| Entertainment Schedule - Newport News Greek Festival OPA ! | |
| Hellenic Youth Dancers of
Newport News: Formally
organized in 1990, the Hellenic Youth Dancers now encompass four
award-winning groups: the Hope, Joy, Goya, and Enosi groups. Our children
begin dance training at the age of 5; competition begins at the age of 8
through young adulthood.
Our dance groups competed in the Greek Folk Dance Festival in Annapolis, Maryland in January 2007. The GOYA group (13-18 yrs old - Ellinopoula) placed 2nd in the Senior category, the 11-12 year olds (Ellinki Psihi) placed 1st in the Junior category and also received the costume award for their Thracen costumes, and the 8-10 years old (Asteria) were awarded "BEST IN SHOW" for Division II (highest award in the competition) and also received the costume award. The GOYA dance group traveled to Clearwater, Florida in February 2007 to compete in the Helenic Dance Festival, sponsored by the Atlanta Metropolis. They placed 2nd in the Advanced Senior category among 11 teams. This is great
entertainment you will surely enjoy !!! Tours of the Church:
Learn about the Orthodox Christian Church
during tours of the Sanctuary. Respect for the Sanctuary should be
observed at all times. No food or drinks are allowed. |
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