Paul, Katerina, Izaki and Christina accompany the dancers at the St. George festival..
(Chicago, IL - June 2007)

Katerina, Panayiota and Georgina
(Chicago, IL - June 2007)

The Orpheus Youth group visited the Greek American Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and presented a suite of folk songs and dances.  The presentation opened with the Youtn members singing 'Xekinae Mia Psaropoula'.
(Wheeling, IL - March 2007)

The newly formed Orpheus Youth music group made its depute accompanying the Youth members in singing the song 'Xekinae Mia Psaropoula'.  Izaki and Katerina on the violins and Paul playing the toumbeleki.
(Wheeling, IL - March 2007)

Members of Group II of the Orpheus Youth group
(Wheeling, IL - March 2007)

Members of Group III of the Orpheus Youth group
(Wheeling, IL - March 2007)

It was a moving experience to see residents join the dance line and enjoying the festivities
(Wheeling, IL - March 2007)

Izaki, Constantina and Athanasia with residents of the Greek American Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
(Wheeling, IL - March 2007)

Members of the Orpheus Youth group participated during the International Day festivities at Hoffman Elementary school
(Glenview, IL - January 2007)

Group picture after the conclusion of the performance
(Glenview, IL - January 2007)

Greek dancing lessons were part of the activities at the Greek designated classroom
(Glenview, IL - January 2007)

You had to go through the 'obligatory' Greek dance lesson in order to...
(Glenview, IL - January 2007)

Youth members performing Zonaradikos from Thrace
(Chicago, IL - December 2006)

Youth members performing Sfarlis from Thrace
(Chicago, IL - December 2006)

The Deputy Minister of Greece Theodoros Kassimis escorted by the General Consul of Greece in Chicago, Aliki Hatzi

(Chicago, IL - November 2006)

The 2006-2007 Orpheus Youth year started the first week of September.  Members of the Northbrook branch pose for a picture.
(Northbrook, IL - September 2006)

Practicing at the Northbrook branch under the watchful eye of Orpheus Youth instructors Alex Kapotas and Stefanie Lialios
(Northbrook, IL - September 2006)

The Orpheus Youth group poses for a group picture at the conclusion of the event
(Des Plaines, IL - May 2006)

Group I youth members performing Zonaradikos
(Des Plaines, IL - May 2006)

The Orpheus music ensemble accompanied the Youth group for most of the program
(Des Plaines, IL - May 2006)

Group II youth members performing Pyrgousikos from the island of Chios
(Des Plaines, IL - May 2006)

Group III youth members performing Pentozalis from the island of Crete
(Des Plaines, IL - May 2006)

(Des Plaines, IL - May 2006)

After the event the dancing and fun continued at the Giordanos Pizza restaurant courtesy of the Mavrakis family.
(Des Plaines, IL - May 2006)

(Des Plaines, IL - May 2006)

Dimitra and Ioanna
(Chicago, IL - December 2005)

The Grosso family in full force
(Chicago, IL - December 2005)

The Orpheus Youth Group I performing Zonaradikos
(Chicago, IL - December 2005)

The Orpheus Youth Group II performing Bella Olympio
(Chicago, IL - December 2005)

The Orpheus Youth group III performing Pousnitsa from Macedonia
(Chicago, IL - December 2005)

Youth members getting ready for the performance
(Niles, IL - November 2005)

Dimitris, Eleni, Billy and Angelica
(Niles, IL - November 2005)

Yanni, Dimitra and Anastasia
(Niles, IL - November 2005)

Kostas Economou with youth members Dimitra, Aimiliane, and Nicole
(Niles, IL - November 2005)

Aliki leads the line for Bella Olympia
(Niles, IL - November 2005)

John leads the line in presenting a suite of dances from Thrace
(Niles, IL - November 2005)

Members of the Orpheus youth group  that attend Socrates school along with their dance instructors. The Hellenic American Academy will be the new site of Socrates School.
(Deerfield, IL - June 2005)

The girls wearing costumes from the islands of Corfu and Rhodes.
(Deerfield, IL - June 2005)

The Orpheus Youth group at the conclusion of the program
(Des Plaines, IL - May 2005)

Youth coordinator Bessie Grosso along with  director Yannis Economou
(Des Plaines, IL - May 2005)

Getting ready for the start of the parade
(Chicago, IL - April 2005)

On top of the Parthenon restaurant float
(Chicago, IL - April 2005)

The guys came early and it was time to start dancing at the 'Greek' designated classroom
(Glenview, IL - February 2005)

A group picture minutes before the performance
(Glenview, IL - February 2005)

Performing Zonaradikos from Thrace
(Glenview, IL - February 2005)

