Dance

Cultural boycott surge: Israeli artists cut off from global stage after October 7

If artists are stifled and only one-sided rhetoric is allowed, the damage will extend far beyond Israel; it will impoverish cultural discourse worldwide.

BDS FASHION statement: Anti-Israel earrings worn in London.
‘SEPARATIONS/DOME,’ Batsheva Ensemble. ‘The work began from a feeling, an everyday sensation of vulnerability.’ – Bosmat Nossan

The body continues: In war, dance becomes a way to survive

Engraving: The Song of Miriam (1880), by William Blake Richmond.

Before the song: On Passover, Miriam leads with rhythm when the path is unclear

The writer with Roberto Casarotto during the interview.

Dancing for health in museums with dance activist Roberto Casarotto - interview


'Nekudot' dance by DJ Raphi spreads light amid darkness of war

A collaboration between DJ Raphi and Shmuel resulted in creating an uplifting and high-energy dance for his audience as a way to spread positivity through challenging times.

 Music video Nekudot

Yasmeen Godder and Dikla reunite for Shout Aloud at the Israel Festival

Nearly 25 years after their first collaboration, acclaimed choreographer Yasmeen Godder and singer Dikla join forces once again for Shout Aloud, featuring a new diverse cast of performers.

 CHOREOGRAPHER YASMEEN GODDER (left) and singert Dikla reunite in ‘Shout Aloud.’

International dance festival to be held in Jerusalem this September

Dozens of artists from around the world will come together in Jerusalem to perform solo and duet performances, featuring a finale by the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra.

 ONE OF the offerings in the upcoming Jerusalem International Solo Dance Festival.

Afghan refugee breakdancing athlete disqualified for slogan on cape

Political slogans and statement are banned on the field of play and on podiums at the Olympics and breaking's governing body later said the 21-year-old had been disqualified.

 Afghan refugee and Breaking athlete Manizha Talash strikes a move during a training session for the Paris 2024 Olympics where breakdancing made its debut as a sport in the competition.

No time to dance – a celebration of influential dancer Noa Eshkol

Fifty years after pausing her dance work for the Yom Kippur War, Noa Eshkol’s 100th birthday is marked with exhibits in Berlin and a performance in Tel Aviv, showcasing her enduring legacy.

 SCENE FROM ‘A Warrior & A Dreamer’ in celebration of Noa Eshkol.

Tel Aviv Dance Festival: Celebrating Israeli creativity amid adversity

Join the Tel Aviv Dance Festival from August 1-10 at Suzanne Dellal Centre. Experience 19 captivating performances by Israeli creators, including seven premieres and special tributes.

NIV SHEINFELD and Oren Laor’s dance party, ‘Disco, Baby!’

Flamenco in Hebrew in a Canaanite spirit

“As far as I know, this is the first time ever that flamenco songs will be sung in Hebrew,” says choreographer.

 THE ISRAELI Flamenco Dance Company will strut its stuff on July 27 in Tel Aviv.

Dancing through the ‘Hurricane’ in the wake of October 7

'I deeply believe that dance is healing for the soul, something we certainly all need these days', Eisdorfer says.

 Dorothy Eisdorfer and the young dancers in her ‘Hurricane’ project.

Coming together, dancing together - a summer camp for choreographers

International Choreographers Retreat in Quebec brought together global artists for rest, reflection, and cultural exchange akin to summer camp, fostering deep bonds and creative dialogues.

'Ofrenda,' a new video dance by Mexican choreographer Claudia Lavista, featuring dancer Julia Mezhetskaya.

Tel Aviv Dance 2024 Festival at the Suzanne Dellal Center focuses on Israeli creation

For 10 days, the festival will feature a variegated lineup of performances, premiers, open rehearsals, and outdoor performances showcasing the best of Israeli dance. 

 THE FESTIVAL opener will be Orly Portal’s ‘El Atal.’