Photograph, Greek dance group, 1948

Historical information

The photo was taken at a Grecian Ball at which the Olympic Club Dancing Group dressed in national costumes performed Greek traditional dances. The couple on the left is Madelaine Cosmas and Spiro Paizis; the on right in the foreground are Irini Pappas and Nick Lappas.

Significance

The maintenance of traditional Greek dancing has been an important in retaining traditional culture within expatriate Greek communities.

Physical description

A print of a black and white photograph of two ladies and two menders in Greek traditional costume and dancing. Two musicians, a violinist and a piano accordion player are providing the music for the dancers.

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