On the 100th anniversary of the destruction of Smyrna in 1922, the Boston Lykeion Ellinidon will join Hellenic organizations around the world to commemorate the survival and perseverance of the Greeks of Asia Minor. The three-day conference will feature guest speakers, dance workshops, and other events. Together, we will discover the tragic history of Mikra … Continued
Join the Boston Lykeion Ellinidon for our FOURTH virtual trivia night! Get your snacks ready and prepare to test your knowledge of Greek cuisine. Teams are not required. Prizes will be awarded to the first place winners. RSVP to receive the Zoom link. Contact info@bostonlykeion.org with any questions. Register now!
Greek women have preserved, protected, challenged and led in diverse domains for centuries. On the bicentennial of the Greek War of Independence, join us for a panel discussion spotlighting women changemakers in Greek history to the present day. RSVP here. Panelists: Dr. Ioli Kalavrezou, Dumbarton Oaks Professor of Byzantine Art History, Harvard University Dr. Maria … Continued
We are sorry to report that the Boston Greek Independence Day Parade and the dance performances following the parade have been canceled due to the evolving COVID-19 virus situation. Come join us on Sunday for the annual Boston Greek Independence Day Parade commemorating Greece’s march to freedom which began on March 25th, 1821. The … Continued
We are excited to announce a new program: DANCE CLASSES FOR CHILDREN on the first Saturday of every month! In addition to our Wednesday evening and Saturday afternoon adult classes, we will host a class for kids and teens aged 8-18 on the first Saturday of each month, beginning on Saturday, March 7 from 1:30 … Continued
The BLE is looking forward to performing at the Saint George Greek Orthodox Cathedral’s Glendi in Manchester, NH again this year – the 40th anniversary of Glendi! Performance times are 5:00 and 6:30 p.m.
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 4:45-5:05 p.m. on the parking lot stage between Harvard St. and Massachusetts Ave. Organized and hosted by Jose Mateo Ballet Theatre, the 11th … Continued
Forty Greek dance enthusiasts gathered in Cambridge on April 28th to participate in Vimata: A Greek Dance Workshop. Stefanos Sakkas and Katerina Stefanou, who traveled from Ioannina, Greece, to teach mainland and island dances from across Greece, provided dynamic and masterful instruction. Yet despite the fast pace and advanced level of the workshop, Sakkas emphasized that the most important elements of … Continued