The curtain of the three-day 2nd International Festival of Dance Ensembles opens on Wednesday, August 21st, with the “Ichthyoskala” multi-purpose cultural events venue hosting groups from abroad as well as groups from the wider region until Friday, August 23rd. As part of the performance, folk dances from the countries they represent and dances from regions of our country will be presented.
This year, the Dance Department of the Municipality of Patras, in collaboration with the Municipality of Agrinio, which organizes a similar Festival, hosts in the capital of Achaia dance groups from Ireland “Trim The velvet Irish dance group” and the Hawaiian Pacific Dance Group “The Hawaiian Pacific Magic Dance Company” representing the Polynesian Community of Toronto (Canada) to present dances from Hawaii, Tahiti and New Zealand.
From the area, the Dance Team of the Pangalavrytine Association of Patras, the Cultural Association of Diakoftos, the Women’s Association of Ag. Vassiliou “THE TEAM” Cultural Association of Skepasto, the Folk Music and Dance Workshop of Patras, the Cultural Association of Ano Sychainos, the Cultural Association of Alissai “O PIROS”, the Immigrant Association of Patras EMIGRANTI and the Dance Department of the Municipality of Patras which is also responsible for the organization.
The aim of the Festival is the contact of different people and cultures with each other in order to promote solidarity, respect and acceptance of diversity in the culture of each people away from and outside the unrestrained commercialization of their cultural creations.
The cultivation of anti-racist views against the oppression of peoples, nations, cultures and people, the protection of nature from its unscrupulous exploitation with the sole aim of profit and the sending of a peaceful message in every direction never what war, not the oppression of man by man.
Foreign groups participating in the 2nd International Dance Ensemble
The Hawaiian Pacific Magic Dance Company
Total team members: Men 15- Women: 10
The Hawaiian Pacific Dance Company represents the Polynesian Community of Toronto, Canada. The group was formed in 1982 with five young dancers, who eventually grew into 200 talented young artists performing locally, nationally, and internationally. Their Goals Are To Spread The Aloha Spirit And To Enhance The Understanding Of Polynesian Culture As Expressed Through Traditional Music And Dance As An Art Form. The Group’s Repertoire Is Diverse, Representing The People Of The South Pacific, Which Has Included The Ancient Hawaiian Hula, The Magical Poi Dances Of New Zealand, The Exciting And Vibrant Otea Of Tahitian, And The Authentic Dances Of Fiji And Samoa.
Trim The velvet Irish dance group
Total people in the group: 2 men: 27 women:
Embroide the Velvet is an innovative Irish dance company from Belfast. Under the instruction and choreography of Kathy O’Connor, the group goes from strength to strength.
Taking its name from a traditional Irish dance tune (‘reel’), the band has performed at numerous prestigious events throughout Ireland and has represented the island at International Folk Festivals across Europe.
The talented musicians and dancers create a colorful show of fast moving music, dance and song. We are invited to share with them the enjoyment of the music, the excitement and elegance of the dance, the enchanting songs and the exuberance of an Irish folk festival “Kaylee”
Entry to the three-day event is free.
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