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Figoura
- Nov 18, 2017
Figoura's Cretan performance - A huge hit!
The Figoura school of Greek dance debut performance and workshop at this year's Dance Around The World (DATW) festival was an instant hit, and deemed a great success by all who were in attendance. The performing group represented Greece, in particular the Island of Crete in a spectacular fashion, with many admiring their Cretan attire . The organisers of the festival commented on Figoura's "very engaging and inclusive workshop" and how it was "hugely enjoyed by everyone who a
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Figoura
- Oct 9, 2017
Figoura prepares to dance around the world (DATW)
If you haven't caught the Figoura performance division dancers live, then this may be your opportunity, as we dance around the world on the 29th October 2017 at Cecil Sharp House, Camden Town, London. We shall be representing and promoting Greek traditional dances and culture at the seventeenth annual Dance Around The World Festival of World Dance. This is the first time Figoura will be dancing at this annual festival event and we would love to see you all there, clapping, s
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Figoura LDN
- Jul 6, 2016
The biggest ever Pontian event is coming to London! An entire weekend of music and dance!
We are so excited to hear that the Greek Folk Dance Festival (GFDF) will be hosting its next Greek folk dance event, focusing on the regional area of Pontos. They bring 4 talented musicians from Greece to delight us with the wonderful and breathtaking sounds of the Pontian Greeks. Anyone with an appreciation of Pontian music and dance will know this is an absolute must attend event. For dance enthusiasts and the Pontian community of London this is a very exciting time! A ch
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Jack Iacovou
- Apr 12, 2016
UK's first Greek Folk Dance Festival (GFDF) is finally here!
We are delighted to be supporting the launch of the UK's very first Greek Folk Dance Festival (GFDF). It's an exciting new venture bringing together people with an interest in the Greek culture, dancers who are passionate about Greek dancing, and talented folk musicians from around the UK and abroad to a single event that promises to deliver on all counts. The festival launches on the Bank Holiday, May 30th 2016 with an exciting Cretan 'Glenti'. The Cretan set includes 4 spe
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