FDF VOICE - February 1992 Volume IX Number I

St. John's Welcomes Everyone! By Elaine Dorlis

Executive Director

On behalf of His Grace Bishop Anthony, the parish of Saint John the Baptist and the 1992 Folk Dance Festival Committee, we are excited you are here and it is a great pleasure to be hosting all of you for the 16th Annual Greek Orthodox Youth Folk Dance Festival ii~ Anaheim, California.

This year we have over 90 dance groups participating and over 1500 people registered. We hope everyone has ~ great time this weekend because we have a lot in store for you.

The Disneyland Hotel is truly a magical place and we hope everyone takes advantage of all they have to offer. With over 11 res­taurants to choose from, 3 swimming pools and the Dancing Waters Show, variety is definitely presented.

Thursday Night's Opening Ceremonies

My Beloved Children: By the time you read this message, we will

all have arrived once again to"join hands and form that most empowering circle of bond­ing and eternal unity. This art form - dance as we Greeks perform it - represents an unbroken chain from the beginning of time. It symbolically represents holding the hands that held the hands of Martyrs, who held aloft the light from Byzantium to the Western lands. It is only surpassed in power and significance by the ordination of our priests, which can only occur because of the unbroken chain of laying of hands first in­stituted by our Lord and Savior. So, when a priest is ordained by a Bishop, the Bishop represents that unbroken chain, invested

, with the power and authority first passed on by Christ, which has continued to be passed on through the centuries.

As always, I look to this annual event with enthusiasm and a heart filled with joy and contentment. My joy comes from being with all of you beautiful people and my content­ment comes from just being able to see and realize what a glorious future and potential our chur~h has, because of you.

This ?ast year has been a remarkable and challenging one for us, individually and for the world as a whole, because of t·he weakened worldwide economy and major political changes. We saw our Lord call our beloved Patriarch Demtrios I to him, and we saw the election of Patriarch Bartholomew. What we have been witnessing is a massive change of monumental proportions. Chan­ges of such magnitude tend to heighten our sense of awareness, and our insecurities, re­quiring that we strengthen our belief in and commitment to the teachings of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Change is a process that cannot be ignored? yet gives us the oppor-

with the parade of groups will be filled with color and pageantry that is only fitting to this years festival site. Afterwards a Video DJ will perform until 1:00 a.m. This should get everyone's dancing feet off to a great start.

Friday Morning competi­tion starts early and ends ap­proximately 2:00 in the afternoon. We have a new schedule this year which will allow everyone to at­tend workshops at the same time and they are geared towards each age level. We also have a parent forum scheduled during this time to help parents get more acquainted with the dance program and the chmch. Another first scheduled this day is a "sit down family style" dinner. We hope everyone will bring their new friends and sit together to share a meal.

Bishop's Column The Challenge

Of Change

tunity to grow and reach .the next level of our spiritual and personal development. Without change, we become complacent; our belief systems become weakened, leading us to lose sight of our purpose and responsibilities on this earth.

This unique ministry of the Church - the Folk Dance Festival - is not exempt from being faced with its own particular challen-. ges. It certainly has been an extremely suc­cessful program; it has captured the imagina­tion of tens of thousands of people, and continues to do so year after year, while simultaneously widening its circle of in­fluence and even its affluence. However, success is never final, therefore, those of us who subscribe to the conventional wisd0m, "if it ain't broke, don't fix it," will be ill­equipped for the future. As the rate and in-

Continued on page 5

Father James As pastor of this year's hosting parish of

S~. John the Baptist, I am pleased to extend a warm welcome to all who have come to Anaheim, the heart of the Southland (and of course home to Disneyland) to participate in this 16th Annual Folk Dance Festival.

Our organizing committee, from Execu­tive Director Elaine Dorlis to the many other committee c:hairpersons and members who will be serving you thi$ weekend, have labored many hours to insure that the festival will run as smoothly as possible and thus be succ~ful

The presence of so many young people and their families here this weekend, is truly indicative of the fantastic growth of this very popular and important vehicle of Hellenic

Continued on page 7

Friday Evening we are delighted to have Greek Recording Artist Sophia Bilides and her ensemble. She will be performing a con­cert from 8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and then

later for the Glendi from 10:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Simultaneously,

there will be the Disney Beach Party with food, dancing and of course char­acters (we mean the type in costume).

Saturday bright and early in the morning we will

begin competition and run most of the day into early eve-

ning. That evening we have a night under the stars to celebrate the First Annual Milli Vanilli Invitational (0therwise known as the Lip Sync/ Air Band Competition). This evening will be filled with entertainment of all kinds. Afterwards a glendi and a DJ Dance will follow.

Sunday Morning is an important time for all of us to make the effort to attend Divine Liturgy. Without the Church, this event would not have taken place. It is a time to

thank God for bringing us all together to make new friends and to renew old friendships. Let us celebrate the Life of Jesus Christ together as a family on Sunday at Liturgy.

Immediately following, we have competi­tion for the Advanced Seniors Category, the Division ill and DJ.vision IV Dance Groups and tire Sweepstakes Performance. Later in the evening we will have the traditional Ban­quet, A wards and Glendi in a non- trandi­tional style. It's a Mardi Gras! We hope everyone will be colorful and excited for this evening's events.

I would like to say thank you to my com­mittee, without whom this weekend would not have been possible. As their Executive Director I may be wearing the crown, but they are the gems that make this crown shine so brilliantly and make me so proud to wear.

Thank you to all who came from far and near and if there is anything you need during your stay please search out a committee member. We are only here to help you out!

Have Fun!

President's Message

J 991 was a year of historical significance throughout the . world. Many changes took place. The war in the Persian Gulf started and ended, the Soviet Union became a his­torical name by virtue of its breakup and many alliances were formed, politically and . economically. The PDF saw the beginning of so~e changes as well. Of course, not even close to the magnitude of what I just men­tioned, but important, none the less.

During the summer of 1991, the PDF Ex­ecutive Council and the A'dvisory Board held very important meetings regarding the future of the movement and the perpetuation of what was started in 1976 in San Diego. Change is good when planned carefully and executed with sensitivity. Dedicated people to implement all of this is the key to success. During 1992, people will be asked to come forward with their thoughts and their hands in order to accomplish the many goals we are establishing.

One of the exciting new activities we have planned for 1992 is the Heritage Camp, to be held at the St. Nicholas Ranch, in August. This is shaping up to be a very educational and important program, under the direction of Mr. Charlie Kyriacou. Other changes will be announced during PDF '92 weekend.

For the PDF, 1991 was a year of changes, both administratively and in attitude. I can't say that 1991 was as smooth as silk, but it was a year of growth. Change, according to one definition is "a passing from .one state

Continued on page 2

Interview With Peter E. Preovolos

Oli Mazi: I understand that this is the first time you have been interviewed by this paper regarding the FDF institution, which you play such an instrumental part in developing.

Peter: Yes, it is the first interview I've granted. I do want to set the record straight about one thing: this unique ministry of the Church would never have succeeded if it weren't for the dancers, directors, His Grace and dedicated people like Don and Ellie Hiatt, Anna Efstathiou and all the past of­ficers of the FDF Council. Our accomplish­ments to date arc exclusively due to a lot of dedicated and committed people over the years.

Oli Mazi: Arcn 't you being a little too modest?

Peter: Not at all, great ideas only become great realities when others buy into them and believe in them as much as you do. Nothing happens unless people can see its value and merit, then commit to it.

Oli Mazi: That may be true, but you and the other members of the Advisory Board have invested a lot of time, money and effort to promote this program from the very beginning.

Pe.ter: Yes! I can tell you this much: if we had to do it over again we would, and probably wouldn't change anything. This program has touched and enriched so many lives, it's nothing short of miraculous. It is one of the most empowering events I've ever

Continued on page 6

Page2

Los Angeles FDF 1991 Award Recipients

1991 EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS PLAQUE: Thana&i Preovolos

FDF COUNCIL SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT AW ARD: American Farm School,

Thessa1oniki, Greece

HUMANITARIAN AW ARD: John Haretakis, Anaheim

CYNTHIA ANDERSON MEMORIAL AW ARD: Michelle Tamares, Concord

CHRIS PAPADIMITRAKIS MEMORIAL AW ARD: John Alexander Pappas,

Phoenix

CHORAL A WARD:

Division I: Division II:

MUSIC A WARD:

Division I: Division II:

Doxa/ Asteria, Phoenix Ta Ellinopoula, Oakland

Olympians, Long Beach

Not Awarded

COSTUME AW ARDS:

Primary:

Advanced Primary:

Junior:

Advanced Junior:

Intermediate:

Advanced Intermediate: Senior:

Advanced Senior:

FOUNDERS' AW ARDS:

Primary: Advanced Primary:

Junior: Advanced Junior:

Intermediate: Advanced Intermediate:

Senior: .. Advanced Senior:

SWEEPST AKE!i A WARDS: Division I:

Division II:

Primary:

Patriotes, Modesto

Spartans, Modesto

First:

Second: Third:

Fourth:

Advanced Primary: First:

Second:

Third: Fourth:

Junior: First:

Second:

Third:

Fourth:

Advanced Junior: First:

Intermediate:

Advanced

Intermediate:

Senior:

Second: Third: Fouth:

First: Second:

Third:

Fourth:

First:

Second:

Third: Fourth:

First:

Second:

Third:

Fourth:

Advanced Senior: First:

Second:

Third:

Fourth:

Nea Zoi, San Diego (Karoti)

Aetoi, Las Vegas (Peasant Corfu) Athenians, Anaheim (Florina)

Zoi Tis Mesogiou, L.A. (Pontian) Asteria Tis Erimou, Las Vegas (Zagori)

Minoan Dancers I, Ignacio (Met~xathes) · Patriotes, Modesto (Chios) Attiki, San Diego (Pontian)

Mikri Levendia, Anaheim

Ellinike Neotis, Tacoma Akropolis, San Jose Spartiates, San Jose

Olympians, San Diego

Karyatides, Co~cord

Omikron, Los Angeles Not Awarded

Argonaftes, Las Vegas

I Delfi, Covina

Angeloildia, Modesto

Nea Zoi, San Diego

Pendeli, Belmont

Little Spartans, San Diego Neo Elias, Stockton

Aetoi, Las Vegas

Young Athenians, Modesto

Ta Peristeria Mas, San Francisco

Olympians, San Francisco

Zephryos, Las Vegas

Peloponesians, An.aheim Yitanopoula, Downey

Zoi Tis Mesogiou, L.A. Hara, Sacramento

Arhondes, S.F.

Orpheus Dancers, Northridge

Nea Zoe, Anaheim ~

Asteria Tis Erimou, Las Vegas

Minoan Dancers I, Ignacio

Olympian5, Long Beach

Akroyiali, Redondo Beach Kerkyra, Belmont

T' Adelphia, Sacramento H Neolea Mas, S.F.

CorinJhians, Anaheim Kamari, Fresno

Ionians, Anaheim

Souliotes, Seattle

Golden Greeks, Northridge ·

Attii9, San Diego

FDF Voice 'Volume IX Numoer 1

The Business Of FDF By j oyce Nikolau

Operations Director Every year, I hear the same thing, FDF is

becoming more and more like a business. Unfortunately, when I hear this, it is usually said in a negative tone. My job as Operations Director for this FDF has given me new insight the meaning of the words ''The Busi­ness of FDF." As the member of the four­man Board of Directors responsible for over­seeing the Registration, Competition, Workshops, and Hospitality chairmen, I have seen that without the business aspect of FDF, there would no longer be an FDF, it would have become extinct by now.·

While we tried very hard ro run this FDF like a business, we never forgot that we are doing this for our Church. There were con­tracts to sign, budgets to prepare, deadlines to set, a work force to be assembled, and an entire weekend of events to be platllled. Many of you helped us out tremendously by turning in your team and individual forms by the deadlines set, thereby enabling us, as your hosts, to better prepare for your visit. It is this spirit of cooperation that will make any FDF successful.

