Going Gaga: My Intro to Gaga Dance Classes

Gaga was developed by the Batsheva Dance Company’s artistic director, Ohad Naharin, and it evolved not only through his work with professional dancers but through experimentation with non-dancers.

Surveying Dance Technique in Israel: A Report from the Studios

I attempted to do my initial survey in a relatively methodical manner, working my way slowly from studio to studio and taking classes labeled modern (מודרני – “moderni”), contemporary (עכשווי – “achshavi”), or release (רליס – “release”).

Americans in Israel: Cedar Lake in Tel Aviv Dance 2008

It used to be that Israeli companies like Batsheva Dance Company and the now defunct Bat-Dor toured to the U.S. with American repertory. But Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet’s appearance at the Tel Aviv Dance 2008 festival marks a turning point in dance history.

Tel Aviv Dance 2008

Excertps from Barak Marshall’s new dance, Monger. Tel Aviv Dance 2008 is bringing companies from all over the world to stages throughout the city from October 23 to November 22. […]