Israeli Folk Dance: Stepping into the Future

The second part of my coverage of Israeli folk dance takes a world tour of sorts with stops in South Africa, Australia, China and Cheyenne, Wyo. The story is a follow-up to my earlier piece in the Forward looking at 60 years of Israeli folk dance at the 92nd Street Y.

"Despite its name, Israeli folk dancing, like the country itself, has roots across the world. From its first dance, created by Romanian choreographer Baruch Agadati, the 'made in Israel' stamp has always appeared on parts manufactured elsewhere. Israeli folk dance has become an international phenomenon, according to Australian Aura Levin Lipski, a singer/songwriter who maintains a database of every Israeli dance. Choreographers and teachers, both Israeli and other nationalities, offer regular Israeli dance sessions in at least 32 countries."

 

Read more: http://forward.com/articles/137196/#ixzz1KT75nG6S