Our Registration Chairmen had quite a task before them as they sat down to enter all the participants who registered into the com­puter, and that was only the beginning. Once all that information was in the computer, many of the other committees needed it printed out in a special format so that they could fine tune their specific event. So, you can see that the November thirtieth deadline · is necessary in order that all the information can be input into the computer and there still be enough time to · organize all the other events based on the actual number of par­ticipants that w\ll be attending. Up until that time every committee is working on a guesstimate of the number of participants as well as the number of groups that will attend.

Competition is another committee that n~eds to · receive information in a timely manner. Without the information that is re­quested on the team forms that the directors send in, it is impossible to schedule the teams for Friday. Even if most of the forms are in, the few that are not will hold up the schedul­ing, or cause the schedule to change so much that publishing it early would be of little use to anyone. The information on these forms is also used to make signs, organize the

Opening Ceref!lonies parade, and in putting together the Directors' Manuals and Com­petition Programs. Again, working together we can make things easier on everyone.

We have decided to try something new with the workshops this year. Dancers have been assigned to a workshop based solely on their age, without regard to the classification of their dance group. But, again, this took s0me extra work to assign each dancer in­dividually to a workshop, rather lhan just scheduling a group or a classification to a workshop. Also, by having everyone attend workshops at the same time, nobody will need to miss their brother or sister dancing

· or attend a workShop that was geared for a different age bracKet. We are also pleased that this will free all parents to attend the parents' workshop which will be held con­current with the dancers' workshops. This informative workshop will be led by the FD F's own Advisory Board, and Executive Council. Please, if you are the parent of a dancer, don't miss this opportunity. ·

Another opportunity you will not want to miss iS this year's Hospitality Room located in the South Lounge near the Grand Ballroom. Our Hospitality Chairman has worked hard to create an environment that is unique to our FDF. Along with the usual complimentary cookies and coffee, there is so much more, including a message board, all set up for you to send and receive mes­sages. There ·is so much to see and do that I hope everyone will stop in and take . ad­vantage of the soon-to-be famous "St. John's Hospitality."

All of which goes to show that there is truth in the statement "FDF is becoming more and more like a business." And I would like to personally thank Andrew, Kiki, Lainie, Harry, Lea, and Diedra, chair­men of the Operations Committees who all did an outstanding job, and who it was an honor to work with. They are large part of the success of this business. I would also like to thank my husband, Paul, and my daughters, Anastasia, Vasiliki and Alexandra for their support during the long. months of preparation for this event.

There are many adjectives that can be used to describe a business - efficient, well­managed, responsive, innovative, profitable, fun to work for and a pleasure to do business with - we hope ours, too, was all of these.

President's Message Continued from page 1

or form to another. '' The FDF is living this definition. The Advisory Board and the Ex­ecutive Council, under the leadership of His Grace, Bishop Anthony, have committed their minds and their hearts to continuing this · program and.to making it better. Have you

made the same commitment? You may ask yourself, "How carr I make a commitment when I am only a participant and not in the administration of the programs?" God has given you a mind 1;tnd a mouth to use to your potential. If you have been quiet and merely a passive attendee, perhaps you can change and say "YES" when approached to help.

HONOR ROLL OF HOSTING PARISHES

1976 St. Spyridon 1983 Resurrection San Diego Castro Valley

1978 St. Spyridon. 1986 St. Spyridon San Diego San.Diego

I• 1979 St. Spyridon 1987 Assumption of the Virgin Mary San Diego Long Beach

1980 St. Nicholas 1988 The Annunciation • Sanlose Sacramento ,

1981 St. Spyridon 1989 The Ascension San Diego Oakland

1982 St. George 1990 St. Demetrios . Fresno Seattle

1983 St. Spyridon 1991 Folk Dance Festival Council San Diego Los Angeles

1984 The Annunciation 1992 St. John's Sacramento Anaheim

l

· FDF Voice Vo'/ume IX Numbe'r l

1991 Folk Dance Festival - Final Statement For Period Ending June 27, 199J

Income Accounts Package Sales Gate ReciptS Banquet Tickets Glendi Novelties Interest Council Receipts

Total~

Budgeted $279,000.00

$0.00 $0.()() $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

$J3,990.06

$292,990.06

Year to Date $240,880.00

$34,351.90 $3,075.00

$605.00 $963.00

$2,3J6.46 $J3,990.06

$296,181.42

Expense Accounts Registralio11 Printing

Budgeted Year To Date Actual~

Postage Computer Supplies T-Shirts Jackets Wristbands Telephone General Supplies Secretarial

Totals

Iighti11g a11d Audio Photo and Sound

Thursday Eve11ts Opening Ceremonies Vaientines Dance Up With People

Totals

Friday Eve11ts Carnival Comedy Store

Totals

Saturday Eve11ts Buffet Dinner Illusionist Dance Party Panagiri Glendi

Total~

Su11day Eve11ts Church Brunch Saturday Brunch Sunday Banquet

Glendi Awards

Totals

Hospitality Judges

Security Guards

l11sura11ce Policy

Competitio11 Floor Fill Stage Decor Staging and Drapes

Totals

Complimentary Judges Travel V.I.P. Meals Comped Packages Judges Meals Comped Rooms

Totals

$5,000.00 $2,000.00 $3,865.00

$J J,635.00 $3,600.00

$900.00 $3,000.00

$800.00 $600.00

$31,400.00

$J2,000.00

$2,500.00 $3,000.00

$10,000.00

$15,500.00

$1J,OOO.OO $5,000.00

' $16,000.00

$25,200.00 $7,500.00 $1,200.00 $2,000.00

$35,900.00

$0.00 $14,400.00 $16,200.00 $54,000.00

$800.00 $13,000.00

$98,400.00

$800.00

$5,208.00

$500.00

$5,000.00 $3,200.00 $4,800.00

$13,000.00

$3,000.00 $3,000.00 $7,240.00 $1,500.00 $5,160.00

$19,900.00

Expmses Booked After Budget Approval Additional $13,990.06

Cou11cil OliMazi Transportation Damages Bad Debts V.I.P. Overhead Checking

Totals

Miscella11eous First Aid Dir Handbook Union Labor Multi Media Thursday

Totals

Decoratio11s Decorations

Totals

$1,800.00 $3,600.00 $1,500.00 $J,500.00 $J,800.00

$600.00

$500.00 $500.00

$2,132.00 $6,000;00 $1,000.00

$10,132.00

$8,600.00

$292,130.06

$4,026.88 $ J,433.82 $3,195.96 $9,455.60 $3,500.JO

$850.54 $J,412.36

$540.99 $0.00

$24,416.25

$10,496.25

$3,140.00 $2,401.10

$J0,000.00

$15,541.10

$10,951.00 $4,000.00

$14,951.00

$18,000.00 $10,000.00

$750.00 $1,J50.00

$29,900.00

$44.4J $9,607.05

$15,887.14 $55,952.01

$750.00 $13,005.27

$95,245.88

$0.00

$5,738.00

$500.00

$5,000.00 $3,524.84 $4,550.00

$13,074.84

$2,501.97 $1.875.00

$0.00 $1,181.25

.~8,731.~~

$14,289.56

$14,059.34

$1,763.36 $2,344.80 $4,148.00

$0.00 $2,087.77

$582.28

$10,926.21

$2,223.6J $300.00 $884.25 $656.59 $987.52

$5,051.97

$7,441.12

$261,631.52

Variance ($38, 120.00 ) $34,351.90

$3,075.00 $605.00 $963.00

$2,316.46 $0.00

$3,191.36

Variance

$973.J2 $566.J8 $669.04

$2,179.40 $99.90 $49.46

$1,587.64 $259.01 $600.00

$6,983.75

$1,503.75

($640.00) $598.90

$0.00

($41.10)

$49.00 SJ,000.00

$1,049.00

$7,200.00 ($2,500.00)

$450.00 $850.00

$6,000.00

($44.41) $4,792.95

$3J2.86 ($I ,952.0 l )

$50.00 ($5.27)

$3,154.12

$800.00

($530.00)

$0.00

$0.00 ($324.84) $250.00

($74.84)

$498.03 $1,125.00 $7,240.00

$3J8.75 .,($3,571.34 )

$5,610.44

($69.28)

$36.64 $1,255.20

($2,648.00 ) SJ,500.00 ($287.77)

$17.72

($126.21 )

($1,723.6J ) $200.00

$1,247.75 $5,343.41

$12.48

$5,080.03

$1,158.88

$30,498.54

Ratio 100 JOO 100 100 100 JOO JOO

100

Ratio

100 JOO 100 JOO 100 JOO JOO 100 100

100

100

100 JOO JOO

100

JOO 100

100

JOO 100 JOO JOO

100

JOO 100 JOO 100 100 100

100

100

100

100

100 100 100

100

JOO JOO 100 JOO JOO

100

100

100 100 100 JOO JOO JOO

100

JOO 100 JOO JOO 100

100

100

100

Actual 0.8634 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 1.0000

l.0109

Actual

0.8054 0.7169 0.8269 0.8127 0.9723 0.9450 0.4708 0.6762 0.0000

0.7776

0.8747

1.2560 0.8004 1.0000

1.0027

0.9955 0.8000

0.9344

0.7J43 1.3333 0.6250 0.5750

0.8329

0.0000 0.6672 0.9807 l.0361 0.9375 l.0004

0.9679

0.0000

l.IOJ8

1.0000

1.0000 1.1015 0.9479

1.0058

0.8340 0.6250 0.0000 0.7875 J.6921

0.7181

1.0050

0.9796 0.65J3 2.7653 0.0000 J.J599 0.9705

l.Oll7

4.4472 0.6000 0.4J48 0.1094 0.9875

0.4986

0.8652

0.8956

- Page 3

Dollars And Sense By Tom Dorlis

Finance Director "Why is the Folk Dance Festival so ex­

pensive to attend?" "Why do we have to pay to get into individual events?" "Where does all the money go to?"

This is only a small sample of the ques­tions we have received on the FDF Hotline about the registration costs for this years Festival. In these uncertain economic times, people are more concerned than ever that they receive value in return for their hard earned dollars.

For the past 20 months, the 1992 Folk Dance Festival Committee has been ha.rd at work to plan what we hope will be a memorable weekend. Of course, a great deal of that plarming has involved deciding how to best plan an exciting weekend while trying to keep the price of registration reasonable. Each item of expense was ex­amined to be sure that it was justified. Where possible, various options ·for each expense were researched.

But what about those questions? Let's look at each one.

"Why is the Folk Dance Festival so ex­pensive to attend?"

The simple answer is that this event re­quires a great deal of money to stage. The full package registration cost reflects actual expenses in hosting the Festival. Let's break down the full package registration cost to see what the $165 pays for: '

Food $80 - 4 full meals (2 sit down, 2 buffet). ,

Competition $15 - This consis~ of the costs for: bleachers, sound, staging, judges room and travel, and awards.

Registration $5 - Printing, mailing, and data input of registration materials.

Entertainment $45 Opening Ceremonies, Kids Activities, Sophia Bil­lides concert, Disney Beach Party, Air Band/Lip Sync Competition, DJ Dance, Glendi, A wards Banquet and Glendi.

FDF Council $5 - This per capita charge is paid to the FDF Council and is used by them to help defray their operating expenses throughout the year.

Miscellaneous $15 - V.I.P. expenses, finance charges, hotel damage, Hospitality Room, security, publicity, workshops, litur­gy, T-Shirt, Pin.

