Moiseyev Dance Company Why Athens city guide

Moiseyev Dance Company

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Where: Odeon of Herodes Atticus
When: 29 - 30th June 2016
Why Go: To see a globally acclaimed folk dance group at a spectacular venue

Marking a year of cultural exchange between Greece and Russia

On the occasion of the first anniversary of Greece and Russia’s cultural relations, the famous Moiseyev Dance Company will perform at the spectacular amphitheatre, Odeon of Herodes Atticus at the foothills of the Acropolis. The ballet academy is renowned for its Russian folk dancing and on this occasion will mark the cultural alliance between Russia and Greece by performing to the Greek music compositions of Mikis Theodorakis and Vasilis Tsitsanis.

Moiseyev Dance Company Why Athens City Guide

About Moiseyev Dance Company

Moiseyev Dance Company was founded by artistic director and choreographer Igor Moiseyev. It upholds a 70 year tradition and is globally acclaimed as one of the greatest folk dance groups. The ensemble has been honoured as Russia’s official State Academic Ensemble of Popular Dance.