Orpheus Photo Album

2002

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The Orpheus Adult group pose for a picture at the conclusion of the performance marking the end of another exciting year!
(Chicago, IL - December 2002)

Orpheus Youth members sing the song "Helidonisma"
(Chicago, IL - December 2002)

Orpheus Youth members perform the dance "Zonaradikos"
(Chicago, IL - December 2002)

Orpheus Youth members performing the dance "Zonaradikos"
(Chicago, IL - December 2002)

Women from the Adult group sing the song "Tsak-Tsak" during the MSI performance
(Chicago, IL - December 2002)

Instructor Marianna Damianides assists youth member Genevieve 
(Chicago, IL - December 2002)

Youth members perform the dance "Pentozalis" at the MSI
(Chicago, IL - December 2002)

Youth instructor Alex Kapotas assists youth member Vaggelis before the performance
(Chicago, IL - December 2002)

Members of the Adult group performing the dance "Kori Eleni" at the MSI.
(Chicago, IL - December 2002)

Pictured with the mayor of Lincolnwood
(Lincolnwood, IL - October 2002)

Mingling with the crowd before the 
performance
(Lincolnwood, IL - October 2002)

Relaxing before the start of the performance
(Lincolnwood, IL - October 2002)

Orpheus members with dance instructors Achilleas Tsiaras and Dimitris Matzouratos at Barba's barbecue.
(Seattle, WA - October 2002)

From left, Kostas with Achilleas, Steve Teodosiadis chairman of the dance conference, Spiros Spirou from New York and Dimitri
(Seattle, WA - October 2002)

Kostas with Charlie Kyriakou of FDF, instructor Yvonne Hunt and Spiro
(Seattle, WA - October 2002)

Men learning dances from the area of Roumlouki, Macedonia
(Seattle, WA - October 2002)

Instructors Yvonne Hunt and Achilleas Tzourias dance under the tunes of the zourna and daouli
(Seattle, WA - October 2002)

The Orpheus gang during the Saturday night event.
(Seattle, WA - October 2002)

Members of the band "Ziyia" playing tunes with the zourna and daouli
(Seattle, WA - October 2002)

The woman's costume from the area of Roumlouki, Macedonia
(Seattle, WA - October 2002)

The "Pangeo" Musical Ensemble at the Glenti night
(Seattle, WA - October 2002)

Orpheus members with John and Galia Kuo celebrating I-House 70 year anniversary
(Chicago, IL - October 2002)

Orpheus members with members of the Middle Eastern Ensemble after the performance
(Chicago, IL - October 2002)

Pictured with John Kuo during the Chicago's SummerDance.  John Kuo along with his wife Galia taught traditional Bulgarian dances
(Chicago, IL - August 2002)

Dancing with residents of the Greek-American Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
(Wheeling, IL - September 2002)

After the performance spending time with residents of the center
(Wheeling, IL - September 2002)

Residents join the dance line for a "Tsamiko" dance
(Wheeling, IL - September 2002)

Members of the Orpheus Dance Troupe show some dance steps to Oprah Winfrey and Nia Vardalos
(Chicago, IL - September 2002)

Pictured with the star of the surprise hit movie "My Big Fat Greek Wedding", Nia Vardalos
(Chicago, IL - September 2002)

Pictured with the parents of Nia Vardalos at the Pegasus Greek Restaurant at Chicago's Greek Town
(Chicago, IL - September 2002)

Members of the Orpheus Youth group from Glenview pose for a group picture after practice
(Glenview, IL - September 2002)

Members of the Orpheus Youth group from Northbrook pose for a group picture
(Northbrook, IL - September 2002)

It is time to get back to basics...
(Glenview, IL - September 2002)

Pictured with Mayor Nicholas Blase, who is of Greek descent. Mr. Blase has served as Mayor of Niles for over forty years.
(Niles, IL - September 2002)

A quick overview before the performance which featured groups from Greece, Italy, Poland and Ireland
(Niles, IL - September 2002)

Getting ready in the dressing room before the performance
(Niles, IL - September 2002)

Dr. Stavros Alexopoulos welcoming visitors at  the Orpheus booth
(Chicago, IL - August 2002)

Performing the dance "Koutsos" from Thrace at Chicago's Greek Town Festival
(Chicago, IL - August 2002)

Kostas Economou with Eftychia and Eleni Gouvas before the performance at the Greek Town Festival
(Chicago, IL - August 2002)

Group picture in front of the Orpheus booth
(Chicago, IL - August 2002)

Eleni, Joanna, Christina, Irene, Christina and Kathy at the Greek Town Festival
(Chicago, IL - August 2002)