Total $165 As you can see, the full package price is a

break even cost. Where does the profit, if any, come from? Mostly from gate receipts, souvenir sales, and banquet tickets.

"Why do we have to pay to get into the individual events?"

Kid's Carnival Saturday, February 15

12:00-3:00 By Doris Kollias

FOR 12 AND UNDER .•. Clowns, games, prizes, arts & crafts, face

painting, and more will be featured at the 1992 FDF Kid's Carnival Party. The party is being planned especially for the younger more ener­getic attendees of the FDF weekend. The hosts of this event are planning a party that includes nothing but fun and silliness.

The party will include carnival-style game booths with enough prizes for everyone. There will be two face-painting artists on hand that will transfonn kid's faces into clowns, pirates, and more. Kids can test their teamwork abilities by participating in organized relay events' such as the " Peanut Roll," the "Orange Crush," and the "Jelly Belly Race." Kid's imagination and artistic vision will be wel­comed by the "Muta! Art Comer;" a place where kid's can create just about any image on a canvas that's the size of the wall. Party-goers will be able to go home with a balloon pet created just for them by a clown. Another artist will be on hand to create caricatures of kids in action at the Kid's Carnival Party.

The full° package price is our best estima­tion of what. the "wholesale" cost is of stag­ing this event. Because you purchased a full package, you allowed us to better plan for the weekend by letting us know that you are aefinitely coming. As a reward, we want to give you our best price. You also get priority admission to all events (there is always the possibility that some ·events will "sell out" because of either space limitations or Fire Marshall restrictions).

It would not be fair or realistic to expect in~ividuals who purchase a full package to subsidize the costs of those who only.come to a single event. Why .would anyone pur­chase a full package under this scenario? How would we know how many people are coming? The prices for individual events are fair and reflective of the costs involved in having to make space available to accom­modate extra people. They are the "retail" price for attending an event. If you added the individual . admission prices together it would become readily apparent that the Full Package.is the way to go when attending this or future Festival$.

"Why haye individual event prices? Why not allow only holders of full packages to attend events?"

The simple answe.t:: is that not everyone is available to attend all tne events during the weekend, usually because- of work situa­tions. Individual event pric~ are a way to allow them to attend the events of their choosing.

"Where does all the money go?" When all is said and done, there may be a

profit made from this years Festival. It is never a certainty because there are a number of things that could happen that would either increase expenses or limit the number of people attending.

Any profits realized from the hosting of a Folk Dance Festival a~e usually split be­tween the hosting parish and the Folk Dance Festival Council. Any fosses sustained are entirely the responsibility of the hosting parish.

We hope the preceding helps you to better understand the costs involved in hosting a Folk Dance Festival. An event of this mag­nitude does not just happen. There is a great deal of time, energy, and money spent to plan and stage the Festival.

Above all else, we want your time spent with us to be enjoyable and memorable. If you have any questions regardi.ng this years Festival, please be sure to stop either myself or any committee person. We'll be glad to help you. You are our guests. We want to be good hosts.

THEOLIMAZI The 011 MazJ is the official Voice or the Greek

Orthodox Folk Dance Festival Movement, officially sanctioned and published by the San Francisco Diocese of the Greek Orthodox Church Diocesan Folk Dance Festival Council, which is a bi-annual publication. This publication Is intended for di-;­tributlon at the annual FDF-Fcstival and Annual Reunion. A~ such this publication l~ considered a supplement of the "Diocesan Voice."

Editorial Starr

Editor: Peter E. Preovolos Associate Editor: Lou/a Moschonas Staff Writers: Liana Bekakos, Jim Castelli, Deidra Chapralis, Frances Chase, Andrew Chatzis, Elaine Dor/is, Tom Dor/is, George Gallup Jr., Don & Ellie Hiatt, Lea Kiapos, Doris Kallias, Joyce Niko/au, Atha110Sio Preovolos, Dena Stamos Staff Photographers: Johannsen Studios Research Coordinators: Don and Ellie Hiatt Director of Historical Photography: Edward Booth of Wesley Photography, Johannsen Studios and Alpha & Omega, Inc.

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Your FDF Judges By Don & Ellie Hiatt

Many dedicated people contribute to the success of your Greek Or­thodox Youth Folk Dance Festival. However, without capable, devoted judges there could be nQ competition. The FDF has consistently sought the most knowledgeable, unbiased people available to serve in this very important and sensitive assignment. These hard working volunteers serve without compensation, putting in long hours to make the festival a success. If your judges are not at their tables evaluating dance teams, they are probably in a caucus session assigning special awards. Judges don't find much time to sleep during an FDF.

Our judges are:

COSTUME JUDGES VILMA MATCHETTE has been involved

with Greek ethnic dance and costume for many years. Her library of folk costume and dance is extensive, and her collection of textiles is solid. She bas been researcher, costumer, folklorist and director for internationally known perfonning groups. Her work has brought her into the realm of auction, fashion, universities and museums. For example: The De Young Museum, San Fran­cisco; California Historical Society, San Francis­co; Folklore Mythology, UCLA; Cultural History Museum, UCLA; Aman and Avaz dance en­sembles; Fashion Institute of Design, Los An­geles; Bay Area Byzantine Chorale Dance Group; Woodbury University, Los Angeles; University of California Extension, San Francisco and Los Angeles; Sotheby Parke Bernet, Los Angeles; Abell Auction, Los Angeles; Pacific Galleries, Seattle; and ethnic dance groups including Ar­menian, French, Greek, Hungarian, Scottish and Spanish.

BARBARA MET ALLIN OS has been in­volved with Greek dance groups and reproduction of authentic costumes in Salt Lake City, Philadel­phia, Montreal and California. Barbara was direc­tor of the Dance Department of the Hellenic Cul­tural Institute of Montreal and choreographer and costume supervisor for the 50 member dance group, Emmeleia, for 8 years. For 10 years she

taught Greek folk dancing full time to over 500 fourth, fifth and sixth graders per year at Socrates Elementary School of the Hellenic Community of Montreal. She has taught dance and costume workshops throughout Canada and the United States and done research in Greece in 1978, 1982 and 1984.

DANCE J UDGES LOUISE ANDERSON BILMAN, LOSW

(and National Diplomate) is a psychotherapist in private practice, and a consultant to three hospi­tals in the Pasadena area. She was initially trained as a musician and professional accompanist inher native Canada before moving to California.

Louise Bilman has pursued studies in Greek music since 1960. She taught the dance portion of UCLA's first course in Greek music, which was given by Dr. Sotirios Chianis in 1966, and together they set up the first fonnal course of dance instruction in a Southern California Greek Orthodox church, which was courageously pioneered by St. Katherine Church of Redondo Beach.

In 1968 UCLA hired her to teach an academic course on Greek Dance, "Greek dance in its Cultural Context." This attracted some people from the film industry and was popular enough to be continued for seven years. At the same time, she began a series of study tours to Greece, ini­tially with Dr. Chianis and his family on an eth­nomusicology course, and subsequently each year independently. Her area of interest has taken

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her for extended visits to Samothrace, North Western Epirus, South Western Crete and the Thracian-Bulgarian and Thracian-Turkish bor­ders.

For the past eighteen years she has focused her current research in Kalymnos and the central Dodecanese Islands. Because her study is not only the fonns of dance but also its social utilization as a representation of community values, she is in­terested in the "raw material" - the dances and songs of shepherds and sponge fishennen of small villages - rather than the performance group, as a vehicle to perpetuate traditional values. She also presents a semin11r on this topic each year for the ITHACA Cultural Study Program in Greece, which is under the direction of Dr. Nikos Ger­manakos.

She is supported emotionally, musically and physically by her well organized husband, Jozef ben Forma Bilman.

RENEE CLEARY has taught Greek dance at Fullerton College and been a member of a perform­ing dance group for twelve years, six as the director. She has traveled widely through Greece, collecting and researching both dances and ro>tumes. She observed both professional and amateur dance groups and village festivals. This is Renee's 10th year in attendance at the festival.

DR. MARY COROS received her bachelor's and master's degrees in dance, Magna Cum Laude, from U.C.L.A. and her Ph.D. at the University of Torono. Her doctoral thesis, "A Crossing from Dance Into Language," is an attempt to understand and to talk about the experience of dancing using her own experience of dancing Syrtos from Crete. Also, she has researched in Greece and studied with the Dora Stratou Theater. As well, under Zouzou Nicoloudi in Greece, she studied dance of the ancient Greek theater.

Mary's Curriculum Vitae fills twelve pages, single spaced. She has written a large number of articles on Greek and Cretan dance, has presented papers at many academic conferences, and has been guest lecturer and teacher at many Wliversities. She has received many academic awards and honors for her contributions to community service.

Mary is also in demand as a choreographer. She has been engaged in this capacity by theater companies, professional dance groups and ethnic communities in Canada and the United States. She has won "Choreography" and "Traditional Entertainment" awards at Toronto's Caravan -one of the largest multiethnic festivals in the world.

ANNA EFSTATHIOU has been associated with FDF in many capacities since it's inception in 1976, first as a director and for many years as an appointee of His Grace, Bishop Anthony, to the Advisory Board. For a number of years she served as Mistress of Ceremonies and announcer at PDF. She has been involved in Greek dance for 30 years, and has taught in the San Francisco Bay area since 1964. Before FDF was formed, she had started several groups in East Bay churches. Anna makes annual trips to Greece, and of course dance and costume research occupies much of her time.

JOSEPH KALOY ANIDES GRAZIOSI was born and raised in Boston of Italian and Greek parents and graduated cum laude from Brandeis University. He has done extensive field research on Greek dance both in Greece and among the Greek immigrant communities in the United States. He has taught at major folk dance camps throughout the United States. Joe was director of the Greek Music Tourin 1982sponsoredbytheNationa1Endowment

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JOHN LULIAS performed with the Terpsichoreans in Philadelphia for four years under the direction of Dr. Nikos Metallinos. He returned to Tarpon Springs, Florida, in 1979 to fonn and direct Levendia.

John and Levendia have sponsored the very successful Winter Dance Conference in Tarpon Springs for several years. Levendia is a group of 75 dancers and musicians. They have traveled and perfonned widely in the eastern United States, giving workshops for various communities and diocese. They have toured Greece three times, performing and doing research.

John has also been teaching workshops throughout the U.S., specializing in island dances.

GEORGE NICHOLS, a son of immi-grants from Kalavrita, Greece, was born and raised in Los Angeles. Since 1963, he has been involved with many folk dance groups in the Los Angeles area, including Hellenic Dancers, Intersection Dancers (Dionysos), and Panegiri and has ap­peared on television and in motion pictures. He has over 20 years experience with ethnic and traditional dance as a petformer, choreographer, and teacher as well as artistic director.

NIKOS SA VVIDIS was born in Chrysoupoulis near Kavala in Macedonia, where his parents settled after leaving Pontos. His father played the Pontian lyra, and as a young boy he learned Pontian dances and folklore. At the age of seven he entered the Pontian Club and par­ticipated in dance performances at festivals. Nikos moved to Athens, where he danced with various Pontian organizations and acted in Pon­tian theater. In Athens he became interested in dance from all parts of Greece, and was invited by Dora Statou to join the National Ensemble of Greece. With them he toured Greece, Europe and Asia. In the U.S. Nikos has given workshops and institutes and directed perfonning groups.

ANNE SIR OT A was born into the Greek community in Alexandria, Egypt. Her grandparents were from Ioannina She was assis­tant director and lead dancer at Elias Dance Theater. Anne has studied, performed and taught Greek dance for 20 years. She was a member of other Los Angeles area dance groups, including the Intersection Dancers, Panegiri, and 0 Pontos. She also has done re5earch in Greece.

