Orpheus Youth GroupOpen House 2013-2014Orpheus Youth Group

Open House 2013-2014

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Orpheus Youth Group

Established in 1998

Goal is to educate and promote Greek music and folk dance traditions to younger generations.

Orpheus Youth Dance Group is open to children from 9-15 years of age.

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Welcome letter

Registration sheet

Code of Conduct

Calendar

Newsletter

Web page Biographies Calendar Performances Special Events Social Events Future plans

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Class Levels/Locations/Times

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

All classes meet at : 5:30-6:30 Thursdays Niles2:00 -3:00 Saturdays, Glenview

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Instruction Levels/Progression

Beginner Group: 1-2 years

Intermediate Group: 1-2 years

Advanced Group: 1-3 years

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Beginner Group

Instructors

Kostas Economou

Ethel Angelos

Jillian Economy

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Intermediate Group

Instructors

Vasiliki Kouchoukos-Grosso

Yannis Economou

Cathy Skontos

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Advanced Group

Instructors

Niki Rigas

Angelo Angelos

Katerina Rallis

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Code of Conduct

Attendance

Arrival and Dismissal

Make-up classes

Behavior and Respect

Parents’ responsibility

Parent observation dates October and March

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Dress Code for Girls

Orpheus dance shoes $60

Loose, knee-length skirt

Hair pulled back

White tights performances $10

White v-neck t-shirt – performances

Handkerchief girls $5

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Dress Code for Boys

Flat tennis shoe/hard dress shoe (black dress shoes- performance only)

Comfortable athletic/regular ankle-length pants (jeans not recommended)

Appropriate fit at waist line (exposed under garments not permitted)

White V-neck undershirt for performances and appropriate undergarments/socks (black and white)

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Performance Requirements

Costumes will be provided to all members in an Orpheus garment bag with member’s name.

Members will keep their costumes for the entire year.

All costume items shall be carefully maintained during the year.

The costume and garment bag will be returned at the conclusion of the end of the year performance

Required accessories need to be purchased : Girls white tights $10 Handkerchief $5 V neck undershirt

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Performances

Museum of Science and Industry Christmas Around the World Sunday, December 15, 2013

Greek American Rehabilitation March TBD

End of Year Performance Sunday May 18, 2014

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Special Events/Performances

Thanksgiving Day Parade Thursday November 28, 2013 State St., Chicago

Greek American Parade April/May

Participation at school events is encouraged

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Communications

E-mail is preferred, if not let us know

Progress Report January

Orpheus Newsletter publication Lyra

Web site: www.ohfs.org

Facebook: facebook.com/orpheusdance

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Progress Report

+ ‘Lyra’ Newsletter

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Web site: www.ohfs.org

Orpheus Music Group

• Instructors George Lawler Eve Monzingo

Danielle Economy Jim Stoynoff (consultant)

• 20+ members • Practices begin Thursday, September 12

Singing Group

Lead Instructor Zeta Maniatis Established this year as support for performances through out the year Auditions are held at the end of the yearIf interested please contact us for more details

•Classes start September 19

Orpheus Booster Club

Orpheus Booster Club

• Established in September of 2011

• Provides assistance with a variety of tasks including social events, performances, costume maintenance, fundraising and others.

Orpheus Booster Club

• Open to everyone

• Meets every third Saturday of the month at Papagalino Café at 10:00 a.m.

• Next meeting: Saturday, October 19

Orpheus Booster Club

Future Events

• Chicago Fire Greek-Night Sept 14

• Bowling Party - December 26

• New Year Eve Party - December 31

• 25th Anniversary Celebration – TBD

Social Events

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SaturdayFebruary 1

VasilopitaCelebration

25 Years Celebration

2014

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Let’s Have a Wonderful Year!

Complete registration Orpheus-wear available for purchaseOrpheus dance shoes for girls/handkerchiefs/ under-shirts/tights

Sign up for Booster ClubQuestions

Its time to dance !!!!!Its time to dance !!!!! Thank you for coming Thank you for coming