"Our Rare Leon Dance Festival" is an annual charity festival for dance schools from all over Cyprus, held in Limassol. But it's not just a competition it's a celebration of dance with a deeper purpose. 

 

The festival is organized by the Phoenix Association (N.P 37/2025), held under the auspices of the Ministry of Health of Cyprus, and supported by ECOmbare and the Nɛpó kaι Xpúμa organization. It is dedicated to Leon Charalambous Hadjicharalambous — a ten-year-old boy and the first child in Cyprus diagnosed with Niemann-Pick A/B disease. 

Thanks to ongoing treatment and the support of the community, Leon is now giving back by helping other children with rare diseases through this festival. 

Part of the proceeds will be donated to the Little Heroes Foundation. 

 

Our Vision

We believe true talent shines brightest when it's used to help others. Long after the performances dancers will remember how their performance helped pay for a child's surgery or made a dream come true for a seriously ill child. They'll remember coming together with friends to make a real difference. 

That's the heart of this festival: celebrating great dancing while encouraging young people to support other children with rare diseases. 

Entry is free for participants, with limited spots available on a first- come, first-served basis. All participants must register through a school; individual entries are not accepted. 

 

About Organiser '' Phoenix Association''

The Phoenix Association (N.P 37/2025) is a group dedicated to the revitalization and sustainable development of the mountainous villages of the Larnaca region, including the village of Agioi Vavatsinias - Leon's hometown. 

With a mission to promote cooperation, education, and community resilience, Phoenix actively supports initiatives that strengthen local life and solidarity. 

As the organizer of the "Our Rare Leon" charity dance festival, Phoenix guarantees the transparent management and allocation of all net proceeds to the designated beneficiary organizations. 

 

We Are Supporting: ΙΔΡΥΜΑ ΜΙΚΡΟΙ ΗΡΩΕΣ  ''Γιατί κανένα παιδί δεν πρέπει να πολεμάει μόνο του τον καρκίνο'' 

Mikroi Iroes (Little Heroes) is a Cyprus-based charity founded in 2017 to support children with cancer and leukemia and their families. 

Mikroi Iroes is part of local networks and works to ease the burden of childhood cancer in Cyprus. 

The foundation provides financial aid and raises public awareness about childhood cancer through various campaigns and events, fostering community involvement and support. 

 

Event Informations 

Maximum No of Schools: 20 

Age Groupings: 7-14 years 

Dancing Group: min from 4 people 

Performance Categories: Participants are free to choose any dance style they wish 

Participation Entry fee: FREE 

 

Tickets are available for the audience at SoldOutTickets. Part of the proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to Mikroi Iroes. 

 

Let's encourage today's dancers to not only do well, but to do Good. We hope you'll join us!!