The mission of the Orpheus Hellenic Folklore Society is to perpetuate the
rich history and traditions of Greek folk dances, songs, and music. Orpheus fulfills its mission by educating its members and audiences through dance and music performances, workshops, lectures, publications, and its website. |
Orpheus' repertoire includes dances from every region of Greece, and its members perform in authentic costumes which are representative of these regions, and are one-of-a-kind in this area of the country. |
The Orpheus Adult Group is comprised of young adults from the Chicago land area. The group has performed in numerous cultural and civic functions throughout Chicago, the United States, Canada and Greece. The Orpheus Youth Group, whose membership is open to children 9-15 years old, maintains a separate schedule of dance lessons and presentations, while complementing various adult group presentations and performances throughout the year. |
Among its highlights,
Orpheus performed and participated in the 51st
Pan-Macedonian Convention in Thessaloniki, Greece (voted the 1997 Cultural Capital
of Europe) and the First Annual
Celebration of Greek Artists Abroad in Athens at the Odeon of Herodus Atticus Theater
at the foot of the Acropolis. Established in May of 1989, the Orpheus Hellenic Folklore Society is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit, tax-exempt organization and its official functions are carried out by its Board of Directors. |