Traditional Dance

The Cultural Workshop originally functioned as a Traditional Dance Workshop since February 1999. It was founded by people who are particularly interested in the traditional culture of Cyprus and the Greek historical area. It began its work with a focus on dance, creating groups of children and adults. At the heart of the workshop's goals is the practice of ethics, customs, dance, singing, music and clothing, which are integral to our popular culture. This effort is expressed through the following actions: Collection of data in Cyprus through research from dancers and musicians as primary sources. During this research material was collected through interviews, recordings and audiovisuals. Bibliographic study of materials and creation of a library for recording research material. Organizing seminars for learning Greek dances, with the participation of invited experts, other islands, Thrace). About 120 costumes have been prepared or purchased with great care from all over Greece (Thrace, Ionian, Aegean, Central Greece, Asia Minor and Cyprus). The Workshop has made a significant number of presentations of educational and entertaining nature, always in the context of a traditional celebration (glenti)..