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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
- Oct 8, 2017
Drum roll please.... Cretans in the house!
Passion, determination and commitment are just some of the qualities we look for in dancers that join the Figoura performance division. So it should come of no surprise as we welcome 3 such talented dance individuals to our Performance division. They all join us in our mission to promote traditional Greek folk dances in a home from home and we are thrilled that they have chosen to be part of our performance division helping us to enhance our already vibrant group with their
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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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