Christina, Kathy, Barbara at the Greek Town Festival
(Chicago, IL - August 2002)

Relaxing after the performance
(Glenview, IL - August 2002)

Starting the program with the dance "Sigathistos" from the village of Metsovo in Epirus, Greece
(Glenview, IL - August 2002)

The guys getting ready to enter the stage
(Glenview, IL - August 2002)

Members of the Orpheus Dance Troupe during the Annunciation Church Greek Festival
(Chicago, IL - July 2002)

Members of the Orpheus Dance Troupe during the Annunciation Church Greek Festival
(Chicago, IL - July 2002)

Members of the Orpheus Dance Troupe during the Annunciation Church Greek Festival
(Chicago, IL - July 2002)

Demonstrating Greek dances at Ravinia Summer Festival
(Highland Park, IL - July 2002)

Performing in front of the Martin Theater at Ravinia
(Highland Park, IL - July 2002)

Enjoying the nice weather conditions at Ravinia
(Highland Park, IL - July 2002)

Finishing-up the performance with "Zonaradikos" from Thrace
(Justice, IL - June 2002)

Performing "Nizamikos" from the City of Naoussa, Macedonia
(Justice, IL - June 2002)

Performing "Bella Olympio" during the Holy Cross Church Festival
(Justice, IL - June 2002)

Guys relaxing before the start of the performance
(Niles IL - June 2002)

Girls in the "Karagouna" outfit during the Pan-Arcadian Dinner Dance
(Niles, IL - June 2002)

Youth members pose for a group picture at the beginning of the Summer Session 2002
(Niles, IL - June 2002)

Pictured with members of the "Kyklos" Dance Troupe
(St. Louis, MO - May 2002)

Harry entertains guests of the Festival with his bouzouki playing after a performance 
(St. Louis, MO - May 2002)

Finding some time to relax at the pool in between performances
(St. Louis, MO - May 2002)

Getting ready for a performance
(St. Louis, MO - May 2002)

Performing "Patima" from the island of Limnos joined by Dean Bellos of the "Kyklos" dance group
(St. Louis, MO - May 2002)

Sofia and Vicky had a chance to demonstrate their singing talent after a performance
(St. Louis, MO - May 2002)

Members of the Youth group pose for a picture during the "End of the Year" celebration.
(Des Plaines, IL - May 2002)

Barbara Dallas assisting youth member Dimitra Bounos before the Youth "End of the Year" performance
(Des Plaines, IL - May 2002)

Proud mother Mrs. Nikolaou with daughters Felicia and Maria
(Des Plaines, IL - May 2002)

Singing and dancing "Tsakonikos" during the "End of the Year" celebration.
(Des Plaines, IL - May 2002)

Singing "Sto Sperveri" during the End of the Year Event
(Des Plaines, IL - May 2002)

Performing "Pirgousikos" from the island of Chios
(Des Plaines, IL - May 2002)

Posing for a group picture at the Annual Skokie Festival of Cultures Presentation
(Skokie, IL - May 2002)

Girls performing "Bella Olympio" during the Skokie Festival of Cultures
(Skokie, IL - May 2002)

Performing "Nizamikos" during the Skokie Festival of Cultures
(Skokie, IL - May 2002)

Pictured with Allison Heller, Director of the Hellenic Museum
(Chicago, IL - May 2002)

Group picture...
(Chicago, IL - May 2002)

Getting some pictures before the performance
(Chicago, IL - May 2002)

Members of the Orpheus Dane Troupe with Governor George H. Ryan and First Lady Lura Lynn Ryan
(Springfield, IL - May 2002)

Pictured with State Senator Geoharis
(Springfield, IL - May 2002)

Governor Jim Ryan presents a recognition award to Yannis Economou and the Orpheus Dance Troupe
(Springfield, IL - May 2002)

Parents of Orpheus Youth members make their present felt during the 2002 Greek-American Parade
(Chicago, IL - March 2002)

On top of the SAE float during the 2002 Greek-American Parade
(Chicago, IL - March 2002)

Tommy, Alex and Yanni getting ready for the start of the 200 Greek-American Parade
(Chicago, IL - March 2002)

Taking care of last minute preparations before  the start of the 2002 Greek-American Parade
(Chicago, IL - March 2002)

Trying to find ways to keep warm during one of the coldest Greek-American Parades!
(Chicago, IL - March 2002)

Jiimy. Mitso, Harry getting pumped up for the start of the 2002 Greek-American Parade
(Chicago, IL - March 2002)