MARY VOURAS was born in New York City and went to Greece in 1958. She remained there for 23 years doing research on music and dance. She worked with the eminent authority on Greek folk music and Byzantine music, Simon Karas, in recording the regional music of Greece. She has co-authored, with Ricky Holden, a fine resource book, Greek Folk Dances. Mary has also docu­mented much of a disappearing village life style on a series of films and video tapes.

EVALUATION NIKOS V ARVITSIOTIS was born in Greece

and came to this country at the age of sixteen. A native of Kalavrita in the Peloponnesos, Nikos has a rich ethnic background in Greek dance and music. During the past 25 years he has danced professionally with every major Greek folk dance company in Southern California. For ten years he was the director of Panegiri Folk Dance Ensemble which appeared in major folk festivals and Greek events throughout California. Mr. Varvitsiotis is a prominent and popular folk dance instructor who has taught at many coffee houses, workshops and fc:Siivals in California.

Sophia Bilides Concert And Glendi 11 By Deidra Chapralis

During this years Folk Dance Festival, the Sophia Bilides Greek Music Ensemble, on tour from the East Coast, will present a concert of songs from the mainland, island, and Asia Minor traditions of Greece. Their performance will be followed by Greek folk-dancing for all, on Friday, February 14, from 8:00 p.m. to 1 :00 a.m., in the Grand Ballroom of the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim. This special evening is part of the 1992 Greek Orthodox Youth Folk Dance Festival sponsored by the Diocese of San Fran­cisco and hosted by the parish of St. John The Baptist Greek Orthodox Church in Anaheim.

She will perfonn in Anaheim as part of her first West Coast tour, to highlight the release of her new compact disc and cassette "Greek Legacy."

The Greek Orthodox Youth Folk Dance Coun­cil says "Sophia Bili des and her Ensemble are one

of the most refreshing new folk groups to grace our shores in many years." The International Greek Folklore Society calls her "a fresh, spirited performer with the ability to make Greek folk music of old a significant force."

Accompanying herself on thesantouri (ham­mered dulcimer), Bilides will be joined by four accomplished musicians on the clarinet, violin, laouto (lute), and dumbeleki (drum), forming the traditional acoustic orchestra of earlier Greek times. The program will offer rural and urban folk songs in a variety of regional and topical styles, from dramatic ballads, charming village tunes, and "blues" of the Greek main­land to lilting melodies of the islands and sen­sual love songs from the cafes of Asia Minor, all presented with informal commentary and translations. After the concert, the ensemble will provide Greek folk music for our further enjoyment and participatory dancing.

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Bishop' S Column___, The Challenge Of Change tensity of change escalates, the temptation will be to look fqr a safe harbor. Yet, as we can see by recent events of history, a con­stant search for safety, predictability and security comes at a very high price.

Most organizations won't change until they have to - the Soviet Union, for ex­ample. They wait until things are going poor­ly, then desperat~ly try to find a quick fix, changing strategies, products, services, even ideologies - anything to try to catch up. The problem is that you never think elearly with a gun at your head. Poor decision making, lack of innovation and low morale are all characteristics of organizations playing catch-up, creating a vicious cycle that keeps them significantly behind.

Innovative thinking and the resulting quality of service, so necessary today, doesn't come from a struggling organization that's must make some changes fast to keep it's head above water.

''The best time to change is when you don't have to. ' '. - Robert J. Kriegel

In order to effectively adjust to change, we must be mentally and spiritually prepared. Our Lord and Savior's teachings have, for 2000 years, repre-

sented the perfect process for growth and development.

Initiating change when you are out front will keep you there. Contrary to convention, the best time for pioneering and innovation is when you are on top and confidence is high. We must initiate and promote change in order to prevent complacency from enter­ing our institutions and personal Jives. Jn order to effectively adjust to change, we must be mentally and spiritually prepared. Our Lord and Savior's teachings have.for 2000 years, represented the perfect process for growth and development.

One difficulty we have in seeing an ob­vious solution or spotting a new idea is that we have been blinded by our own expertise, expeJiences and past success. We tend to value complexity, to choose the obscure rather than the obvious; knowing ·'too much" sometimes makes it difficult to see simple answers.

One of the most basic human instincts is to evolve, to keep growing and learning and progressing to the next level. In the Church, we talk about the Theosis of Man: the prooess of each and every one of us becom­ing more God-like. This is not possible un­less we are willing to grow, change and take risks in order to come closer to Christ spiritually. The only way we can accomplish that, other than through the practice of prayer, is to continually take on new challen­ges; to do otherwise is unnatural. To stop ourselves from reaching out and taking risks goes against our human nature as well as the larger laws of God the Father, who created all that we are privileged to see and have in our Jives. Life is a process of constant change., struggle and growth. Complacency leads to stagnation and even extinction. Worse yet, st~nding still stops us from ex­periencing the joy and excitement of explor­ing the unknown and knowing the personal Christ. Without communicating with and growing in Christ, you will always stand still and never soar; you will never experience the ecstasy that comes from allowing the Holy Spirit to enter your life.

Many of us see reaching out to grow and change as a life or death situation. In one sense that is accurate. However, it is inaction - not attempting to grow - that actually takes a toll on us. We must continually chal­lenge ourselves if we are to keep ahead of the waves of change. This holds true for the lives

of individuals as well as for institutions like the Folk Dance Festival. Through your belief in the Savior, you will experience learning, growth and joy. Through prayer and the development of your own spirtuaJity, that belief becomes the empowering food of champions, the means to achieving the Theosis of Man.

Your FbF leadership recognizes the power of and the need to explore change, perhaps better than most. They have always been willing to take CJilculated risks, not rests, and to seek the challenge of growth.

That is why I have recently accepted their recommendation to disband the PDF Coun­cil as we have come to know it and to appoint an interim committee consisting of priests, parents, dancers, directors, judges, former council members and advisory board mem­bers. This Blue Ribbon Committee will be chaired by one of my most trusted advisors, Peter Preovolos, who has been with the pro­gram since its inception. Their goal will be to examine this unique ministry from top to bottom, then to develop a new organizational structure that will challenge our imagination

and stimulate our ability to grow and achieve even greater success in the future.

I wholeheartedly support their courage and hope you will join me in prayer that, as they explore the challenges and oppor­tunities ahead of them, they will be guided by the Holy Spirit in their deliberations and be inspired by the teachings of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

God bless each and every one of you; I thank you for being such willing and courageous participants, year after year, in this marvelous PDF ministry.

Letters To The Editor

1 ~

Gentlemen, In your October-November 1991

Newsletter: Oli Mazi's president, Mr. George C. Papangellin, addressed the im­portance of promoting our religion, cul­ture, and social activities. I'd like to share with you an essay my daughter wrote this year for her college applications. The ap­plication asked for an essay on something "that best describes you." I had always thought that her love of Greek dancing was

· just a hobby, like basketball, swimming, skiing, et~. Only after reading her essay did I realize how much more dancing meant to her.

She will go off to college this year, and PDF on February 13 will probably be her last time attending as a Glendi 1 dancer for the Church of the Resurrection of Castro Valley. Through my daughters essay I have become aware that Greek dancing is not just another: activity, but truly a bond for our children that ties their soul lo their religion and culture. I hope and pray that PDF will continue to expand and grow and give all of our children the opportunity to experience pride in their heritage.

Sincerely, Doris Nikolaidis

Natasha Nikolaidis - Essay The December rain thrummed steadily

on the roof, but inside the house the roaring fire lent the room coziness and pleasant

Dear Sir or Madam, I am very concerned about our environ­

ment. I know you mail lots of letters. My family got three tubes for PDF registration forms. You could have put the papers in one tube and saved yourself money and saved our environment. Please help save our earth.

Sincerely, Andrea Mayer an Angeloudia dance group

Dear Andrea: Thank you very much for your recent

letter. We share your concern about our environment.

Our original plan was to send multiple registration forms to each family. We were told, however, by the PDF Council that an individual mailing must be sent to each past participant.

We felt that mailing registrations in a tube was the most economical and en­vironmentally sensitive alternative. The

. mailing cost of a tube is less than that of an envelope. In addition, our registration for­mat allowed us to significantly reduce the amount of paper used versus previous

warmth. My parents and I sat on the couch listening to the mellow voice of Glykeria singing the lyrics of the Syrto, the national dance of Greece. My foot was tapping to the beat when my father suddenly gave a loud whistle and grabbed my wrist, pulling me into the middle of the room. As we began to dance, I gave myself up to the music, filling myself with its beat and its rhythms. My world narrowed to the music and the dance - the steps, the joy, the power. The dance twined itself around my soul, buoying it in its search for the euphoric height ...

The Greeks call it kefi. It is that inef­fable quality which separates "those who know the steps" from the "dancers." Everyone has an individual definition of kefi. I have' heard it described as "feeling the dance," or "the natural high that comes from dancing.'' To me, however, kefi runs deeper than that. It begins with the very foundation of my heritage - the meaning of the dance itself.

For the Greeks, dancing is not merely doing steps. Each dance tells a tale about the people and culture of the region from which it comes. From the measured, heavy steps of prideful Macedonia, to the bright, bouncy rhythms of sunny Crete, each dance I have learned has given me a new insight into a different part of my heritage and my roots. The pride of being a part of a culture that is considered to be the cradle

years. We hope this answers some of your

concerns. We look forward to seeing you at this years Festival. Please be sure to introduce yourself.

Sincerely, Elaine Dorlis

Dear Andrea: On behalf of the Folk Dance Festival

Counci, I thank you for your letter to the Folk Dance Festival Committee regarding the volume of correspondence we send out each year and its impact on our environ­ment.

I want you to know that all of us as­sociated with the PDF are grateful for your candor and very interested in your opinion. It took courage and a great deal of convic­tion to have written us. The goal of the FDF leadership is to do our best to satisfy the needs of everyone who participates. The only way we know whether we are succeeding is when people like yourself take the time to communicate with us.

In 1991, the PDF Coupcil began active­ly trying to find ways of reducing the

of democracy, the founder of the Olympic Games, and a citadel of art and literature, is all expressed in my dancing.

But kefi is nothing if it is not shared. The pride in the dance and the feeling of the uplifted soul cry out for recognition. It is the nature of kefi to share the joy and to reach out to those standing apart, to show them the ecstasy that comes from the dance. It is for this purpose that the Folk Dance Festival was created. What better way to celebrate the Greek heritage with young people everywhere than to create a festival, where dance groups come from all over the United States to compete, to learn, and to share with each other their kefi and their dance. The Folk Dance Fes­tival has become the ultimate expression of pride and joy in the Greek heritage.

For me, kefi is the bond that ties the dance to my soul. Kefi is my pride in my heritage and culture C*pressed through dance. It is the ability to lose myself in the music and the dance, the key which frees my soul from the mundane world and sends it spinning into a transcendent realm. It has made my dancing an integral part of my life. I could not more imagine a life without dancing than a world without air. On the dance floor, I feel completely free from inhibitions and constraints. I become the dance, and the dance is me. This is perfectly expressed in the three simple words which form the motto of the annual Folk Dance Festival - Dance to Life!

volume of registration materials we send every year. The young people involved with the 1991 Festival came up ·with an incredibly innovative approach which condensed everything into a single fold­out sheet; this resulted in a 55% decrease in the amount of paper used over prior years. When the 1992 Committee was ap­pointed, we challenged them to make fur­ther improvements. We were extremely proud of their creative effons; their refine­ments reduced the amount of paper used by another 15%.

I would like to assure you that we will not stop examing every possible way to improve our methods of communicating with and informing people like yourself about what's going on with the PDF. We certainly all need to be more sensitive to how our actions affect the environment. On behalf of all of us, thank you again. We are proud of you and your determination to speak up. I hope you will take the time to introduee yourself to me at this year's PDF, for I truly would like to meet you in person.

