Pontic dance as an aerobic exercise

Stavros Moumoulidis
Physical education teacher. Athletics coach. Essayist, columnist. Author of the allegorical tales "Andromache and the dragons", "Petros and Michalakis the bear", the poetry collection "Stealth life" and the play "O Karagiozis ki Aristeros Pasha". 12 of his poems have been set to music. He played alto horn in a philharmonic for a decade.

Amoridou Sophia
Sofia Amoiridou is a graduate of the Physical Education and Sports Department of the Athens University, majoring in "Indoor Sports Activities" and minoring in "Modern Dance and Choreography". Her love for tradition and for Pontic dances finds expression through her many years of participation in local Pontic clubs. For the last 4 years she has been working in local cultural clubs and as a zumba instructor, inspiring and encouraging young and old to get involved in dance and sports. At the same time, she works as a gymnast at the Municipal Gymnasiums of the municipalities of Kordelio - Evosmos and Ampelokipi - Menemeni.

Ο "Panagia Kremasti" Association of Pontia Evosmos was founded in 1980 and bears the name of the historical convent of Panagia Kremasti (Matsoukas region of Pontus). The association is approaching 39 years of life and activity and continues to have as its sole and exclusive goal the realization of its statutory purposes, i.e. the preservation, continuation and promotion of the folklore, culture and history of Pontus Hellenism, as well as the social and cultural contribution to the local community of Evosmos. In this context, which defines its very identity, the need for its existence and actions, our club implemented and presents an innovative idea that simultaneously promotes tradition and physical education. Aerobics classes with Pontic dance are held only at our club.