Dance
The professional company that brought the international classical repertoire to Israeli stages and audiences worldwide
Berta Yampolsky, born in 1934, is an Israeli dancer and choreographer, best known as the co-founder of the Israeli Ballet along with her husband Hillel Markman.
Juki Arkin (March 26, 1933 - January 27, 1996) was an Israeli pantomimist, dancer, choreographer, and actor.
The choreographer and creator of Gaga who transformed Batsheva Dance Company and gave Israeli contemporary dance a distinctive international voice
Moshe Efrati (1934 – September 26, 2020) was an Israeli dancer and choreographer, honored with the Israel Prize for Dance.
Janet Ordman (November 8, 1933 - February 7, 2007) was a dancer, choreographer, and co-founder of modern dance in Israel. She established the "Bat Dor" dance company and the Bat Dor School of Dance.
Rina Schenfeld's groundbreaking contributions to contemporary dance have solidified her place as a visionary artist and teacher in the world of dance. Her unique choreographic style, which seamlessly integrates objects and accessories, has left an indelible mark on the Israeli dance landscape and continues to captivate audiences worldwide. Through her creativity and dedication, she has enriched the realm of dance with a disti…
Baroness Bat Sheva de Rothschild (September 23, 1914 - April 20, 1999) was a scion of the renowned Rothschild family and a significant patron of the arts, notably dance. It was through her support that I acquired my very first computer. She was an extraordinary woman, a staunch Zionist, and a silent benefactor on a grand scale.
Jonathan Karmon (July 28, 1931 – February 6, 2020) was an Israeli dancer and choreographer, and a Holocaust survivor. He was the founder and director of the dance troupe that bore his name - "Karmon."
Israeli dancer, choreographer, troupe leader, and football administrator
Sarah Levi-Tanai (1910 – October 2, 2005) was an Israeli choreographer and composer, the founder and director of the dance troupe "Inbal," and a pioneer of dance in Israel. She was awarded the Israel Prize for Dance in 1973.
Liat Dror and Nir Ben-Gal are a renowned Israeli duo of dancers and choreographers.
Ezekiel (Hazi) Leskali (July 26, 1952 – May 26, 1994) was a poet, choreographer, and art critic of Israeli origin.
A pioneering Israeli dancer, choreographer, teacher, and researcher who carried dance from international stages into Israel’s cultural life
The American dancer, choreographer, singer, and actor who transformed filmed dance and made movement integral to the storytelling of the Hollywood musical
In the world of Jewish music, there exists a maestro whose biography, heritage, legacy, and contribution to the Jewish community and heritage have harmoniously intertwined to create a symphony of cultural significance. This is the story of Tzadi Tzarfati.