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The positive energy and nice ideas shared during the Dance session had a very
nice result on stage. Although I brought different costumes and props from
Athens, the participants helped me match the colors by lending each other a shirt
or a skirt when it was necessary for a choreography, because, for each particular
presentation, different costumes were used, depending on the style of the dance.
This year's Dance Workshop had a positive response by all of those who
performed and shared the joy of the dance experience. That contributed to the
success of the 41 st Session for young participants. Hopefully, this was the
beginning of future creative and inspirational experience throughout the Dance
Workshop.
In conclusion, I must personally thank some people who helped me and made
my stay and work a pleasant experience once again during this Session. The big
appreciation for their trust to my work to the President of the IOA, Mr Filaretos,
the Vice President Mr Moissidis, and the Dean Mr Georgiadis. Many thanks
to Kevin Whitney and his excellent assistant Giota because they both were an
inspiration in this year's fine art workshop. Also, many thanks to Panos Amelidis,
for the excellent for the great experience he gave us singing the Olympic Anthem.
Of course, I could not forget Mrs Laurel Brassey who tried so hard not to interfere
with the meeting of the "Dead Poet Society". Also, many thanks to Mr Fragoulis
and Mr Kritsinelis and everyone in the Academy because with their valuable help,
I was able to work under excellent conditions. And, finally, a big smile and thanks
to all co-ordinators and participants who helped to present the art of dance in the
most wonderful way.
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