The Olympian Greek Dance Troupe has been in existence since the late summer of 1989. Today, they are a large troupe comprised of 30 members from all over the Chicagoland area. However, when the group was founded, the troupe was much smaller and actually known as the Asteria Greek Dance Troupe. As is explained in the following synopsis of the troupe's history, they have come a long way in becoming increasingly more popular and increasingly more professional.

In the late summer of 1989, the Asteria Greek Dance Troupe was formed by Nicholas A. Callas and several members of STS. Peter and Paul Greek Orthodox Church in Glenview, Illinois. The newly formed troupe spent the last part of the summer and the fall preparing its performance. By early winter they were ready for their debut at a medical convention in Evanston, Illinois.

The following three years were used to acquire new dances, new music, new members and new events. By 1993, the troupe had gone from one performance a year with eight members to six performances a year with fifteen members.

The successful 1993 season sparked and even more successful 1994 season. Through its increased performance schedule and increased visibility, the troupe was invited back for repeat performances at many locations. In addition, the troupe received new invitations to perform at out-of-state events and private events. Due to the troupe's increased popularity, the members decided to invest their own private funds in authentic costumes from the villages and islands of Greece. All of the mens and womens costumes were handmade by a recognized and award winning authentic Greek costume seamstress in Greece. It was at that time that the members of the troupe decided to rename the troupe from the Asteria Greek Dance Troupe to its new and present name: The Olympian Greek Dance Troupe of Chicago.

Each year since that time, the troupe has strived for perfection in their portrayal of this aspect of Greek culture. They have increased their number of performances, their repertoire of dance and costumes, their member base and, of course, their popularity.

1996 was a stellar year for the troupe. On more than one occasion, they were featured on the ABC, CBS and NBC evening news, the Chicago Tribune and the Chicago Sun Times. They were pictured with Mayor Daley and Commissioner Maria Pappas; and performed for the Democratic National Convention.

One of the biggest highlights was dancing for the President of Greece. It was the first time in Chicago history that a Greek President visited the city. The Olympian Greek Dance Troupe was honored to be asked to participate in this historic event.

The troupe continues to research the rich Greek culture of dancing and music and will strive to spread the culture through their dances, costumes and music.