Synchronizing "Tsamiko" kicks during the 2002 Greek-American Parade
(Chicago, IL - March 2002)

Orpheus Youth member Peter Papageorgiou displays his colorful pair of gloves during the 2002 Greek-American Parade
(Chicago, IL - March 2002)

Excitemenet runs high during the 2002 Greek-American Parade
(Chicago, IL - March 2002)

Renne Papageorgiou and Pam Economos wearing the costume from the Island of Corfu during the 2002 Greek-American Parade
(Chicago, IL - March 2002)

Members of the Orpheus Youth Group on top of the Parthenon Restaurant float during the 2002 Greek-American Parade
(Chicago, IL - March 2002)

On top of the Parthenon Restaurant float during the 2002 Greek-American Parade
(Chicago, IL - March 2002)

Kosta, Anthi, Pat and Eleni during the 2002 Greek-American Parade
(Chicago, IL - March 2002)

Flying high during the 2002 Greek-American Parade
(Chicago, IL - March 2002)

Eleni, Sofia, Eftyhia during the 2002 Greek-American Parade
(Chicago, IL - March 2002)

Pictured with General Consul Gabriel Kopsidis and Paul Valas during the General Consul reception for Greek Independence Day.
(Chicago, IL - March 2002)

Pictured with State Treasurer Judy Topinka at the Kalavrita Society Annual Dinner Dance
(Lake Zurich, IL - March 2002)

Kalavrita Society Annual Dinner Dance
(Lake Zurich, IL - March 2002)

Marianna Damianides performs the dance "Ballos" accompanied by Fragiskos Tziotakis (tsabouna) and Giorgos Vasilopoulos (tubaki)
(Chicago, IL - March 2002)

Santouri (dulcimer) virtuoso player  Nikos Karatasos
(Chicago, IL - March 2002)

The head of the "Keros" music ensemble, renowned violinist Nikos Economides
(Chicago, IL - March 2002)

Orpheus Youth and Adult members perform the song "Ai Panteleimon" from the island of Tilos
(Chicago, IL - March 2002)

Fragiskos Tziotakis (tsabouna) and Giorgos Vasilopoulos (tubaki)
(Chicago, IL - March 2002)

Orpheus members join musicians from the "Keros" music ensemble during an after the concert gathering
(Chicago, IL - March 2002)

Dimitri Thanopoulos and Christina Pagones perform the dance "Ta Xila" from the island of Lesvos
(Chicago, IL - March 2002)

The "Keros" music ensemble in action
(Chicago, IL - March 2002)

Members of the Orpheus Youth group performing the dance "Pidihtos" from the island of Rhodes
(Chicago, IL - March 2002)

Festival of Greek Music and Dance, Music and Dances from the Greek Isles
(Chicago, IL - March 2002)

Festival of Greek Music and Dance, Music and Dances from the Greek Isles
(Chicago, IL - March 2002)

The girls, wearing the "Embona" costume from the island of Rhodes, take a bow at the end of the concert
(Chicago, IL - March 2002)

The girls, wearing costumes from the island of Thassos, take a bow at the end of the concert
(Chicago, IL - March 2002)

The guys, wearing costumes from the island of Cyprus, take a bow at the end of the concert
(Chicago, IL - March 2002)

Festival of Greek Music and Dance, Music and Dances from the Greek Isles
(Chicago, IL - March 2002)

Group picture at the conclusion of the concert
(Chicago, IL - March 2002)

More group pictures at the conclusion of the concert
(Chicago, IL - March 2002)

More group pictures at the conclusion of the concert
(Chicago, IL - March 2002)

Members of the Orpheus Youth group
(Chicago, IL - March 2002)

Festival of Greek Music and Dance, Music and Dances from the Greek Isles
(Chicago, IL - March 2002)

The men perform the dance "Nikentre" from the island of Amorgos
(Chicago, IL - March 2002)

Performing the dance "Siganos, Trehatos" from the island of Chios during the Festival of Greek Music and Dance, Music and Dances from the Greek Isles
(Chicago, IL - March 2002)

Festival of Greek Music and Dance, Music and Dances from the Greek Isles
(Chicago, IL - March 2002)

Members of the Orpheus Youth Group perform the dance "Plananiotiko Nero" from the island of Samos
(Chicago, IL - March 2002)

Mundelein High School teacher and Orpheus member Alex Kapotas shows MHS faculty and staff the basics of Greek folk dance
(Mundelein, IL - March 2002)

Orpheus members with members of the Nordic dancers during a join presentation at the Swedish Museum
(Chicago, IL - February 2002)

