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The Metropolis of Boston Dance Group (MYDG) is a not-for-profit Greek folk dance group founded in 1989 and is the only dance group in North America certified by the Dora Stratou Dance Theatre of Athens, Greece.
The mission is to instill the culture and tradition of Hellenism and the appreciation of this great heritage in todays youth through fellowship, learning, folk dances, and songs. The program of instruction was designed to emphasize the authentic aspects of Greek folk dance, including music recorded with regional instruments and costumes hand-sewn by ελληνοράφτες.
The dance group strives to maintain the established mission and uphold the authenticity of our heritage while building upon the foundations. This is done by providing a comprehensive curriculum teaching children ages 7+ the history and culture behind the dances of Greece’s many regions. This includes information relating to the history, mythology, costumes, and traditions of the various mainland and island regions.
The young adult performing group educates onlookers, and performs at various functions throughout the year. Performances include local church festivals, weddings, cultural nights at professional sporting events and folklore conferences.