Yours In Christ, Peter E. Preovolos, Senior Advisor

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Interview With Peter E. Preovolos Continued from page I

l1ad the honor of being a part of. Oli Mazi: We und<?rstand that, during this past

year, the FDF Council and Advisory Board have spent a great deal of time examining the ad­ministrative and operating structure of the FDF Program.

Peter: Yes! I would say the FDF leadership has devoted several hundred hours to examining this issue over the past twelve months.

Oli Mazi: Are you willing to discuss the issues and areas examined?

Peter: Absolutely! I was privileged to see an advance release of His Grace Bishop Anthony's annual message, which always appears in this newspaper. His message is a great lead into what is taking place, and to your question.

Oli Mazi: Will you then share with our readers some of the issues dealt with this past year?

Peter: Yes. The Council used the services of a professional consulting firm to assist and guide them through this very exciting, comprehensive and delicate analysis. The process, used over several meetings, is called "Force Field Analysis."

Oli Mazi: What is " Force Field Analysis?" Peter: Basically, it is a process to get a person,

or a group such as the FDF, to look at themselves as others see them as if through a microscope; it attempts to positively critique all aspects of what you do, how and why, etc.

Oli Mazi: Would you share with us the types of questions used?

Peter: Gladly! The entire process begins with seven questions, which are:

1. Where are we now? 2.Where do we want to be? 3.What are the restraining forces holding us

back? 4.How do we lessen these restraining forces? 5.What are the driving forces pushing us in the

right direction? 6.How do we strengthen them? 7.What are any new, big ideas? The group, under the leadership of the consult­

ant, categorized the t~ponses to these questions. By the time the exercise was concluded, an in-

credible pattern began to emerge. The process forces each of the participants to focus on the questions and produce answers of extraordinary candor and objectivity. The entire program covered approximately six days. After that, several 3 person committees were formed to develop potential position papers for specific is­sues raised during the exercise. By October, 1991, we had begun to see results through the publish­ing of these position papers.

Oli Mazi: This program sounds impressive. From the tone of your voice and your obvious enthusiasm, you must be quite pleased with the results and everyone's performance.

Peter: Without a doubt - the entire Advisory Board couldn't be more thrilled by everyone's effort and responsiveness. We think one of the biggest reasons for the FDF ministry's survival and success has been this type of constant exer­cise. We believe in not leaving any stone un­turned, never backing away from a challenge and, above all, never fearing to try something new, which has enabled us to enjoy the success we have had to date. Failing at something is not to be regarded as terminal, merely a building block to bigger and better things. If there has been an underlying strength in the FDF, it has been the willingness to be open-minded, accept change, introduce new ideas and adjust or fine-tune if something d~n't work out as hoped.

Oli Mazi: Why do you think it was necessary to go through this exercise? TheFDF has certainly been extremely successful and well run up to now.

Peter: Yes, we have been unusually and most definitely blessed in our success. One may talk about miracles; I believe this is proof of one. Perhaps the best way to express how we feel about ourselves and the direction of the Festival is to share with you two quotes that I believe get to the heart of this entire matter:

"The best time to change is when you don 't have to. " - ROBERT J. KREIGEI..

''And failure waits for all who stay with some success made yesterday. " - COACH JOHN

WOODEN, UCLA

Most organizations won't change until they have to; unfortunately, when it becomes apparent you need to make a change, it's already too late.

Zakynthos Extra"aganza Slated For Whittier

In May 1992 FDF directors and dancers will soon have a chance to learn first· hand the unique and

diverse dances and musical traditions of one of the great islands of Greece - Zakynthos! For centuries this verdant Ionian island, known to many as 'The Flower of the Levant," has spawned melodious serenades, cantades, arakies and whimsical village songs and dances, but its extraordinary music has remained relatively unknown in the United States and even little understood in Greece. No more! The International Greek Folklore Society is planning a three-day folkloric extravaganza on May 15-17, 1992 in Whittier, California expressly to showcase the rich musical and cultural heritage of this song-filled island.

Entitled "In Celebration of Zakynthos," the weekend program will kick off with a Friday evening inaugural reception for a six-week exhibition on Zakynthian folklore at The Whittier Historical Society Museum, one of the co-sponsors, together with Whittier's Cultural Arts Commission, of the weekend. On Saturday there will be workshops at the Whittier Hilton on Zakynthian folk dances, its polyphonic music (cantades, serenades and arekies as well as folk in~truments) •. its alagaic poetry, literature and rich history. Workshops will be repeated three times to ~void overcrowding. Saturday evening's highlight at the Hilton will be the grand, masked "Domino Ball," a lavish dinner dance and casino which takes place in Zakynthos during Apokreas. All those attending the ball will wear masks and dances will indude voluptuous waltzes, quadrilles, polka·mazourkas and tangos as well as Zakynthian village dances. Both music and food will be pure Zakynthos. On Sunday, a delicious buffet brunch at the Hilton w!ll honor the late, great Zakynthian composer and athnographer, Dimitris Lagios. The brunch will be followed by an hour-and-a-half concert at the Whittier Community Theater featuring the eight-member musical Askitario of Zakynthos. These talented singers and musicians, under the direction of Nikos Kefalinos, are renowned throughout Greece and worked and collaborated with Lagios. They will present the complete range of the island's music and dances induding its popular theater. The culmination of the weekend will be a street celebration, "Piccolo Carnivali," where hartequins, mimes and costumed dancers and singers will entertain and amuse Whittier locals and gathered guests, and a grand procession will mark "The Funeral of the Mask."

The International Greek Folklore Society has been planning this special weekend for over a year and would like to thank its many friends and supporters, including FDF, for their generous assistance in making it all possible. A record turnout is expected, so ear1y reservations are recommended. The entire weekend package is very reasonably priced at $98, including the ball and brunch. lhdividual event tickets are also available. To receive a brochure on the Zakynthos Celebration, to make a reservation, or to ask questions, write IGFS, 6 Golden Star, Irvine, CA 92714, or call (714) 559-8575, (818) 990-5542, or (805) 498·8891.

Peter pictured here with youngest of three sons, Spiro.

Once this state develops, you become desperate a new structure that will be better suited to meet to find a quick fix. The result is too often dis- the needs and challenges of the future. astrous.

Oli Mazi: What you're saying is that the FDF leadership is trying to make sure it doesn't some · day find itself in a desperate condition.

Peter: That's correct. Too many fine people have dedicated their lives, efforts, money and time to make sure this unique ministry survives. There is no other like it anywhere in the world -that's saying something. The FDF has a respon­sibility to help preserve and capture this part of our folk history, before it is totally lost or taken from us because we failed to guard and care for it.

Our biggest fear is complacency. Therefore, in order to prevent complacency from entering this magnificent ministry, we must develop challen­ges to keep us on our toes. Initiating change when you are out front will keep you there. Contrary to conventional wisdom, the best time for pioneer­ing and innovation is when you are on top, when confidence is high and motivating.

Oli Mazi: Do I detect a sense of concem or apprehension for the program?

Peter: Absolutely not. Quite the contrary, it is precisely our success and leadership in what we are doing that concerns us the most. We must initiate and promote change in order to maintain our success, growth and, above all, continued responsiveness to all the people who have shown such incredible support and dedication by joining the circle of dancers to make this program what it has become. Only this way can we prevent com­placency from taking over.

· Oli Mazi: I realize you must be getting tired, but we do appreciate the time you have given us for this interview. Could you be a little more specific about some of the areas currently being addressed?

Peter: To begin with, the FDF leadership has recommended a sweeping refonn of its structure. Effective February 29, 1992, the existing body is to be disbanded and an interim committee ap­pointed. This recommendation was submitted in writing, along with the FDF Council findings, to His Grace Bishop Anthony on January 4, 1992. The interim committee will take these findings and the resulting reports and use them to develop

Oli Mazi: Do you know what His Grace's decision regarding that recommendation is, and are you at liberty to discuss it?

Peter: Yes! I think his feelings were very clear­ly stated in his message, printed in this newspaper.

Oli Mazi: Would you care to expand on it? Peter: His Grace accepted the recommenda­

tion of the FDF Council and Advisory Board. On January 11, 1992, His Grace and the FDF leader­ship met at the Long Beach Parish to discuss how this interim committee should look. We reached the conclusion that we wanted the committee to consist of a broad representation of varying back­grounds. That is, we want parents, priests, dan­cers, past FDF Executive Directors, members of the old FDF leadership and judges. During this meeting, names were presented for consideration. At the end of January, 1992, invitations were sent to those nominated to serve on this ''Blue Ribbon Committee." .

Oli Mazi: When you people make up your minds, you don't let any grass grow under your feet. What will be expected of this group?

Peter: I think of it as a rebirth. They wiU evaluate the reorganization reports, then develop a new organizational structure that wiU meet the challenges of the future. With our prior ex­perience and history, we have a great base to build upon. That base should prove to be a solid foun­dation from which to grow and meet the needs and desires of our people over the next sixteen years.

OliMazi: All that can be said is "impressive." The FDF has always been and continues to be an inspirational forum, as well as a motivating force and a program for all of us to be proud of. Is there anything else you would like to share with us?

Peter: Yes! On behalf of the FDF Council and Advisory Board, we want to thank you for the opportunity to talk about the FDF's latest under­taking. In conclusion, let me share this quote:

"The 011/y way to move into the future is to let go (not forget) the past ... and the present."

Keep tuned in to our project; I know you v.:ill all find the results most intriguing, exciting and challenging.

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culture. Indeed its good to come together in the spirit of well-intentioned and good- na­tured competition and especially Christian fellowship, because such programs bind us together and give us a sense of solidarity and belonging. Consider the lasting friendships which have developed over the years be­tween participants, as well as many families who look forwa rd to seeing each other during this weekend.

On behalfofour 1992 organizing commit­tee, the members of our Parish Council, the leadership of St. J9hn 's Folk Dance pro­gram, our talented instructors, the parents, the dancers and of course my colleague Father Michael and myself, we hope your stay in our city will prove above all enjoy­able and memorable.

Father James S. Diavatis

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When You're Not Dancing ... By Andrew Chatzis, Events Director

1992 Folk Dance Festival

So, you're coming to the Folk Dance Festival. For the lastfew months (or maybe longer) you've been practicing hard and you and your group will do your best to bring back a gold medal to your community. But just stop to think what that en­tails. All your hard work comes down to just about thirty minutes of dancing. Considering that the FDF wilJ take place over several days, there's a lot of extra time there that you probably have not thought much about.

Never fear, however, as we on the 1992 Folk Dance Festival Committee have been doing the thinking for you. We've planned a fun-filled weekend that will give you more than enough excitement to keep you busy.

It all starts on Thursday night with, ap· propriately enough, the Opening Ceremonies. Beginning at 8:00 p.m., you and your group will take part in an opening parade, leading into a

program that has several surprises planned. If you 're not dancing, don't worry, because you too can witness this event in the aucHenceof the Grand Ballroom. After the program, the ballroom will be transformed into a dance club, with video screens, lighting effects and all the latest and greatest dance music. This is definitely not for the faint of heart.

The fun continues on Friday night with a couple of big events. The first is a Beach Party -yes, a Beach Party. You 're probably thinking that we've gone nuts, but may I remind you that this is the Disneyland Hotel and stranger things have happened. Just make sure you dress the part and we will take care of the rest. By the time it's all over, you'll swear that you got sunburned. This event takes place in the Marina Ballroom, starting at 8:00 p.m.

amounts of money for songs that you didn't write or sing? Well, on Saturday night Milli Vinilli will no longer be alone in that category as we present our Airband Competition/Milli Vinilli Invitation­al where the group that does the best job of not singing could win one thousand dollars! There's no telling what people will do for that kind of money, so you really don't want to miss one! The whole thing starts at 9:00 p.m. in the Competition Hall, and will be followed by a DJ Dance in the Grand Ballroom and a Glendi in the Marina Ballroom.

