Greek dances

For this reason, tradition frequently dictates a strict order in the arrangement of the dancers, for example, by age.

[2] GOYA, a spiritual ministry, is meant to give young people an opportunity to celebrate their shared culture and region while building bonds within the community.

[3] The various types of dances performed while being involved in this program have demonstrated that it is an effective exercise for strengthening young children’s static and dynamic balance.

[7] Dance was used in regard to war as a form of military training, as well as a ritual that served as a mediator between the gods and humans.

[8][9] What modern times may consider a parade, military drill, funeral, children’s game, these were seen as forms of dance as long as they were meant to be an exhibition of a rhythmic performance.

[10] Suda mention an ancient Greek dance which was called Dipodia (Διποδία), meaning two-step/two-footer.

Musicians and singers such as Chronis Aidonidis and Kariofilis Doitsidis have brought to life the music of Thrace.

Up to 3,000 people participate annually and it is described as the largest youth ministry program in the Metropolis of San Francisco.

[13] Each team performs two times and perfected suites that can be from many places in Greece (islands, mainland, villages) and feature many different dances.

The judges will score the teams based on their costumes, singing, stage presence, styling, and how closely it resembles the region that their suite is from.