Orpheus Youth Group Open House

+ Orpheus Youth Group Established in 1998 Goal is to educate and promote Greek music and folk dance traditions to younger generations. Orpheus Youth Dance Group is open to children from 9-15 years of age.

+ Registration Package and General Information  Welcome letter  Registration sheet  Code of Conduct  Calendar  Newsletter Web page Biographies Calendar Performances Special Events Social Events Future plans

+ Class Levels/Locations/Times Beginner Intermediate Advanced All classes meet at : 5:30-6:30 Thursdays Niles 2:00 -3:00 Saturdays, Glenview

+ Instruction Levels/Progression  Beginner Group: 1-2 years  Intermediate Group: 1-2 years  Advanced Group: 1-3 years

+ Beginner Group Instructors  Kostas Economou  Ethel Angelos  Jillian Economy

+ Intermediate Group Instructors  Vasiliki Kouchoukos-Grosso  Yannis Economou  Cathy Skontos

+ Advanced Group Instructors  Niki Rigas  Angelo Angelos  Katerina Rallis

+ Code of Conduct Attendance Arrival and Dismissal Make-up classes Behavior and Respect Parents ’ responsibility Parent observation dates October and March

+ 11 Dress Code for Girls  Orpheus dance shoes $60  Loose, knee-length skirt  Hair pulled back  White tights performances $10  White v-neck t-shirt – performances  Handkerchief girls $5

+ Dress Code for Boys  Flat tennis shoe/hard dress shoe (black dress shoes- performance only)  Comfortable athletic/regular ankle-length pants (jeans not recommended)  Appropriate fit at waist line (exposed under garments not permitted)  White V-neck undershirt for performances and appropriate undergarments/socks (black and white)

+ Performance Requirements Costumes will be provided to all members in an Orpheus garment bag with member’s name. Members will keep their costumes for the entire year. All costume items shall be carefully maintained during the year. The costume and garment bag will be returned at the conclusion of the end of the year performance Required accessories need to be purchased : Girls white tights $10 Handkerchief $5 V neck undershirt

+ Performances Museum of Science and Industry Christmas Around the World Sunday, December 15, 2013 Greek American Rehabilitation March TBD End of Year Performance Sunday May 18, 2014

+ Special Events/Performances Thanksgiving Day Parade Thursday November 28, 2013 State St., Chicago Greek American Parade April/May Participation at school events is encouraged

+ Communications is preferred, if not let us know Progress Report January Orpheus Newsletter publication Lyra Web site: Facebook: facebook.com/orpheusdance

+ Progress Report

+ ‘Lyra’ Newsletter

+ 19 Web site:

Orpheus Music Group Instructors George Lawler Eve Monzingo Danielle Economy Jim Stoynoff (consultant) 20+ members Practices begin Thursday, September 12

Singing Group  Lead Instructor Zeta Maniatis  Established this year as support for performances through out the year  Auditions are held at the end of the year  If interested please contact us for more details Classes start September 19

Orpheus Booster Club

Established in September of 2011 Provides assistance with a variety of tasks including social events, performances, costume maintenance, fundraising and others.

Orpheus Booster Club Open to everyone Meets every third Saturday of the month at Papagalino Café at 10:00 a.m. Next meeting: Saturday, October 19

Orpheus Booster Club Future Events Chicago Fire Greek-Night Sept 14 Bowling Party - December 26 New Year Eve Party - December th Anniversary Celebration – TBD

Social Events Text Saturday February 1 Vasilopita Celebration

25 Years Celebration 2014

+ Let ’ s Have a Wonderful Year! Complete registration Orpheus-wear available for purchase Orpheus dance shoes for girls/handkerchiefs/ under- shirts/tights Sign up for Booster Club Questions

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