Filippou Filippos

Prof. Filippou Filippos is a faculty member at the Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Democritus University of Thrace (DUTH). He holds a Professorship specializing in Physical Education with emphasis on Greek Traditional Dance, and is affiliated with the School of Physical Education and Sport Sciences. His academic career includes doctoral studies (2002) on traditional dance contributions in contemporary Greece and advanced studies in Social Anthropology (1993).

• Education: National Academy of Physical Education (1981), DEA in Social Anthropology (1993), DUTH Doctorate (2002)
• Teaching: Courses include traditional dance pedagogy, dance as physical activity, and performance studies

Research focuses on the sociocultural dimensions of Greek traditional dance, including its role in education, health, and cultural identity. Notable studies address dance's impact on social skills development in children, wellness for breast cancer survivors, and ethnological analysis of dance customs. He has supervised numerous master's theses exploring dance's interdisciplinary applications.

Publications span 40+ articles in journals like Journal of Physical Education and Sport, Arts & Humanities in Higher Education, and Ethnologia. Key themes include dance participation motives, cultural tourism, and dance pedagogy innovations.

• Advising: Supervised 8 master's students since 2008
• Grants: Active in curriculum development and cultural preservation projects

Labs/Teams: Engaged with DUTH's cultural heritage research initiatives and traditional dance education programs.