DORA STRATOU GREEK DANCES THEATER. The living museum of Greek dance, since 1953, www.grdance.org A non profit institution subsidized by the Ministry of Culture and the National Tourism Organization under the auspices of the Municipality of Athens. Daily performances in the 900 seat garden theater, located on Philopappou Hill, opposite the Acropolis - An ensemble of 75 dancers, musicians and folk singers - A collection of 2.500 village - made costumes, jewels and other works of folk art worn on stage - Courses, lectures and workshop on folk dance, folk instruments and folk embroidery - Field research programs in Dance Ethnography, Dance History or Sociology - Study group, courses and workshops on Ancient Greek dance- Costume copies can be made to order - Close cooperation with the International Dance Council CID and the International Organization of Folk Art (both UNESCO non- Governmental organizations).

In the idyllic surroundings of Philopappou Hill, opposite the Acropolis, in the Dora Stratou garden - theatre,  regional cultures come to life.75 dancers, singers and folk musicians revive folk songs, musical instruments and dances in authentic local costumes, offering a wonderful spectacle and illustrating the continuity of ancient traditions. Performances from May through September: Tuesday till Saturday at 21.30 - Sunday at 20.15 - Mondays closed.