Anapale
Gathering of Dance Ensembles in the Greek Diaspora
Dance Theater "Dora Stratou", Athens
July 7th-10th 2006
Under the auspicies of the Ministery of Education and the Municipality of Athens
The historical Dora Stratou Theater in the Archaeological Park of Athens is the natural focal point of Greeks all over the world as regards dance, music and costume.
In July 2006, in cooperation with IOFA Greece and the International Dance Council CID, Dora Stratou Theater will hold the first "Meeting of Dance Ensembles in the Diaspora" for Greek dance companies based outside Greece.
During the course of the Meeting, dancers will take part in workshops and discussions, and will attend video projections, lectures and exhibitions. They will also attend a performance by the Theater ensemble and visit folk art museums with specialist guides. Culminating the event, participating groups are invited to present a program of their choice.
As the Meeting is designed as a sharing experience, no competition will take place. Ensembles and individual dancers will receive a certificate of participation as well as books and other printed material. But, perhaps the most important benefit will be the opportunity to give a performance in this bastion of Greek traditional culture.
This Meeting will show that Greek musical and dance tradition is being cultivated around the world in the best manner.
Guidelines for participants
1. Outline of the event
The event comprises:
- Performances of the dance ensembles in the Dora Stratou Theater
- Workshops on dance, music and costumes, by instructors with long experience in such workshops
- Round table discussions, where dance instructors of the overseas ensembles take part, as well as instructors of ensembles based in Greece
- Visits to places of specific interest, such as folk art museums, the Folklore Center of the Academy of Athens, the Benaki Museum, the Archeological Museum etc. guided by folk art specialists with a focus on dance
Participants are dance ensembles and soloists based outside Greece.
2. Obligations
The ensembles must follow instructions by the organizers concerning the coordination of events, namely :
- To declare from the beginning the contents of the program they will present on stage. Subsequently, to inform the organizers immediately for any change and to obtain their approval.
- To appear on stage exactly as has been agreed, as regards the composition of the ensemble, the music, the costumes, the program.
- To be in the theater at the prescribed time for their rehearsal and their preparation in general.
- To follow the program exactly, and especially as regards the time on stage.
- To make every effort for the promotion of the event in their respective country, through the media and any other means.
3. Changes
The organizers can make changes to the program in order to face new conditions. Eventual changes are made known to the ensembles as soon as possible. When weather conditions or other factors impose the adjournement of the event, they decide on the place and time of the rescheduled performance.
4. Financial
Each ensemble covers its expenses (transport, accommodation, music, rental of costumes) through its own means or through subsidies by its municipality, Greek community, state sources, sponsors etc.
A part of the expenses will be covered by the organizers depending on subsidies by public or private sponsors. This part will specified at a later date.
5. Recognition
According to established principles, there will be no classification on a competitive basis. All ensembles and their dancers will receive certificates of participation, educational material and souvenir gifts.
6. Information
Dance Theater Dora Stratou, Ms. Angeliki Christofilopoulou, tel. (30)210.324.4395, (30)210.995.8539, fax (30)210.324.6921 www.grdance.org; mail@grdance.org
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