On a more serious note, Divine Liturgy will be held in the Competition Hall on Sunday morning at 8:00 a.m. sharp. With all the fun and games aside, we need to remember the reasons we are all coming. together; the love of our culture, our heritage, and our religion. Please be prompt and take part in a very beautiful service, officiated by Bishop Anthony with many diocese priests participating.

Finally, the whole weekend will come together at the Grand Banquet on Sunday night in the Grand Ballroom. With Mardi Gras as the theme, it promises to put a festive cap on a great weekend.

Surveys Dispel Myths About Youths' Beliefs

Also starting at 8:00 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom will be a concert performed by Sophia Bilides, one of the country's premier Greek folk singers. Come and hear the songs the way they were meant to be heard, with Sophia singing lead and accompanied by her band. After the concert, the tables and chairs will be cleared and Sophia will return to sing for your dancing pleasure until 1:00 a.m. Boy, here it is only Friday, and you · already have a tough decision to make about how to spend the evening.

As you can see, there will be plenty to do, so you better get a few extra hours of sleep here and there and take plenty of vitamins in the coming weeks. If you can't handle all the fun and excite­ment, however, don't worry. I'm sure the hotel can recommend a good Bingo Parlor. By George Gallup Jr. and Jim Castelli Can you imagine being paid outrageous

Surveys have always been helpful in dis­pelling preconceptions about public opinion and behavior - like the presumptions about how young people in this country regard religion.

Many comm~nly held assumptions about the religious views and practices of America's teenagers, college students, and young adults are belied by survey findings. Here are some major presumptions about young Americans and religion, as contrasted with Gallup Poll and Gallup Youth Survey findings.

STATEMENT: God is dead because young people do not believe in him anymore.

POLI/SURVEY: Nearly all young people in this country believe in God or a universal spirit.

STATEMENT: If they believe in God, they probably think of him as some abstract ent.ity or nature force.

POLI/SURVEY: The great majority of young people hold a belief in a personal God, one who observes their actions and punishes or rewards them accordingly.

STATEMENT: Young people usually have the attitude that they are immortal and, as a consequence, do not have to think much about a hereafter.

POLI/SURVEY: Young people are ac­tually more likely than their elders to believe there is a heaven where the good are rewarded and a hell where the wicked are punished.

STATEMENT: Young people just go through the motions and only pray or read Scripture when they are in public.

POLLY/SURVEY: Most young people report that they pray and read the Bible when they are alone.

STATEMENT: Teens think Sunday school and church-sponsored youth groups are hokey and boring.

POLI/SURVEY: Teens generally give high marks to the youth groups, religious instruction and youth ministers.

STATEMENT: They go to youth groups at church only to meet members of the op­posite sex, or because they are made to go.

. POLI/SURVEY: Some do, but more say they go because it helps them to deal with their problems and worries, or to gain better understanding of their religion.

STATEMENT: Today's young people are greedy and narcissistic.

POLI/SURVEY:Thespirit of voluntarism and charity is alive and well - especially among young people who go to church. Even more young people would volunteer their services if someone would just ask them to do so.

STATEMENT: Soon after entering col­lege, students usually become atheists or agnostics.

POLI/SURVEY: Although many students

stop attending church at this period of their lives and may ask a lot of questions, most do not lose their faith. Among the few who do temporarily flirt with atheism or agnos­ticism, most will probably regain their faith later in life.

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STATEMENT: Young people think religion is too old-fashioned to answer the complex problems of modem-day life.

POLI/SURVEY: Most young peop le reject the notion that religion is no longer relevant in the modem world.

The preceding statements and responses are taken from a new book, " The Religious Life of Young Americans" co-authored by George Gallup, Jr. and Robert Bezilla.

:By Frances Chase Evening Events Chairman

Come and watch your frietids and fellow Orthodox compete for the $1,000 grand·prize in the Lip Sync/Air Band Competition! The contest begins at 9:00 p.m. on Saturday night in the Exhibit Hall (the same room where the dance competition is being held) and promises to be VERY entertaining.

Host for the evening will be Andy Yiannakos - comedian from the Big Apple - so come prepared to laugh and watch your friends try and wi.n the $1,000 grand prize.

Following the exciting contest will be both Greek and American dancing so wear your dancing shoes ... and we'll see you i.n "Hollywood!"

First FDF Heritage Camp Offers Seven Days Immersed In The Greek Cultural Traditions

Of Our Forefathers The FDF is planning a seven-day Greek heritage youth and adult

camp featuring instruction of Greek language, arts, history, religion, folk dance, music, song, costumes, customs and traditions to be held at St. Nicholas Ranch and Retreat in Squaw Valley, California on August 17-23, 1992. THe objective of the FDF Heritage Camp is to give our youth and adults the opportunity to come together in Christian fellowship and learn about their rich Greek folk cultural heritage. The goal is to create a village like environment in the beautiful Sierra mountains of northern California in which instruction in the Greek language, our Orthodox faith and the folk customs and traditions of our ancestors will be offered.

Over the last few years the FDF has attempted to extend Its activities beyond the annual FDF competition. In 1990 and 1991 four FDF Dance Symposiums were held at the Resurrection Church in Castro Valley and at St. John's in Anaheim. This gave our youth and adults the opportunity to learn new dance material and to meet other Greek Orthodox youth and adults and partici-pate in a non-competitive, natural "fes-tival" environment. Last year scholarships were awarded to two dance direc­tors who were sent for a two-week Greek folk dance seminar on the island of Crete. The scholarship recipients returned with a renewed excitement and interest about Greek folk dancing, but because of the cost of the airfare to Greece, the participation was limited to just two directors. From the desire to expand the participation in a summer dance seminar, the FDF Heritage Camp was born.

The Ranch is a comfortable multi-purpose conference center where many Diocese retreats and seminars are held. This beautiful complex has a variety of indoor meeting rooms with flexibility to accommodate up to 250. Lodging facilities include carpeted bedrooms with private baths. Spacious, modern dormitory facilities are also available. Ranch guests may also take in fresh mountain air at the poolside patio, the barbeque or outdoor theater. In an atmosphere of a mountain western ranch, St. Nicholas provides a perfect blend of man-made amenities and natural wonder. This 195-acre setting has miles of trails. On foot or horse you may explore the many scenic spots of this replenishing paradise. With a rodeo arena for outdoor sports, a natural spring-fed lake for fishing and boating, farm animals for petting, one may enjoy a variety of reCfeational opportunities.

The Camp Director and organizer will be Charlie Kyriacou, past president and presently on the Advisory Board of the FDF. Father Tom

Shaw, the St. Nicholas Ranch pastor, will instruct camp participants in Greek arts, history and religion. Byzantine music will also be offered. Rena Loutzaki, one of the leading dance anthropologist for the Peloponessean Folklore Foundation in Greece, will be our guest dance and folklore instructor teaching the dances and customs of the Greeks from Eastern Thrace and other regions. Joseph Kaloyanides Graziosi, FDF dance judge and a nationally recognized folk dance instructor, will teach the dances from Macedonia, Epirus and Thessaly. Niko Savvidis, and FDF dance judge and a former dancer with the Dora Stratou Dance Theatre, will teach the dances of his region of origin, Pontes. Barbara Metallinos, FDF costume judge and dance instructor, will teach island dances and conduct classes on traditional Greek folk costumes.

George Chittenden and his folk music band will play each evening as well as instruct those who are interested in learning to play the instruments. The band was played at the last three very successful FDF Dance Symposiums hosted by the Castro Valley and Anaheim com­munities. The band specializes in the rich diversity of traditional Greek music. Playing on instruments characteristic to each region, they play vibrant music ranging from Epirus to Crete. Dan Auvil will be playing the daouli, doumbeleki and defi, Bob Beer the Pontic and Thracian lyra, David Bilides the flogera and zouma, George Chittenden the clarine~ zourna and gaida, Beth Cohen the violin, lyra and baglama, Christos Govetas the laouto and outi and Use Uepman the santouri and accor­dion. They have all studied extensively in Greece and have performed and taughted throughout the U.S. In addition!, Christos Govetas has a beautifully traditional singing style that spans the music of the mainland, the islands, Rembetika and popular Greek music as well.

The tuition rates for the 7 -day FDF Heritage Camp are $350 for bunk bed and $400 for twin bed accommodations. The bunk bed accom­modations sleep six to a room with a shared bathroom between two rooms and the twin bed is a motel style accommodation which sleeps four to a room and has a private bath. Both tuitions include lodging, all meals, classes and dance parties for seven days at the St Nicholas Ranch. To reserve a space, a $100 deposit is required by May 1 with the balance to be remitted no latter than June 15, 1992. Daily rates are also available. Refunds will be given for cancellations before August 3. For more information please call the Camp Director, Charlie Kyriacou, at (818) 360-9844 or 354-3824.

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We Made It 0 't2 By Athanasio Preovolos

"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of in­credulity, it was the season of light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair, we had everything before us, we had nothing before us."

It was the best of times ... It's hard to believe that it has been a whole year since we invaded the Bonaventure Hotel in Los Angeles. In fact it seems that just yesterday my roommate, a Brooklyn born New Yorker, was trying desperately to translate messages left in Greek on the answering machine.

It was the age of wisdom .. . As most of you know, the 1991 festival was a unique year in many respects. The Executive Council entrusted the administration of the festival to a group of very young but highly motivated individuals representing five different parishes throughout California. On behalf of the 1991 committee, we would like to thank Charlie Kyriacou, George Papangellin, Loula Moschonas, Peter Koucouvellis and Dena Stamos as well as the Advisory board and His Grace Bishop Anthony for giving us the oppor­tunity to undertake this project but more importantly for their patience and loving guidance. Throughout the year the Execu­tive Council held our hand, listened care­fully, lectured sparingly and even kicked

us in the pants when we needed it. It was the worst of times . •. Howe

with even the most carefully plan event, something is bound to go awry fact, there was a melody of comical OC<

rences throughout the four day extrava! za. For instance, most people weren't p1 to the fact that the Fire Marshall shut de operations for two hours on Friday threatened to shut us down permanen Perhaps the fact that he almost 1 it the st carpet on fire with his cigarette while testing our backdrops was the most lightening event of the weekend. No 1 intended.

We had nothing before us ... We short 800 pins that are traditionally pa out to all participants because the sec< half of our order never reached its desti tion of the Bonaventure Hotel. In fact, 1 last week I got a call from our overni carrier informing me that they were unq to find the shipment and regretfu apologize. You would have thought t we used the U.S. postal service to s them.

It was the epoch of incredulity .. . C of the Bonaventure's escalator crews c mantled an escalator, in order to fii motor problem, but neglected to info management. As a result, we were initia charged $9,000 for the damage. I remark to the hotel was that I wanted meet the kid, or group of kids, who c01 possibly have had the strength to pull the rubber handle, then produce an elect

In 1991 :;aw to cut it clean in half. After ac­~omplishing that undetected by the careful ~yes of hotel security, they then unscrew :he base plate to remove the wiring system nside the unit. Now really folks, I've seen FDF participants bring a lot of things to the :estival, from make-up kits and ironing ?Oards to trees and blenders, but I have 1ever seen anyone bring an electric saw md a tool kit complex enough to dismantJe m escalator! - Congratulations!

It was the season of darkness ... Perhaps he biggest scare was that the target atten­:lance for the year was 1500 participants md going into the weekend, we were short 1y 300, forcing us to consider a Joss on the ,.,eekend. But our team held tough.

