Dancing is a major part of Michelle Kotsagrelos’ life.
The Bethel Park resident has instructed many a soul in the traditional steps from the mainland and islands of Greece for more than 30 years.
“It is so much a part of our lives,” said Kotsagrelos, assistant director of the Grecian Odyssey Dancers of East Pittsburgh. “Whenever anyone actually meets me, within five minutes they know I Greek dance. It is so much a part of who I am … It’s part of my culture. I was raised with it since I was a child. It keeps me connected to my heritage with my grandparents. They were born in Greece.”
Live entertainment, outdoor seating and more menu items are all part of the return of the Oakmont Greek Food Festival later this month. It is the 47th year for the festival presented by the Dormition of the Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church at 12 Washington Ave. Food will be served from