Orpheus Photo Album

2004

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The Orpheus Youth Group poses for a group photo after the performance
(Chicago, IL - December 2004)

Members of the Orpheus Adult group
(Chicago, IL - December 2004)

Members of the Orpheus Youth group perform the dance "Zonaradikos"
(Chicago, IL - December 2004)

Pictured with members of the St. Xavier University Master of Education faculty 
(Niles, IL - December 2004)

Jimmy and Paul
(Niles, IL - December 2004)

Members of the Orpheus teach some basic steps to members of the audience 
(Niles, IL - December 2004)

Members of the Orpheus presented a variety of Greek folk dances during "Festival Night: a Cultural Celebration of the Eastern Mediterranean" 
(Mount Prospect, IL - October 2004)

Live folk music provided by Mitso (right) and Christina Dallas (standing center).
(Mount Prospect, IL - October 2004)

Members of the audience joined Orpheus members for an impromptu Greek dance lesson
(Mount Prospect, IL - October 2004)

Members of the Orpheus Youth group at the Northbrook site
(Northbrook, IL - September 2004)

Members of the Orpheus Youth group at the Glenview site
(Glenview, IL - September 2004)

It is time for practices to begin
(Glenview, IL - September 2004)

Displaying an olive branch at the Orpheus Booth
(Chicago, IL - August 2004)

Jenny, Catherine, Nina and Vicky
(Chicago, IL - August 2004)

Performing dances from Thrace
(Chicago, IL - August 2004)

Pictured with Fox Morning News Anchor Tamron Hall
(Chicago, IL - August 2004)

Pictured with Morning news coordinator Michelle Lewis-Mekky
(Chicago, IL - August 2004)

Getting interviewed by Fox News Anchor Bruce Wolf
(Chicago, IL - August 2004)

Members of Orpheus with NBC Morning News Anchor Kim Vatis shooting a segment about the Olympic games in Athens
(Chicago, IL - August 2004)

Bessie with Kim Vatis
(Chicago, IL - August 2004)

Time to shoot a dancing scene
(Chicago, IL - August 2004)

Orpheus members participated in the Chicago Children's Museum "Passport to Greece and the Olympics" exhibit co-sponsored by the Hellenic Museum and SAE of America.
(Chicago, IL - August 2004)

Alex holding the Olympic Torch used to relay the 2004 Olympic Flame around the U.S. in June
(Chicago, IL - August 2004)

Jimmy and Angie holding the Torch
(Chicago, IL - August 2004)

Members of the Orpheus Youth pose for a picture before the performance
(Glenview, IL - July 2004)

Just make sure you do not look down during the dances!
(Glenview, IL - July 2004)

Performing "Papadopanagiotena" from the island of Kythera
(Glenview, IL - July 2004)

Performing "Zonaradikos" from Thrace
(Glenview, IL - July 2004)

Ending the dance performance with "Zonaradikos"
(Glenview, IL - July 2004)

Peter, Stelios, Billy, Kostas and Ian
(Glenview, IL - July 2004)

Yannis Economou and Christina Kakavas demonstrating Greek folk dances
(Chicago, IL - July 2004)

An enthusiastic crowd gathered at the Spirit of Music Garden in downtown Chicago to enjoy learning Greek dances
(Chicago, IL - July 2004)

Alex Kapotas with Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas
(Chicago, IL - July 2004)

Niki, Pam, Christina during a shining moment before the start of the performance
(Elmhurst, IL - June 2004)

Harry performing "Tatsia" from the island of Cyprus in front of an attentive crowd
(Elmhurst, IL - June 2004)

Patricia, Christina, Jimmy, Joanna, Popi
(Elmhurst, IL - June 2004)

Orpheus members with members of the St. Demetrios Church dance group
(Saginaw, MI - June 2004)

Performing dances from the Greek islands
(Saginaw, MI - June 2004)

Orpheus members held an impromptu workshop with members of the St. Demetrios dance group
(Saginaw, MI - June 2004)

Members of the Orpheus dance troupe with the addition of Stella from the Kyklos dance group 
(St. Louis, MO - May 2004)

The Kyklos dance group of the Assumption Church presented a suite of dances from Thrace
(St. Louis, MO - May 2004)

Stefania, Sophia, Aggeliki, Popi relax before the start of a performance
(St. Louis, MO - May 2004)

Orpheus took a break after practice to celebrate its 15th year anniversary.  The group was established in May, 1989.
(Northbrook, IL - May 2004)

A group picture after practice.
(Northbrook, IL - May 2004)

It's time for some cake!
Marianna passes out pieces of cake to Orpheus members.
(Northbrook, IL - May 2004)

Members of the Orpheus Youth group performing Zonaradikos from Thrace
(Des Plaines, IL - May 2004)

Marina, Lela, Diane, Patricia
(Des Plaines, IL - May 2004)

Members of the Orpheus youth group performing traditional Greek folk dances at the End of the Year event
(Des Plaines, IL - May 2004)

Girls performing Bella Olympia from Macedonia
(Skokie, IL - May 2004)

