II International Modern Dance Festival “PARALIA RHYTM WAVES”

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6 July, 2026

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Paralia-Katerini, GREECE

Modern Dance

from 129 €

6 days

Director:

S.S. & WOFA

Deadline:

15 March 2026

Participation Information:

With pleasure we INVITE Modern Dance, Contemporary Dance, Ballet, Postmodern Dance) (children, youth and adult groups ) to participate on II International Modern Dance Festival “PARALIA RHYTM WAVES”

   02 – 06  July, Paralia – Katerini,Greece 2026

  The intention of our invitation  and the Festival light motive is to present the cultural tradition of different countries and to provide an opportunity for the members of groups to get together, to establish friendships and culture presentation trough dance and music. The idea of the Festival is to bring the music closer to the people and to present the music on the streets and the squares. The festival is open for folk and choir ensembles, as well as orchestras and majorettes regardless of the members gender and age. Paralia is famous holiday place on the Aegean coast of Greece with many sends beach .Festival program will be held on the main square in Paralia and Olimpic beach.

General rules :

  • is a non-competitive sample modern dances performed by groups.
  • The number of participants are limited (only 3  groups from each country),
  • Each group should consist of most 50 members including dancers and managers
  • Groups should have prepared at least 2 type of dances, total program of 15 -20 minutes.
  • The performances will be in the evening hours so you can plan the day ahead and use it for visiting the historical part of the city and  excursions.
  • To send us short CV and photos of the group,
  • To take a flag of the country,
  • Groups should have there own transport for arrival and departure,

Accommodation Information:

Accommodation Options:
Participants will be accommodated in hotels and apartments in Paralia and Olympic Beach, offering 2 meals per day (half-board: breakfast and dinner). Hotels are located near the beach, with options such as Yakhintos, Katerina, Xenia Zeus, Ifigenia, Despina, London, Phenix, Rainbow Resort, Passion, Kronos, Bambus, and others.

Participation fee is:

  • 129 euro for 3 HB per person  (4 days/ 3 nights with 2 meals per day)
  • 155 euro for 4 HB per person  (5 days/ 4 nights with 2 meals per day)
  • 189 euro for 5 HB per person  (6 days/ 5 nights with 2 meals per day)
  • All double and single rooms are available upon request. Multiple-bed accommodations are assigned based on availability.
  • additional double rooms available at 12 EUR per person/day
  • additional single rooms available at 35 EUR per person/day

 Rooms for Leaders and Drivers: For leaders and drivers, two double rooms will be provided.
Tourist Tax: An additional 2 EUR per person/day tourist tax is required.
Extended Stay: Participants can extend their stay for 39 EUR per person per day (HB).

Festival Organizers Provide:

  • 1 free participant for every 24 dancers (24+1, 48+2).
  • Souvenir and gift for each group.
  • Certificate of attendance.
  • Welcome reception for group leaders (with drinks).
  • Advertising of the festival (press release, social media promotion, posters).
  • Free parking

Insurance:
Personal responsibility and health insurance are the responsibility of the groups. Medical services will be available, but groups must cover the cost of medical services.

Transportation: The festival will organize the transport for the groups coming by plane by picking them up from Thessaloniki  airport, during the festival days and back to the same  airport. (payed additional)

Program Information:

Day 1:

  • 13:00: Arrival and hotel accommodation
  • 18:00 – 19:00: Dinner at the hotel
  • 21:00: Welcome reception with group leaders

Day 2:

  • 07:00 – 08:30: Breakfast
  • 11:00 – 17:00: Free time (beach or optional visits to Thessaloniki/Katerini)
  • 18:00 – 19:00: Dinner at the hotel
  • 19:30 : Free time, Shoping, Night out

Day 3:

  • 08:00 – 09:00: Breakfast
  • 09:00 – 16:00: Boat excursion in Thermaikos Gulf
  • 18:00 – 19:00: Dinner at the hotel
  • 21:00: Party at ALOHA Beach

Day 4:

  • 09:00 – 10:00: Breakfast
  • 11:00 – 17:00: Free time or visit to Meteora ( optional excursion)
  • 19:30 – 23:00: Festival evening performance in the square in Paralia

Day 5:

  • 08:00 – 10:00: Breakfast
  • 10:30: Departure

Optional Extended Stay:

Day 5 (Continued):

  • 09:00 – 10:00: Breakfast
  • 10:30 – 14:00: Visit Katerini or relax on the beach
  • 19:00 – 20:00: Dinner at the hotel
  • 20:00 – Free time

Day 6:

  • 08:00 – 10:00: Breakfast
  • 10:30: Departure

 

Important details:
  • Festival Organizers provide a stage for the performance
  • Location where the Festival take place: https://maps.app.goo.gl/1e4f43CXsWFTzPVG7
  • The Official Festival Program will be provided 1 month before arrival date

Excursions Information:

METEORA:

  • Witness a breathtaking complex of monasteries perched atop giant sandstone pillars, a UNESCO World Heritage site of unique beauty and religious significance.

THESSALONIKI:

  • Explore the historic gate of Southeast Europe independently, encountering its famous landmarks like the Rotunda, the Arch of Galerius (Kamara), and the iconic White Tower.

MOUNT OLYMPUS:

  • Discover Greece’s highest mountain, a place of myth and exceptional biodiversity, visiting monasteries and walking through the nation’s first National Park.

POZAR – EDESSA WATERFALLS:

  • Relax in natural thermal pools amidst a verdant gorge and experience the stunning beauty of the Edessa waterfalls.

PIRATE CRUISE:

  • Enjoy a memorable day cruise on the Aegean Sea, visiting beautiful beaches and taking in the scenic views of the Pieria coastline.

SKIATHOS ISLAND:

  • Visit the picturesque island of Skiathos, strolling through its charming old port town and seeing one of Greece’s finest awarded beaches, Koukounaries.

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