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. He has served HDF in various capacities for more than 15 years. Stavros was the recipient of the Archangel Michael Award in 2024, in recognition of his dedication to the Hellenic Dance Festival Program.

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. They have three wonderful children Sophia, Christos, and Evangelia. Fr Sampson enjoys time at the beach, all sports but most importantly football & fishing.

Fr. Sampson is a graduate of Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology who is currently serving as the Proistamenos of 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 the Metropolis of Atlanta. Vassio was the recipient of the Archangel Michael Award in 2024, in recognition of her dedication to the Hellenic Dance Festival Program.

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, and she has taught groups of all age levels. Stacie has served as Chair of the Greek Folk Dance Program at Holy Trinity in Charlotte for the past 20 years, which has grown to become one of the largest programs in the US. Stacie was the recipient of the Archangel Michael Award in 2024, in recognition of her dedication to the Hellenic Dance Festival Program.

Bess graduated from Georgia College with a degree in Exercise Science. She has been attending HDF since 2009. She has been an Event Chairs for over 5 years. Bess is the Dance Ministry Coordinator at Annunciation Cathedral in Atlanta, GA. She dances in the adult group, Areti, and is one of the directors for the high school group- Yi Anemos & Fotia.

Jordan has been instructing for over 20 years. He has taught and participated in many workshops across the US and Greece. He has served on the HDF board previously, and has been a judge for the past five years. Jordan is a firefighter and paramedic and lives in Boca Raton, Florida.

Ryan is a member of Annunciation Cathedral in Atlanta, Georgia, where he has been a part of their dance program for over 25 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 also served as the Supreme President of the Sons of Pericles in 2022-2023.

George is a member of Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church in Marietta, GA. He has been dancing for 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. She has been the chair of Judging, which includes coordinating flights and accomodations to ensure all of our judges arrive at HDF safely, for several years.

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.

Presbytera Mallory is a convert to the Faith. She fell in love with Greek culture, dance, and music when she met Fr. Sampson in 2008. Presbytera is a Programming Assistant for the Orthodox Christian Network. Their family serves the Saint Stefanos Greek Orthodox Church community in St. Petersburg, FL