Having fun before the performance
(Skokie, IL - May 2004)

The Orpheus music ensemble practices before the start of the performance
(Skokie, IL - May 2004)

Orpheus members pictured with Kim Vatis, morning news anchor at NBC Channel 5
(Oakbrook, IL - May 2004)

Kim Vatis chatting with members of Orpheus before the performance
(Oakbrook, IL - May 2004)

This was Panayis'  last performance with Orpheus before returning to Greece.  We will miss you!
(Oakbrook, IL - May 2004)

Orpheus members pictured with Channel 7 meteorologist Tracy Butler at the Artopolis Bakery in Greek Town
(Chicago, IL - May 2004)

Orpheus instructor Yannis Economou shows Tracy Butler some dance steps
(Chicago, IL - May 2004)

Orpheus members pictured at the Artopolis Bakery in Greek Town
(Chicago, IL - May 2004)

Marching down Halsted Street under the tunes of the zourna and the daouli
(Chicago, IL - March 2004)

On top of the Parthenon restaurant float
(Chicago, IL - March 2004)

On top of the SAE of America float
(Chicago, IL - March 2004)

The guys on top of the SAE of America float
(Chicago, IL - March 2004)

Members of Orpheus march under the tune of "Patinada" dance from the city of Naoussa
(Chicago, IL - March 2004)

Members of the Orpheus Youth group on top of the Parthenon restaurant float
(Chicago, IL - March 2004)

Pictured with General Consul of Greece Mrs. Anna Hatzi at the Chicago Cultural Center
(Chicago, IL - March 2004)

Taking some snapshots before the performance
(Chicago, IL - March 2004)

Performing Greek folk dances during the General Consul Greek Independence Day reception
(Chicago, IL - March 2004)

Members of the Orpheus dance group pose for a group picture before the performance
(Des Plaines, IL - March 2004)

Carrying the flags and society's emblem
(Des Plaines, IL - March 2004)

Christina and Mitsos getting pumped up before the performance
(Des Plaines, IL - March 2004)

The Orpheus music ensemble provided the entertainment during the Friday night event
(Chicago, IL - March 2004)

Dancing tunes from Epirus
(Chicago, IL - March 2004)

Dino Dallas (second from left) with one of the instructors of the Balkan Spring Festival
(Chicago, IL - March 2004)

Orpheus members pictured with Professor George Brown (top left) and members of the audience
(Peoria, IL - February 2004)

Members of the audience joined Orpheus members in an impromptu "Hasaposerviko" at the conclusion of the presentation
(Peoria, IL - February 2004)

Alex and Jimmy assist Panayi not running (again!) into the wooden panels in the back of the stage
(Peoria, IL - February 2004)

Members of the Orpheus dance group and students of Glenbrook South High school presented a couple of island dances
(Glenview, IL - February 2004)

The girls wearing costumes from the island of Thassos
(Glenview, IL - February 2004)

The boys wearing costumes from the island of Cyprus and maybe too much make-up (?)
(Glenview, IL - February 2004)

Orpheus instructor Yannis Economou (bottom) pictured among the panel of judges for the FDF.
(Ontario, CA - February 2004)

Members of the "Zygia" band with members of the dance group "Kritikakia", during their performance of dances from Serres,  Macedonia
(Ontario, CA - February 2004)

Members of a children's group sing traditional songs during the Choral competition at FDF
(Ontario, CA - February 2004)

Orpheus members pictured with visiting dance instructors Nancy Harmanda and George Kotsos (Athens, Greece) after a practice session
(Northbrook, IL - February 2004)

Orpheus Youth members pictured with dance instructors Nancy Harmanda and George Kotsos
(Glenview, IL - February 2004)

Visiting dance instructor Nancy Harmanda during dance practice with members of the Orpheus adult group.
(Northbrook, IL - February 2004)

The Orpheus dance group pictured along with the visited dance instructors after Saturday's night performance
(New York, NY - January 2004)

Orpheus members getting ready to board the train to Astoria
(New York, NY - January 2004)

Members of the Orpheus music ensemble are joined by dance instructors Takis Baitsis and Christos Tsitsis in a "Rebetika" sing along.
(New York, NY - January 2004)

Let the dancing begin!
(Des Plaines, IL - January 2004)

Members of the Orpheus Youth show their dancing skills during a "Zeibekiko"
(Des Plaines, IL - January 2004)

An Economos family moment while dancing "Pyrgousikos"
(Des Plaines, IL - January 2004)

Joanna, Renee, Patricia
(Des Plaines, IL - January 2004)

Dimitris and Panayis showcase the "Hasapiko" dance
(Des Plaines, IL - January 2004)

DJ Dino in a "Zeibekiko" moment
(Des Plaines, IL - January 2004)

The Orpheus music ensemble in action
(Des Plaines, IL - January 2004)

Father John Rallis, Pastor of St. John Church, with Yanni after the blessing of the Vasilopitas
(Des Plaines, IL - January 2004)

One of the Vasilopites that Mrs. Dina Sianis prepared for the night.
(Des Plaines, IL - January 2004)

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