It was the age of foolishness ... Some of he. committee playfully promised to at­empt a jail break out of the state peniten-1ary if I was locked up for failure to pay he· debts . . . Thanks Guys! Others ~romised to verify my insanity at the trial, t1 my defense. But seriously, the group eally managed to stay together and drive 1ard through that period. In fact, by the • race of God and a great deal of competi­ion ticket sales we actually didn't loose ny money! Hence, I am writing this from oy dorm room rather than a cell adjacent :> Hannible the Cannibal.

It was the spring of hope . . . Which rings me to a personal note of thanks and ratitude to all of the 1991 committee, their lmilies and supporters. I specifically 1ention the families, because of the num-

ber of parents who would call me night after night panicked that their 14-, 15-, 16-or 19-year- old was handling a sizable budget and was responsible for its account­ing. Or the same parents that called during the year wondering when their pride and joy was going to come home from the meeting, to the same parents who would call and make sure that their child was behaving appropriately. From their caring concern to their help to their strong handed discipline, thank you for believing in us.

It is the season of light . . . I would like to tell Elaine Dorl is and her committee that we are impressed with all that we have heard and seen. We are looking forward to experiencing the incredible weekend you have in store for us, but mostly we are just really happy that your committee is run­ning it instead of us. We know you will do a great job, but if you need some help, we can probably be found hiding in the coffee shop .

We had everything before us ... On be­half of all of the 1991 committee, who looked on last year as each of you guys and girls danced and partied without us: Move Over! We won't be stUck behind a table or watching a door this year!

It is the epoch of belief . . . It is the beginning of bigger and better things for us all, and we made it through ... "O Tay!"

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Security And

Damage By Tom James Dorlis

Finance Director

Damage to hotel and Folk Dance Fes­tival property Aas been on the rise in recent years. This is a serious and dis­turbing trend that not only impacts this years FDF but also future Festivals as well. It is a problem that can only be corrected through the total support of all Festival participants.

Damage to hotel and FDF property is directly reflected in registration costs and is shared by all. A significant por­tion of every registration dollar goes toward a contingency fund to cover ex­pected damages. The trend in recent years has been toward a greater amount of expense incurred because of damages. As a result, registration prices must be increased in order to reflect this trend. As you can see, the consequences of damage to property extend beyond the time when damage is done.

"The trend in recent years has been

toward a greater amount of expense incurred because . of damages."

The safety of Festival part1c1pants and the security of Hotel and Folk

,Dance Festival property is of utmost concern to the Hosting Committee and the Disneyland Hotel. Acts of van­dalism and/or malicious mischief will not be tolerated. ·

All participants and attendees to the 1992 Greek Orthodox Youth Folk Dance Festival are subject to, and should be aware of, the following:

"Any charges resulting from damage, theft, or vandalism of either Hotel or Folk Dance Fes­tival property caused by a Folk Dance Festival participant

· and/or attendee will be charged to the participant/attendee, their parents, and/or their church directly. The ~992 Folk Dance Festival Committee will not be responsible for ~ny damages caused by individual par­ticipants of the Folk Dance Fes­tival. If a participant is found damaging, stealing, or vandaliz­ing Hotel and/or Folk Dance Fes­tival property, they will be ex­pelled from the Hotel and removed fr0m the competition. Also, their dance group will be brought before the Peer Review Committee for possible dis- . qualification in this years com­petition." .

The Disneyland Hotel maintains a constant and visible security staff at all times on the Hotel pi;.emises. They do not tolerate vandalism of any type and have advised us that anyone observed vandalizing or stealing Hotel property will be immediately removed from the premises.

Let's all work together to make this years Festival the best ever. Please help us by knowing and following ~he above highlighted guidelines.

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-Modesto's Twin Sweep By Dena Stamos

At last years "91" FDF, the Modesto Community was given the honor of winning both Division I and Division II Sweepstakes. Needless to say The Patriotes and Spartan dancers and especially our parents are still reeling from the results of that an­nouncement.

As time wore on, reality set in and we realized that along with this wonderful recognition of our hard effort, there also came a big responsibility and duty to return with something entertaining and new to FDF this year. What was left? What could we do1 Previous FDF presentations included religious and ·historical themes such as mar­riages, baptisms, carnivals as well as the

PAST HUMANITARIAN AW ARD RECIP.IENTS

1985 - His Grace Bishop Anthony San Francisco

1986 - Don & Ellie Hiatt San Diego

1987 - His Eminence Archbishop Iakovos New York

1988 - William Korinthias San Francisco

1989 - Litsa Preovolos San Diego

1990 - Sydney Mcintyre Tacoma, Wa

1991 - John Haretakid Anaheim

Turkish Ottoman war of 1821. We searched and searched and finally decided that we were taking everything too seriously! What we needed was a comedy! Something to laugh at and enjoy!

As we began practices, wonderful things began to happen within our community. Mothers and fathers came forward and joined the effort. One of our own mothers wrote the dialogue for our whole production. Fathers made some props and offered to transfer them. We had lots of fun and laughed at ourselves and then there were

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nights when we lost sleep because nothing was going right.

But, here we are ... and the weekend has arrived and it's now or nothing ... We invite you all to join us for our attempt to bring some laughter and humor to this years FDF. Our parents, grandparents and all our dan­cers thank you for this honor given us as it will leave us with memories we will always cherish!

Modesto wishes to all the attending teams of "92" FDF GOOD LUCK with your performances!

FDF Weekend Workshops By Lea Kiapos

Workshop· Chairman

Every. year during the FDF weekend, the Workshops Committee has numerous obstacles to overcome in their efforts to present interesting and informative workshops to the dancers; a "hostile" audience is not the least of these obstacles. Like our predecessors, this year's committee has been working hard to realize the impos­sible dream ... creating workshops where the dancers not only learn something, blJt like it, too. Admittedly, the odds are not in . our favor, however, we are optimistic about the final outcome.

Are we crazy? Maybe, but it would be more accurate to say that we believe in the program we have planned. Let us fill you in on some of.the plans.

First of all, all workshops will be con­ducted at the same time - on· Friday, Feb. 14 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. All competition will be finished for the day, which will free up all dancers - and their families ~ to par­ticipate in the workshops.

Second, because there will be no competi­tion during the time workshops are being conducted, dancers will be grouped by age rather than by dance team classification. This allows us to plan workshops that will include age appropriate activities, incen­tives, and subject matter.

At the time of this writing, there were 14 separate workshops, each one geared to· a specific age range,. and each one loosely patterned after a television show. There are a minimum of two workshops per age group

· to keep the numbers manageable and to max­imize the benefits to the paticipants.

For the youngest group, ages 5-7, a "Reading Rainbow" type workshop has been planned. Each workshop will hold be­tween 20-25 participants where they will be involved in ·some storytelling, storywriting and singing. A similar theme is planned for the 8 and· 9 year olds. They, too, will be registered in one of two workshops with

about 30 participants in each. The next two age groups, 10-12, and 13-

15 year olds, will participate in "game show" workshops. Some 9f the participants will be randomly pre-selected to act as con­testants. Teams will rotate in and out every 20 minutes. Topics from which questions have been derfved are OldTe.Stament stories, New Testament lessons _ (Sunday School­type), Divine Liturgy and prayers. Dancers in these age groups would be wise to brush up .. on some of their past Sunday School lessons and some Bible "trivia"."

For the oldest dancers, we have created a talk show format where there will be "expert" panelists representing a wide range of ages and professions and repre­sentatives from many of the · participating communities. As the talk show theme sug­gests, this will be somewhat of an open forum, where questions and discussion will be actively encouraged. The 16-18 year olds will be split between two "studios" and the 19 and older group will be split also between

two "studios" as well. The talk-show hosts in each "studio" will be eliciting responses~ from the audience participants.

Parents will be attending their own workshop, hosted by the Advisory Board and Executive Council of the Folk Dance Festival.

As you can see, we have planned new and different workshops for all the dancers. We want to bring into each workshop the energy and enthusiasm that is so evident in the other events during the weekend and to continue the spirit of Christian fellowship and good­natured competition.

Now if all this sounds just to geod to miss, and you are feeling left out because you are not a dancer, not to worry. All interested parties may come to the Hospitality Room between 9:00 a.m. and noon on Friday and be ass;gned to a workshop, space permitting. You do not need to. have a full package to take advantage of one of our exciting workshops, but come early because space is limited.

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Anaheim Hospitality!· By Deidra Chapralis

Have you ever lost someone at FDF? Do you have friends or relatives who were un­able to attend this FDF? Are you one of those people who has to have your daily cup of coffee? Are you interested in learning about traditional Folk instruments and costumes? Are you interested in learning more about what Orange County has to offer? Do you get so busy that you forget to take pictures? Do you need to purchase tickets for the com­petition, banquet or nighttime events? Or are you just looking for a place to sit and relax away from all the commotion?

If your answer was yes to any of these questions, we would like to suggest that you come and visit our Hospitality Room. We have something for everybody and we are here waiting for you.

Our message board will help you keep in touch with that hard to contact person. Just use the message form included with your registration packet or come in and use one of ours ... we have plenty!

Our Souvenir Center is where you can shop for those Left behind. We have souvenir

T-Shirts, Sport Cups. and Seat Cushions. This is the first time seat cushions are being offered at an FDF so get them as soon as you1 can. Quantities are limited.

Our historical boards and Display Case, will contain information on Greek Folk In­struments and Costumes. We have hand crafted dolls wearing traditional Greek Cos­tumes made by two ladies of our parish. We .would like to thank Magy Zonos and Linda Kollias for their time and effort on this project.

This year we have secured the services of Pacific Photo to take candid pictures throughout the weekend. These pictures will be on display in the Hospitality Room the very next day for everyone to look at and purchase. If you forgot your camera, take a look around for one of the photographers and get your picture taken. It's better than pur­chasing a Fuji Disposable Camera.

Other services such as brochures on Orange County, refreshments, individual ticket sales and a place to sit, relax and enjoy a show can all be found in this year's Hospitality Room. Please Stop By!

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FDF 1992 Group Registration Information

GROUP NAME Aegeans Aetol Agape Dancers Akropolis Dancers Akroyiali Amalia Dancers Andartes Arcadians Arcadians Argonaftes Asterakia Asterakia Too Voria Athenians Attiki Dancers Chrysangeli Corinthians Delphi Dionysos Dorie is Doxa Ellinike Psihe Elliniki Hara Elliniki Leventia Elliniki Neotis Elpida Evia Glendi I Glendi III Golden Greeks H Neolaia Mas Hara Haritomena Hellenic Dancers Ionians Jr. Levendya Jr. Panatheneans Jr. Panatheneans 2 Kamari Karthoula Mou Karthoulas Karyatides ke Phili Kerkyra Konstantinoupoli Kritikaki.a Lambra Asteria bevendya Little-Minoans Lit~le Spartans Macedonian Di:incers Megalonesos Mikri Levendia Minoan Dancers I Minoan Dancers II Mykonos Nea Zoe NeoKyma Oli Mazi Omikron Olympian Dancers Olympians Olympians Opa Dancers Opalakia Opaleo Orpheus Dancers Panagyri Panathenean Danc~rs Panathenean Dancers 2 Pantheon Patriotes Pegasus Peloponesians Pend Ii Poulakia Spartans Sparti~tes Spartiatico Pneuma T'. Adelphia Ta Adelfakia Mas Ta Aggelakia Mas Ta Arkoudakia Ta Asteria Ta Chrysa Pedia Ta Ellinopoula Ta Gerontakia Ta Levendopeda Ta Levendopeda · Ta Palikarakia Mas Ta Pedakia Ta Pedia tis Elefteria Ta Peristeria Mas Terpsichoreans Vario Sellas Vorio Sellas IV Yitonopoula Young Athenians Zephyros Zoi tis Mesogiou

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1992 Folk Dance This Year's Participating Dance Groups Festival Committee SELF