Even Marino managed to crack a smile while dancing Pyrgousikos along with Eleni and Emiliane
(Glenview, IL - February 2005)

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)

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)

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)

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)

The Orpheus Youth group pose for a picture after another exciting performance
(Chicago, IL - December 2003)

The Orpheus Youth group performing dances from the Greek islands
(Chicago, IL - December 2003)

Orpheus Youth members performing the island "Syrto" from the Cyclades region
(Chicago, IL - December 2003)

Members of the Orpheus Youth group sing Christmas carols from the island of Astipalea, Dodecannese
(Chicago, IL - December 2003)

Members of the Orpheus Youth group performing dances from Epirus
(Chicago, IL - December 2003)

Members of the Orpheus Youth and Adult groups enjoying the performance
(Chicago, IL - December 2003)

Members of the Orpheus Youth group at the Glenview branch pose for a group picture after practice
(Glenview, IL - September 2003)

Members of the Orpheus Youth group at the Northbrook branch pose for a group picture after practice
(Northbrook, IL - September 2003)

Youth instructor Alex Kapotas received a surprise rendition of "Happy Birthday" from the Youth members at the end of practice
(Glenview, IL - September 2003)

Members of the Orpheus Youth Summer session pose for a picture before the performance
(Glenview, IL - July 2003)

Try to keep heads up during the performance!
(Glenview, IL - July 2003)

Nikos, Kostas and Angelika
(Glenview, IL - July 2003)

Vicky and Mathew performing "Sygathistos" from Metsovo, Epirus
(Glenview, IL - July 2003)

The boys performing "Zonaradikos" from Thrace
(Glenview, IL - July 2003)

The girls performing "Zonaradikos" from Thrace
(Glenview, IL - July 2003)

Youth member Christina Minakakis
(Des Plaines, IL - May 2003)

Youth member John Rivas
(Des Plaines, IL - May 2003)

Youth member Catherine Grosso
(Des Plaines, IL - May 2003)

Youth member Peter Papageorgiou
(Des Plaines, IL - May 2003)

Orpheus Youth members attend the End of the Year event
(Des Plaines, IL - May 2003)

Orpheus Youth Coordinator Bessie Grosso at the conclusion of the event
(Des Plaines, IL - May 2003)

Youth members singing "Ta Xelidonismata"
(Northfield, IL - April 2003)

Mrs. Dina Sianis explaining the story of the "Kira Sarakosti"

 Youth memebrs singing "Ksipna Lazare" from the island of Skyros

Youth members singing "Irthen o Lazaros".  John is holding a decorative, rectangular, wooden piece with four bells attached.  The sound of the bells is intended to wake up Lazaros.

 Youth members performing "Dontia Pykna" from Epiros

Youth members performing "Zagorisios" from Epiros

 Youth members performing "Zagorisios" from Epiros

Youth members performing "Fysouni" from Epiros

Kiriakos Petras, Sokratis Sinopoulos, Giorgos Kotsinis

Youth members singing "Pou 'sai Lazare" from Central Greece

 The musicians from Greece in action

Youth and Adult members joined by His Eminence Metropolitan Iakovos and Mr. Christos Tomaras, SAE Vice President

Orpheus Youth members performing the dance "Zonaradikos"
(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)

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)

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

Members of the Orpheus Youth group from the 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)

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)

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)

Orpheus Youth members and instructors during practice.
(Glenview, IL - September 2001)

Orpheus Youth members during practice at the Glenview location.
(Glenview, IL - September 2001)

Members of the Orpheus Dance Troupe at the new practice location in Northbrook.
(Northbrook, IL - September 2001)

Ending the performance with "Pentozali" from the island of Crete
(Skokie, IL - May 2001)

Performing "Tsamiko" at the Skokie Festival of Cultures
(Skokie, IL - May 2001)

Orpheus Youth members during the 11th Skokie Festival of Cultures
(Skokie, IL - Mayl 2001)

Orpheus Youth members during the St. John GOYA Annual Dinner Dance
(Prospect Heights, IL - April 2001)

Orpheus Youth members during the St. John GOYA Annual Dinner Dance
(Prospect Heights, IL - April 2001)

Orpheus Youth members during the St. John GOYA Annual Dinner Dance
(Prospect Heights, IL - April 2001)

Member of the Greek Parliament Panagiotis Fasoulas with Orpheus members Dimitri Dallas and Tom Mihalopoulos at the Greek Consul Reception
(Chicago, IL - March 2001)

Youth and Adult members relaxing dancing the Tsamiko during Orpheus Annual Vasilopita Celebration.
(Des Plaines, IL - January 2001)

Girl Youth members during Orpheus Annual Vasilopita Celebration.
(Des Plaines, IL - January 2001)