Our Executive Committee and Festival Implementation Team (FIT) work all year long to make the event a great success!

Christ is Born, Glorify Him!

We pray that you all had a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New year! The Holidays are truly a joyful time celebrating the Birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and ringing in the New year. Over the Holidays and Christmas break, we have been in communication with many Parishes in regards to the Hellenic Dance Festival as we also just had another Metropolis of Atlanta event, Winter Youth Rally. With the blessing of His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios, we are moving forward with HDF as planned in Orlando, FL. 

In light of this recent surge in the Omicron Variant of Covid-19, we would like to remind all of our participating families that all are responsible for the health and wellness of themselves, and also for the well-being of others around us. Therefore we are encouraging all to follow the recommendations from the CDC in regards to mask wearing which can include during dance performances. If participants/groups choose to wear masks there will be no penalties on doing so. Most importantly we are asking all to follow the CDC guideline that states if anyone has recently contracted the virus and has tested positive for COVID-19 that they should isolate for a minimum of 5 days and test before resuming public activities. Should any registered individuals test positive for COVID-19 within 5 days of the Hellenic Dance Festival Weekend (between January 10-14, 2022), he or she will be provided a credit to next year’s event equivalent to the funds paid for HDF 2022 (less credit card processing fees).  In order to receive this credit, a positive PCR test with the registrant’s name must be sent to registration@hellenicdancefestival.com  and info@hellenicdancefestival.com.

Christ called us to love our neighbors more than ourselves, and in doing so we know that the well-being of our brothers and sisters is the biggest priority. As you all prepare to depart to Orlando please keep the health of others in mind. If you are feeling sick or have tested positive for the virus, please STAY HOME and isolate until the proper amount of time has passed to ensure you do not risk spreading any illness to others around you. Also, please be mindful of your loved ones when you return from HDF, and do your best to isolate after the event until you are completely sure that you are well.

With Love in the Lord,
+Rev. Fr. Sampson N. Kasapakis
HDF Director and Chairman
Proistamenos of St. Stefanos Greek Orthodox Church 

The Hellenic Dance Festival is truly an "award winning" event.  We look forward to seeing you at our next Festival! Learn More about HDF...