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S11E2: When We Dance: The Thread Back Home

There are two ways Greek people connect with themselves, each other, and their heritage. The first is food. The second is dance. When We Dance: The Thread Back Home explo

S11E1: ΟΡΙΖΟΝΤΕΣ a chat with George Diamantopoulos

George Diamantopoulos is the Founder and Director of Anemos Greek Dance Group, which operates in partnership with the Messinian Brotherhood of British Columbia. With near

S10E7: John Lulias

John Lulias was raised in Tarpon Springs, Florida, and is a second generation Greek-American. John has been involved in the Greek community and Greek Folk Arts all of his

S10E7: Πες μου

Kristina from Yia.Mas and Maria sit down to talk about Kabanes, and more importantly the trivialization of folk culture.

S10E6: Research to Stage..continued

We continued our conversation from the Ethos 2026 panel, with some new guests to try to connect to what research means in Greek folk dance, and how that research is prese

S10E5: Ethos Panel Replay

In collaboration with the Hellenic Performing Arts Foundation, the 2026 Ethos Conference panel discussion centered on bringing research to stage. This episode features th

S10E4: Bess Stathakis

Bess Stathakis is an Atlanta native with a lifelong passion for Greek dance and culture. She serves as the Director of the Atlanta Greek dance program, instructs as well

S10E3: Ellie Falaris Ganelin

Ellie Falaris Ganelin is the director of the Kombos Collective, which she founded in 2011 under the name Greek Chamber Music Project (GCMP). She is a classically trained

βήματα Ελευθερίας: March 2026

Join Vaia and Michelle from GAFS to learn a little more about the 2026 βήματα Ελευθερίας event in Astoria, Queens! For more information, and group pricing, including a pr

S10E2: Georgios Glynatsis

​Georgios Glynatsis is the director of the Afieroma dance troupe at St. Elizabeth the Wonderworker Greek Orthodox Church in Gainesville, Florida. This year marked his deb

S10E1: Heritage Museum of Epirus

The conversation explores the Heritage Museum of Epirus, its collection, educational initiatives, and the personal connections to Greek culture and heritage. Maria Consta

S9E5: Anthe Mitrakos

Anthe Mitrakos is a journalist, communications expert, and editor at Portes Magazine. A proud Greek-American at the helm of Portes for over a decade, she is recognized as

S9E4: Duygu Gün

Duygu Gün is a Turkish-American creative producer, musician, and curator dedicated to preserving folk culture and fostering intercultural connections through arts and cul

S9E3: Dimitri Carabas

Dimitri was first on the podcast during Season 4, we're excited to learn a bit more about how he has grown the Meraki Laographic Arts program over the past two plus years

S9E2: Panagiote Tsolis

From Las Vegas to Athens: Getting to know Dr. Panagiote Tsolis Dr. Panagiote Tsolis was raised with deep roots in the Greek American community of Long Beach, California,

S9E1: Izaki Metropoulos

Izaki Metropoulos is a Chicago-born, third-generation Greek American violinist-- and the first musician in his family. Nearly two decades ago, he began exploring Greece’s

Meet us on the Dance Floor: Getting to know the Sons and Daughters of Alexander the Great

George Papadopoulos was born and raised in Anthousa, Kozanis, Greece, leaving and coming to America as a young adult.  Missing his homeland and his love for the culture a

Meet us on the dance floor: Getting to Know Zaharoula Zogopoulos

Zaharoula Zogopoulos was born in New York City. She began her Greek folk dance studies while attending the St. Demetrios Day School of Astoria, NY where the love of Helle

Meet us on the dance floor: Getting to know Jimmy Debekos

Jimmy Debekos, native of Seattle, grew up between the States and Greece, specifically Arachova (Karyes Lakonia) When Jimmy returned to the States, he joined the local chu

Meet us on the dance floor: Getting to know Bobby Garofalis

Bobby Garofalis is the currently the director of the Hellenic Youth Dancers at Saints Constantine and Helen in Newport News. Bobby has been involved with Greek dance for