Μιλάτε Ελληνικά ; (do you speak Greek?)

When people ask you “μιλάτε ελληνικά;” (do you speak Greek) ,what do you say?

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You can ask, of course, “do you speak English?” and, most of the times, get “yes” for an answer.
HOWEVER : why not learn one of the most ancient languages of the world, and discover the roots of many words, used in many other languages?
We know how to do that!
We’ve been doing it for 20 years now. We teach companies, embassies, individuals, from beginner to high level.
We have experienced staff and adapt our material to your specific needs, whether they are professional or everyday.
We plan conversation groups, we do literature classes, visits to markets, and all sorts of activities that will help you improve your Greek and, when asked ” do you speak Greek?”,
answer happily “yes!”
Book your lessons now, that we are planning new classes !
by e-mail: info@livinlovin.gr
land line: 210-8077073
cell: 698 8607866

Greek Dance Classes in English

We are truly happy to hear about these classes ! Dora Stratou Dance Theatre is one of our favorite institutions in Athens and we’ve been collaborating for a long time.
We are really looking forward to seeing foreign students performing in the summer.
Do NOT miss this opportunity!!!

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NEW DANCE CLASS!

Greek Dances Theatre Dora Stratou

Is pleased to announce a

New Dance Class in ENGLISH

For Beginners.

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Commencing weekly from Thursday

2nd March 2017

at 6.00pm – 7.00pm

  • Basic steps and dances explained in detail in English

  • OPPPORTUNITY TO PERFORM THESE DANCES IN COSTUME ON THE STAGE OF THE DORA STRATOU THEATRE
  • Three-month course pre-cursor to a possible one-year course starting in October
  • Lessons to take place in the bespoke dance studio below the theatre at the rear of Filopappou Hill.
  • Price 70€ for the three-month course
  • For information contact Miss Ada Angeli on: 210 324 4395 or email: mail@grdance.org – subject English Dance Class.

 

 

Archaic Colors

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commencing Tuesday 31 July 2012 and for the next twelve months, the Acropolis Museum wants to conduct research on its unique collection of archaic statues, which retain their colors to a small or large degree, and to open a very extensive discussion with the public and various experts on color, its technical issues, its detection using new technologies, its experimental use on marble surfaces, its digital reconstruction, its meaning, as well as the archaic period’s aesthetic perception of color. So far, scientific research into the color found on ancient sculpture has made great progress and reached surprising conclusions that to a large degree refute the stereotypical assumptions regarding ancient sculpture. It turns out that color, far from being just a simple decorative element, added to the sculpture’s aesthetic quality.

For ancient Greeks and their society, color constituted a way to characterize various attributes. The blond hair of the gods projected their power; the brown skin of warriors and athletes was a sign of virtue and valor, while the white skin of the korai expressed the grace and radiance of youth.

The Μuseum’s initiative on Archaic Colors is based on very careful observation, on spectroscopic analysis, on special photography sessions, on efforts to reproduce the colors of antiquity and then to apply them on Parian marble, and naturally, on searching through written sources for valuable information on the pigments.
The statues’ crisp, saturated colors, on bright garments and tender bodies, combined with the rich jewelry, frequently made of metal, and elaborately curled hair created a singular aesthetic pleasure, making the archaic statues “wonderful to behold” for the people of the period.

Gallery Talks

Brief presentations which focus on “Archaic Colors” are held by Museum archaeologists – hosts, with rich visual material, both in Greek and English.

For more information click here.

Family Backpack «Archaic Colors»

On the occasion of the initiative on Archaic Colors, the Museum invites families to discover the archaic colors through the following games:

1. The game of discovering details in archaic statues, where color is preserved.
2. A painting box, which contains original mineral colors and pencils for children to color the Peplos Kore.
3. The DOMINO with some of the designs – in a variety of colors freely selected – that decorated mainly the clothing and earrings of the archaic korai.

For more information click here.

Color the Peplos Kore

Visitors also have the opportunity to continue participating in the “Archaic Colors“ initiative from home, through the online digital interactive game “Color the Peplos Kore“.  Visitors can use the brush and colors of their choice, color the statue of Peplos Kore and finally print and save their work as many times as they wish and in several variations