features: Free performances by more than 80 local dance companies on 5 stages Free introductory dance classes in a vast array of forms for all ages Learn about amazing nonprofits in the area along Advocacy Way Enjoy…
Find out more »The Lawn On D Presents: Wonders of the World
The Lawn On D's second family event of the season! Celebrate with us and help us honor the numerous cultures that call Boston home! Local cultural groups will bring their traditions to The Lawn On D in celebration of the rich heritage we are surrounded with. SCHEDULE: 3:00-6:00 p.m.: Winchester School of Chinese Culture - Origami and Calligraphy workshops 4:00-5:00 p.m.: Irish Cultural Centre: Music seîsun and traditional step piece 4:30-5:30 p.m.: Christopher Eyers Yerlig: Traditional French Mime and Clown…
Find out more »Sts. Anargyroi Greek Festival
Please join the BLE for our annual performances at the Sts. Anargyroi Greek Festival in Marlborough, MA! Performance times TBA. Please check back again for updates.
Find out more »St. George Grecian Festival
Join us for our annual performances at the St. George Grecian Festival in Lynn, Massachusetts! The BLE dance troupe will perform two half-hour sets between 4:30-5:00 p.m. and 6:00-6:30 p.m.
Find out more »Dormition of the Virgin Mary Greek Festival
The BLE is thrilled to invited to perform at the Dormition of the Virgin Mary Greek Festival again. Please join us for our 2 performances: 4:30-5:00 p.m. and 6:30- 7:00 p.m.
Find out more »Saint George Glendi
The BLE is looking forward to performing at the Saint George Greek Orthodox Cathedral's Glendi in Manchester, NH again this year. Come enjoy and watch us perform at 5:00-5:30 p.m. and at 6:30-7:00 p.m.
Find out more »BLE Open House
Join the Boston Lykeion Ellinidon for our annual Open House! We’ll teach a variety of traditional Greek dances and share info about our programs. We'll have light snacks, too! All are welcome. A non-profit organization dedicated to Hellenic culture, the BLE engages in teaching, research, and fieldwork on Greek folk dance and related traditions, customs, attire, and music. Our Open House brings together Greeks, Philhellenes, and lovers of traditional arts to experience the richness of Greek folk culture through dance.…
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