Country: Greece
Director: VASSILIS DIMITROPOULOS
ELKELAM was established in 1982 with the following aims:
To conduct scientific research and study the materials that constitute the Greek Folklore Culture and the Greek Tradition. More specifically with traditional dance, music, song and costumes;
To preserve and inspire the folk inheritance.
The group has performed more than 500 times in Greece and has participated in more than 78 international festivals abroad in 20 different countries.
Awards:
- 2nd Prize in the Dance Category at the 61st World Folklore Festival “Albo d’oro”, Agrigento-Italy (2016)
- 1st Prize in the International Chain Competition “6th Chain Bridge International Folk Dance Competition”, Budapest-Hungary (2015)
- 2nd Prize at the 25th International Dance Competition “Golden Karagöz”, Bursa-Turkey (2011)
- 1st Prize & Best Choreography Award at the International Dance Competition “1st Chain Bridge International Folk Dance Competition”, Budapest-Hungary (2009)
- 2nd Prize at the 22nd International Dance Competition “Golden Karagöz”, Bursa-Turkey (2008)
Media channels:
Facebook: Ελληνικό Κέντρο Λαογραφικών Μελετών
Instagram: ELKELAM DANCE ENSEMBLE (@elkelam_ath) • Φωτογραφίες και βίντεο στο Instagram
Participation: in the solo/couple competition of the festival
