Dance Organizations

(Three Youths in the Fire Patron Saints whose feast day is on December 17th)

Purpose:  The program educates the youth in areas of Dance, Music, Costume, Art, Language, History and Geography, to help keep the Greek culture alive.  It currently has approximately 75-100 young people.

Activities: Atlanta Greek Festival, Greek Independence Day Celebration, H.D.F. (Hellenic Dance Festival), dance recitals, school performances, and local Atlanta festivals.

Contact: Bess Stathakis, Dance Ministry Coordinator

Participation open to:  Anyone 5 years of age and older interested in learning about Greek Folk Dance

Classes are held (August to February):

The 2026-2027 Dance Year starts on Sunday, August 2. Classes meet in the Hellenic Center

Zouzounia

Kindergarten - 1st Grade - Meet Sundays @ 12:00pm-12:30pm

Arkoudakia

2nd - 3rd Grade - Meet Sundays @ 12:00pm-12:45pm

Pyrotechnimata

4th - 5th Grade - Meet Sundays @ 12:00pm-12:45 pm

Vimata

6th - 8th Grade - Meet Sundays @ 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Kinisi

9th - 12th Grade - Meet Sundays @ 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Areti

Adults - Meet Mondays @ 8:00pm

JUST FOR FUN GROUP

A group meant for those that do not want to compete in the adult group but are interested in broadening their Greek dance knowledge.

The group will meet two Monday’s a month

Dance Schedule