Opening night: 25 May 2007 - Closing night: 23 September 2007

Performance schedule:    Tuesday till Saturday: 21.30 hours; Sunday: 20.15 hours , Monday: closed

In the idyllic surroundings of Philopappou Hill, opposite the Acropolis, in the Dora Stratou garden-theatre, every night regional cultures come to life. 75 dancers, singers and folk musicians reenact folk songs, musical instruments and dances in authentic local costumes, offering a wonderful spectacle and illustrating the continuity of ancient traditions. The national Greek Dances Theatre "Dora Stratou" is unique in its kind in the world. Founded in 1953, it is the living museum of Greek dance.  Dances, songs and music are presented in their original forms that were or are still performed in the respective villages or islands.  Costumes are authentic museum pieces, handmade in villages a century ago. The company wardrobe contains 2,000 costumes from all over , complete with jewelry and accessories. Extensive field studies by a team of researchers under the direction of professor Alkis Raftis supports the fidelity of performances to the original. The cultural and educational activities of the Theatre are permanently financed by the Ministry of Culture, the National Tourism Organization and other government agencies.