DANCE GROUP DANCE DIRECTOR PARISH, CITY CLASSIFICATION 1. Aegeans Jodie Baglin and Bessie Nicolaou St. John the Baptist, Anaheim Primary

HONORY CHAIRMAN 2. Aetoi Antonia Tzelalis ~t. John the Baptist, Las Vegas Junior 3. Agape Dancers Soula Misailidis St. Deme rios, Camarillo Intermediate

His Grace Bishop Anthony 4. Akropolis Dancers Olga Koutalides St. Nicholas, San Jose Advanced Junior of San Francisco · 5. Akroyiali Robbi Shulman St. Katherine, Redondo Beach Advanced Intermediate

SPIRITUAL ADVISOR 6. Amalia Dancers Nektaria Klouvidakis Ascension Cathedral, Oakland Junior

Father 1ames S. Diavatis 7. Andartes Dimitri Arabatzis Assumption, Long Beach Division IV 8. Arcadians Andrea Mandas St. John the Baptist, Anaheim Primary

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 9. Arcadians Cathi Halfhill St. Anthony, Pasadena Intermediate Elaine Dorlis 10. Argonaftes Antonia Tzelalis St. John the Baptist, Las Vegas Advanced Primary

EVENTS DIRECTOR 11. Asterakia Cathi Halfl1ill and Dimitra Sarantos · St. Anthony, Pasadena Primary .... , Andrew Chatzis 12. Asterakia Tou Voria Diane Primis and Dialekti Lambemakis Holy Transfiguration, Anchorage Div.ill

FINANCE DIRECTOR 13. Athenians Andrea Mandas St. John the Baptist, Anaheim Junior 14. A._ttiki Dancers Peter Koucouvelis St. Spyridon, San Diego Advanced Senior

Tom James Dorlis 15. Chrysangeli Perry and Valari Paraskevas Annunciation Cathedral, S.F. Primary OPERA TIO NS DIRECTOR 16. Corinthians Dennis Boxell St. John the Baptist, Anaheim Senior

Joyce Nikolau 17. Delphi Dennis Boxell St. Nectarios, Covina Advanced Primary EXECUTIVE SECRETARY 18. Dionysos Danny Staveris and Jeanine Kumareles Ascension Cathedral, Oakland Advanced Senior

Barbara Nonis 19. Dorieis Rena Kalkas St. John the Baptist, Las Vegas Senior

CORRESPONDING 20. Doxa Connie Panagiotakopoulos and Holy Trinity, Phoenix Advanced Intermediate

Sandy Lokken SECRETARY 21. Ellinike Psihe Andrea Mandas St. George, Downey Advanced Intennediate Doris Kollias 22. Elliniki Hara Dennis Boxell St. Nectarios, Covina Advanced Junior

ART DIRECTOR 23. Elliniki Leventia Meg Von Gottfried and Annunciation Cathedral, S.F. Intermediate

Michael H. Gallanes Chrisoula P. Koutoulas

24. Elliniki Neotis Maria Koumantaros and George Pirotis St. Nicholas, Tacoma Junior BANQUET/GLENDI/A WARDS 25. Elpida Gina Kanakaris and Agapi Mojsilovic Resurrection, Castro Valley Advanced Primary

CEREMONY 26. Evia Maria Ellenikiotis Holy Cross, Belmont Intermediate Penny Peles 27. Glendi I George Lazarides and Kathy Angel Resurrection, Castro Valley Intennediate

Maria Foskaris 28.Glendilll Vicki Tsakos and Meg Von Gottfried Resurrection, Castro Valley Junior

"""'" 29. Golden Greeks Kelley Kalomiris St. Nicholas, Northridge Advanced Senior CATERING COORDINATOR 30. H Neolaia Mas Elaine Pepares Holy Trinity, San Francisco Advanced Senior Dina Diamond 31. Hara Amalia Tyrovolas and Maria Dogias Annunciation, Sacramento Junior

COMPETITION AND JUDGING 3'2. Haritomena Maria Katzakis and Dennis Berris Annunciation, Modesto Primary Lainie Dourbetas 33. Hellenic Dancers Rita Demas and Eleni Marschman Holy Trinity, Portl~nd Advanced Intermediate Sophia Mandas 34. Ionians Kazem Sedigh St. John the Baptist, Anaheim Advanced Senior

DIVINE LITURGY AND 35. Jr. Levendya George Lazarou Assumption, Seattle Junior 36. Jr. Panatheneans Jenny Stratigouleas St. Demetrios, Tucson Advanced Primary

TRANSPORTATION 37. Kamari George Papangellin St. George, Fresno Senior Angelo Pergantis 38. Karthoula Mou George Papangellin St. George, Fresno Advanced Primary

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY 39. Karthoulas Anastasia Barbas St. Demetrios, Seattle Division ill EVENING EVENTS 40. Karyatides ke PJ1ili Kathy Angel St. Demetrios, C0ncord Advanced Intermediate

Frances Sdrales 41. Kerkyra . Perry and Valari Paraskevas Holy Cross, Belmont Advanced Intermediate

HOSPITALITY AND 42. Konstantinoupoli Stathis Stratis Hellenic College/ Seniors

Holy Cross, Boston PUBLICITY 43. Kritikakia Andrea Mandas St. George, Downey Primary

Deidra Chapralis 44. Lambra Asteria Kim Efstathiou Resurrection, Castro Valley Div.ill Sophia Kollias 45.Levendya Randy Sai;npson Assumption, Seattle Senior

,.,. OPENING CEREMONIES 46. Little Minoans Vasilis and Effie Fourakis Nativity of Christ, Ignacio Advanced Primary 47. Little Spartans Angelo and Stacy Georgian St. Spyridon, San Diego Advanced Primazy

Anita August 48. Macedonian Dancers Vicky Gundunas and Angela Komianos St. Nicholas, San Jose Intermediate Dino Basdakis 49. Megalonesos John Raptakis Annunciation, Sacramento Senior PROTOCOL 50. Mikri Levendia Sophia Mandas St. John the Baptist, Anaheim Advanced Primary

Bess Dorlis 51. Minoan Dancers I Vasilis and Effie Fourakis Nativity of Christ, Ignacio Advanced Intermediate

Venetta Dorlis 52. Minoan Dancers Il Vasilis and Effie Fourakis Nativity of Christ, Ignacio Advanced Senior 53. Mykonos Raza Brailas St. Nicholas, San Jose Junior

REGISTRATION 54. Nea Zoe Sophia Mandas St. John the Baptist, Anaheim Intermediate Andrew Chryssogelos 55. NeoKyma Jackie Malkin Annunciation, Sacramento Advanced Primary

Kiki Chryssogelos 56. Oli Mazi Kathy Prucyk St. Basil, Stockton Intermediate SECURITY 57. Olympian Dancers Marika Psihountas Assumption, Long Beach Advanced Intermediate

Lee Petros 58. Olympians Dean Ardalas and Angelo Bozionelos Annunciation Cathedral, Junior

San Francisco Dean Kuvelis 59. Olympians Maria Terris and Tony Petroulias St. Spyridon, San Diego Advanced Intermediate

TRAVEL CONSULTANT 60. Omikron Sia Yfantis and George Apostolopoulos Ascension Cathedral, Oakland Advanced Primary Despo Nicola 61. Opa Dancers James and Jeanette Rigopoulos Sts. Constantine and Div.IV

WORKSHOPS Helen, N. San Diego ~

Lea Kiapos 62. Opalakia Effie Anesi and Paulette Anest Sts. Constantine and Advanced PrilJlary

Helen, N. San Diego Harry Kiapos 63. Opaleo De~ie George and Art Pathe Sts. Constantine and Intermediate

COMPUTER CONSULT ANTS Helen, N. San Diego Litsa Preovolos, San Diego 64. Orpheus Dancers Ava Angels St. Nicholas, Northridge Intermediate

Mark Morenz, Encinitas 65. Panagyri Annemaria Drosos Ascension Cathedral, Oakland Advanced Intermediate 66 Panathenean Dancers Dr. Constantine Moschonas and St. Demetrios, Tucson Junior

Panos Delfakis 67. Panathenean Dancers 2 Stacia Anest St. Demetrios, Tucson Primary 68. Pantheon Anastasia Panagakos St. Nicholas, San Jose Advanced Primary .. 69. Patriotes Dena Stamos and Irene Simvoulakis Annunciation, Modesto Senior 70. Pegasus Maria Fakaros Ascension Cathedral, Oakland Advanced Primary

Judge Assignments 71. Peloponesians Dennis Boxell St. John the Baptist, Anaheim Intermediate 72. Pendeli Maria and Kathy Siacotes Holy Cross, Belmont Junior 73. Poulakia Denna Tsatsaronis and Suzanne Bakios Annunciation, Modesto Div.ill

Semi-Finals 74. Spartans Spiro Stamos and Maria Papadogiannis Annunciation, Modesto Junior 75. Spartiates Liana Bekakos St. Nicholas, San Jose Advanced Intermediate

Division I Division II 76. Spartiatico Pnevma Cathy Halfl1ill and Larry Halfhill St. Prophet Elias, San Bemadino Advanced Intermediate Louise Bilman Renee Cleary 77. T'Adelphia Sophia Cazanis and Peter Dogias Annunciation, Sacramento Advanced Intermediate

Mary Coros Anna Efstathiou 78. Ta Adelfakia Mas Nick Delis St .. Sophia Cathedral, Los Angeles Advanced Primary 79. Ta Aggelakia Mas Maria Abazis and Nick Delis St. Katherines, Redondo Beach Div. ill

Joe Grazi€>Si John Lulias 80. Ta Arkoudakia Marika Psihountas St. Sophia, Los Angeles Senior Anne Sirota George Nickols 81. Ta Asteria Iliana Eleftheriou St. Sophia, Los Angeles Div. ill Nikos Savvidis Mary Vouras 82. Ta Chrysa Pedia Melissa Bazos and Andrew Cafcalas Annunciation, Modesto Advanced Primary

83. Ta Ellinopoula Dimitra Angelis and Irene Grenias St. Nicholas, Northridge Advanced Primary

Finals 84. Ta Gerontakia George Papangellin St. George, Fresno Div. IV 85. Ta Levendopeda Paul Bourdaniotis and Aleco Bourdaniotis Annunciation, Sacramento Primary

Division I Division II 86. Ta Leventopeda Robbi Shulman St. Katherine, Redondo Beach Advanced Primary

Renee Cleary Louise Bilman 87. Ta Palikarakia Mas Marika Psihountas St. Katherine, Redondo Beach Junior 88. Ta Pedakia Connie Tasakos and Vivian Tasakos Annunciation, Sacramento Div. III

Anna Efstathiou MaryCoros 89. Ta Pedia tis Elefteria Diane Gallanis Assumption, Long Beach Advanced Primary John Lulias Joe Graziosi 90. Ta Peristeria Mas Elaine Pepares Holy Trinity, San Francisco Junior George Nickols Anne Sirota 91. Terpsichoreans Cathi Halfl1ill St. Anthony, Pasadena Advanced Senior

..-z.. MaryVouras Nikos Savvidis 92. Vorio Sellas Diane Primis and Dialekti Lambemakis Holy Transfiguration, Anchorage Advanced Primary .. 93. Yorio Sellas IV Dialekti Lambemakis Holy Transfiguration, Anchorage Div. IV 94. Yitonopoula Andrea Mandas St. George, Downey Advanced Junior

Evaluation 95. Young Athenians Cindy Malekos and Peter Saloufakos Annunciation, Modesto Advanced Junior 96. Zephyros Antonia Tzelalis St. John the Baptist, Las Vegas Intennediate

Nikos Varvitsiotis 97. Zoi Tis Mesogiou Marika Psihountas St. Sophia Cathedral, Los Angeles Advanced Junior