We are sorry to report that the Boston Greek Independence Day Parade and the dance performances following the parade have been canceled due to the evolving COVID-19 virus situation. Come join us on Sunday for the annual Boston Greek Independence Day Parade commemorating Greece’s march to freedom which began on March 25th, 1821. The … Continued
We are excited to announce a new program: DANCE CLASSES FOR CHILDREN on the first Saturday of every month! In addition to our Wednesday evening and Saturday afternoon adult classes, we will host a class for kids and teens aged 8-18 on the first Saturday of each month, beginning on Saturday, March 7 from 1:30 … Continued
We are excited to announce a new program: dance classes for children and teenagers on the first Saturday of every month! In addition to our Wednesday evening and Saturday afternoon adult classes, we will host a class for kids and teens aged 8-18 on the first Saturday of each month, beginning on Saturday, March 7 … Continued
From your friends at the Boston Lykeion Ellinidon, we wish you and your families a merry Christmas, happy New Year, and joyous festivities! Happy Holidays! On December 15th, we held our 2019 General Assembly and elections for the Board of Directors for the 2020-2022 term. Congratulations to our new and returning board members: Marcelle Abi-Esber … Continued
Join the BLE dance troupe at Dance for World Community, a free, day-long, indoor/outdoor festival celebrating the power of dance to bring people together. BLE will perform dances from its repertoire from 4:45-5:05 p.m. on the parking lot stage between Harvard St. and Massachusetts Ave. Organized and hosted by Jose Mateo Ballet Theatre, the 11th … Continued
We are delighted to announce our first Bronze Sponsor of 2018, Grecian Look, importing unique Greek items for: Wholesale Consignment Online Retail store All your festival needs To learn more about Grecian Look, visit grecianlook.com or contact info@grecianlook.com/413-626-9446. Our Partner Sponsor for the event is ISOS Realty, your number one real estate agent for Westborough, Shrewsbury, Grafton, … Continued
In late October, the Boston Lykeion Ellinidon received a generous donation from long-time supporter Tom Pantages – a collection of clippings, articles, and notes from years spent researching and participating in folk dance. We spoke with Tom recently to learn more about his Greek roots, how he feels about “KZ bands,” and more. Tell me … Continued
On Wednesday, November 15th, the Boston Lykeion Ellinidon was the featured topic on local Greek radio show Grecian Echoes. BLE President Irene Savas and Vice President for Administration Ilyana Sawka joined co-hosts Nikoleta Papadogianni and Stamatis Astra to introduce the organization and share its latest news. After a brief update on the dance troupe, Irene and Ilyana addressed the … Continued
For the third season in a row, the BLE will participate in ArtWeek Boston with an event co-hosted by The Hellenic Arts Society in Worcester, MA this coming May 6th. Presented by Highland Street Foundation and produced by the Boch Center, ArtWeek is an award-winning bi-annual creative festival featuring more than 150 unique, unexpected, and creative experiences … Continued
What a party! Huge thanks to everyone who joined the BLE at Dormition of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church in Somerville for Karnavali on Saturday – especially our sponsors and benefactors, our musicians and dancers, and our members and volunteers. Featuring traditional dances from the island of Kalymnos and music by Revma and special … Continued