Stavros is a Winston-Salem, NC native where he's been actively involved in the local dance program. Stavros has taught groups of all ages, has taught various Greek folk dance workshops throughout the US and Canada, and has served HDF in various capacities over the last 15 years.

Rev. Fr. Sampson Kasapakis, originally from Chicago, IL, graduated from the University of Central Florida with a B.S. in Psychology and minors in Chemistry, Biology & Leadership Achievement. He met his wife, Presvytera Mallory, during his time at the University of Central Florida and now they have three wonderful children Sophia, Christos, and Evangelia. Fr Sampson enjoys time at the beach, all sports but most importantly football, and fishing.

Fr. Sampson is a graduate of Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology. Fr. Sampson is currently serving as the Proistamenos, Lead Pastor of our St. Stefanos Greek Orthodox Church in St. Petersburg, Florida. Fr. Sampson serves the Holy Metropolis of Atlanta Ministries as a member of the Religious Education Committee, the Week 5 Director of St. Stephens Camp and as the Hellenic Dance Festival Associate Director.

Vassio is a member of Annunciation Cathedral in Atlanta, GA. She has attended HDF as a dancer, an instructor and served on several FIT Committees. Before HDF began, she was instrumental in teaching Greek dance workshops to various communities throughout our Metropolis. Vassio is one of the directors at her church for the 3rd-5th grade group, Pyrotechnimata.

Susan is a member of Annunciation Cathedral in Atlanta, Ga. She has been involved with their dance program for over 40 years as a dancer, board member and parent. She currently assists with costumes. Susan has been participating in HDF since 2005, and was a chaperone on the 2013 Odyssey trip.

Stacie was born and raised in Newport News, VA. She has taught groups of all age levels and currently dances for Thrylos in Charlotte. Stacie has served as Chair of the Greek Folk Dance Program at Holy Trinity in Charlotte for the past 16 years, which has grown to become one of the largest programs in the US.

Bess graduated from Georgia College with a degree in Exercise Science. She has been attending HDF since 2009. Bess is both a dancer in the adult group, Areti, and one of the directors for Yi Anemos & Fotia- the high school group, in Atlanta, GA.

Jordan has been instructing for the past 20 years. He has taught and participated in many workshops across the USA, and Greece. He has served on the HDF board previously, and has been a judge for the past four years.

Ryan is a member of Annunciation Cathedral in Atlanta, Georgia, where he has been a part of their dance program for 19 years.   He has been participating in HDF since 2009.  Ryan is both a dancer in the adult group, Areti, and a director of Yi Anemos & Fotia- the high school group in Atlanta, GA. In 2013, Ryan earned a full scholarship for the Odyssey trip to Greece. 

He is the Supreme President of the Sons of Pericles.

George is a member of Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church in Marietta, GA. He has been dancing for a little over 20 years, and his first HDF competition was in 2013 with the Hellenic Dance Troupe. He currently instructs the 4th-5th grade and young adult groups in Marietta, GA. The Greek Orthodox Church has been instrumental in shaping him.

A native of North Carolina, Stacy has participated in HDF for many years, and has held various roles on the FIT committee.

Dimitri Papadimitriou, a native of Atlanta, GA, is a member of the Annunciation Cathedral and has been Greek dancing for over 40 years. He has been involved with HDF as a board member, FIT committee member, director, dancer and musician. For over 20 years, he had the privelege of directing the Atlanta adult dance group and enjoyed many years of growth and success at both HDF and FDF. Dimitri has participated and taught in workshops in the U.S. and Canada and aside from dance, his passions include music, sports and traveling with his family.