Learning Swedish dances at the Swedish Museum during the "Cultural Connections" program
(Chicago, IL - February 2002)

All participating groups pose for a group picture during the 2nd Annual Hellenic Dance Festival
(Greenville, SC - February 2002)

Kosta and Yanni Economou with Kiki Papadimitriou of Atlanta and Spiros Spirou of New York
(Greenville, SC - February 2002)

Pictured with His Grace, Bishop Alexios during the 2nd Hellenic Dance Festival
(Greenville, SC - February 2002)

Members of Orpheus pose for a group picture during the Epiphany celebration
(Tarpon Springs, Florida - January 2002)

Members of the Orpheus Dance Troupe during the procession to the Spring Bayou  during the Epiphany celebration
(Tarpon Springs, Florida - January 2002)

And the race is on to retrieve the Epiphany Cross from the Spring Bayou.  Forty young men competed to find it.
(Tarpon Springs, Florida - January 2002)

Members of Orpheus with His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios during the Epiphany celebration
(Tarpon Springs, Florida - January 2002)

In front of the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral during the Epiphany celebration
(Tarpon Springs, Florida - January 2002)

Orpheus members pose with members of the St. Nicholas Church that will dive to retrieve the Epiphany Cross
(Tarpon Springs, Florida - January 2002)

Paul Grosso making sure he has the guys under control
(Tarpon Springs, Florida - January 2002)

Mitso and Barbara Dallas
(Tarpon Springs, Florida - January 2002)

Orpheus members in front of St. Nicholas Church during the Epiphany celebration
(Tarpon Springs, Florida - January 2002)

Members from participating dance groups join the line to dance "Sousta" from the island of Kalymnos at the Tarpon Springs Cultural Center
(Tarpon Springs, Florida - January 2002)

Orpheus members perform dances from the Northern Aegean islands at the Tarpon Springs Cultural Center
(Tarpon Springs, Florida - January 2002)

Orpheus members performing "Patima" from the island of Limnos at the Tarpon Springs Cultural Center
(Tarpon Springs, Florida - January 2002)

Getting ready for the performance at the Tarpon Springs Cultural Center
(Tarpon Springs, Florida - January 2002)

Dance instructor Lazaros Hatzipanagiotou leads the dance line
(Tarpon Springs, Florida - January 2002)

Dancing "Zonaradikos" at the Kalymnian House
(Tarpon Springs, Florida - January 2002)

Guess who was the lucky person to get the Vasilopita coin at the Kalyminian night?
Our own, Bessie Grosso!
(Tarpon Springs, Florida - January 2002)

Dance Instructor Joe Gragiozi leads the line during the "Zonaradikos" dance
(Tarpon Springs, Florida - January 2002)

Dancing "Stis Treis" accompanying by members of the music band "Ziyia" at the Kalymnian House
(Tarpon Springs, Florida - January 2002)

Harry and Pete with violinist Beth Kohen of the music band "Ziyia"
(Tarpon Springs, Florida - January 2002)

Dimitri from Atlanta and Chicago getting down to business during a Zeibekiko at the Friday night event
(Tarpon Springs, Florida - January 2002)

Lunch time and a chance for more pictures
(Tarpon Springs, Florida - January 2002)

Harry and Pete find some time between workshops to play some tunes
(Tarpon Springs, Florida - January 2002)

Lazaros Hatzipanagiotou from the Lyceum of Ellinidon of Athens conducts a workshop
(Tarpon Springs, Florida - January 2002)

Getting ready for the dance workshops
(Tarpon Springs, Florida - January 2002)

Would you like a cookie?
(Des Plaines, IL - January 2002)

Dr. Stavros Alexopoulos is joined by his fun club!
(Des Plaines, IL - January 2002)

Angela, Niko and Christina...A deadly combination!
(Des Plaines, IL - January 2002)

Harry is ready to roll with his bouzouki
(Des Plaines, IL - January 2002)

Sofia and Vicky in action
(Des Plaines, IL - January 2002)

Mitso with his baglama
(Des Plaines, IL - January 2002)

And let the dancing begin!
(Des Plaines, IL - January 2002)

Christina, Catherine, Patricia, Christina
(Des Plaines, IL - January 2002)

Members of the Youth pose for a picture
(Des Plaines, IL - January 2002)

Welcome!
(Des Plaines, IL - January 2002)

Father John Rallis, Pastor of St. John Church, blesses the Vasilopites
(Des Plaines, IL - January 2002)

One of the Vailopites that Mrs. Dina Sianis prepared for the night.
(Des Plaines, IL - January 2002)

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