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Free Intro to Greek Dance Workshop with the Hellenic Dancers of NJ

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Holmdel, NJ: The Hellenic Dancers of NJ present a FREE Intro to Greek Dance Workshop on Sunday, October 23, 2022, from 4 – 5 pm at Kimisis Tis Theotokou Church, 21 Hillcrest Road, Holmdel, NJ. No experience is necessary, and all dance levels are welcome to this family-friendly event! Registration is encouraged: [email protected]. This program is made possible in part by funds from Monmouth Arts, a partner of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts and the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners.

“Intro to Greek Dance” will present 4 traditional folk dances that are danced throughout the villages and cities of Greece, especially at weddings, festivals and other social functions. The cultural and historical significance of each dance will also be shared. Participants are encouraged to “join the circle of dance” and become a part of the HDNJ “village”.

Greek folk dance is a cultural thread that connects generations of Greeks through music and movement. Depending on the region, each folk dance depicts the story of a significant moment in Greek history, both ancient and modern. Today, these dances not only preserve Hellenic culture, but connects Greeks with people of different backgrounds through the common language of dance.

This outstanding troupe is nationally recognized for its presentation of Greek folk traditions and has performed at a number of local and national events. For 50 years, the Hellenic Dancers of NJ (HDNJ) has researched, presented and preserved over 350 folk dances, songs, and traditions from mainland Greece, its islands, Cyprus, and Asia Minor, and passed them on to three generations of Greek Americans.  The troupe has been commended numerous times throughout its history for its dedication to its mission, as well as the enthusiasm and excitement of its performances. The dance troupe is currently comprised of first, second, third and fourth generation Greek Americans, ranging in age from 16 – 50, and representing the many Greek communities of New Jersey.

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