Batsheva's Latest: Dancing 'Elephants,' Rap and Gregorian Chants Color New Work by 'Mr. Gaga'
'Venezuela,' by veteran Batsheva choreographer Ohad Naharin, is intriguing and features superb dancers, but is less fully realized than his other efforts
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Jaffa Dance Show Pulls the Audience in - Literally
In ‘Common Emotions,’ Yasmeen Godder once again explores new territory, this time by getting the audience involved. Unlike much of her previous work, this piece has a relaxed and playful feel.
Israeli Dance Company Puts a Brand-spanking-new Twist on Folk
Mor Shani and the Inbal dancers have created a melting pot of folk dances through the ages. While some elements of ‘Simple Dance’ fall short, overall it’s a refreshing piece, complete with violent moves bordering on the erotic.
It Is the Lighting That Shines in This Tel Aviv Dance Show
Avshalom Pollak’s ‘Slug’ is polished and enjoyable, though Inbal Pinto’s choreography is missed. Lighting designer Yoann Tivoli provides the evening’s real highlights.
Israel Ballet Offers a Thrilling Black and White Take on 'Swan Lake'
In its new program, the Israel Ballet danced two versions of ‘Swan Lake,’ and choreography and performance were marvelous in both. But the real stars were the ensemble dancers
The DNA of an Israeli Choreographer's Fantastical Dance
In this work, the movement language is nourished by Ohad Naharin’s Gaga, but colored by a world of images reflecting the tempestuous personality of Sharon Eyal.
This Colorful Tel Aviv Dance Performance Is Off the Wall
In vivid contrast to its title, 'Wallflower' is a subtle, precise and highly imaginative dance performance.
Israeli Choreographer Fuses Opera and Dance, Creating Moments of Human Grace
Itzik Galili's new work, with the theme of power and the pursuit of momentary glory, does not allow the audience to sit back comfortably.
A World of Fantasy, Staged by a Tel Aviv Modern Dance Troupe
Beyond the movement language and the superb performances by Batsheva Dance Company’s Young Ensemble, these two works together create an enchanting evening of modern dance.
Israel Ballet's Cinderella Falls Flat
The dancers are good – in some cases excellent – and the execution generally polished, so the Israel Ballet’s ‘Cinderella’ looks professional. Still, there is the sense of a missed opportunity.
Solo Artist Dances His Way Out Religious Past
In his first major solo show, Dror Liberman displays honesty and talent as he depicts parts of his life story growing up in a large religious family.
Why Batsheva Dance Company's Ohad Naharin Is Still Lord Gaga
Batsheva’s latest work choreographs stories of love for the body and the tales it can tell, and is one of Naharin’s finest creations.
Only One False Move From the Dance Theatre of Harlem
The U.S. dance company performed four works at the Tel Aviv Opera House last week – and three of them were fantastic.
Body Flows, Body Blows Leading European Choreographer Returns to Israel to Create First-rate Work
Itzik Galili's dance work shares a stage with that of Tamir Ginz. Galili's is devoted to the flow of the body, and lovingly breathes with it; Ginz's highlights the pain of people who live under perpetual threat.
Post-modern Dance Gets a Triple Tribute
Three acclaimed artists collaborate in a new show by the Vertigo Dance Company, exploring old and new in post-modern dance.
Can You Dance a Yehuda Amichai Poem?
'Blackout,' choreographed by Rami Be'er and based on a poem by Amichai, is a daring choreographic work.
A Dance of Ice and Fire: Israeli Dancer Bewitches in New Performance
In her new work, 'Lie Like a Lion,' dancer and choreographer Yasmeen Godder shifts between past and present, igniting memories.
Dance Sharon Eyal and Gai Behar Present a Unique Lexicon of Movement
‘Killer Pig’ and ‘Sara’ reveal both passion and delicacy. It’s a pleasure to see the fluency of their L-E-V troupe.
'Swan Lake' Aims to Make Ripples in Tel Aviv
Matthew Bourne’s version of Tchaikovsky’s ballet is a witty encounter between the classic work and issues of contemporary society.
Body Moving: Batsheva Ensemble Perform a Ritual of Precision in 'Max'
Choreographer Ohad Naharin’s imagination works overtime as he explores the universal language of movement.
One With Nature
The dancers are the real gems in Vertigo’s new work, ‘Reshimo,' an aesthetic experience that projects an energetic sense of continuity.
A Return to Pure Dance
In his dance work 'Undivided Void,’ Rami Be’er elevates his composition to the pure essence of a master.
After the Flood: Tel Aviv Dance Group Portrays Aftermath of Tsunami
Virtuoso dancers alternating with superb illustrations, ‘Dust’ stunningly imagines the aftermath of a tsunami.
The Body Politic If the Middle East Were a Dance, It Would Look Like This
In 'Bodyland’ at Suzanne Dellal Center, dancers play France, Germany, Denmark, Israel and Palestinian Authority.
Israeli Choreographer's Internal Combustion Engine Bound to Explode
Dance heavyweight Emanuel Gat's new show explores art as the gradual, lifelong construction of a state of wonder and serenity rather than the release of momentary ejection of adrenaline.
With New Dance, Batsheva's Naharin Lives Up to Expectations
The feted Israeli choreographer's latest work, now showing at Tel Aviv's Dellal Center, plays with perspectives, gender, and features characteristic ambiguous ending.
Dancing Like a Duck Takes to Water
Yoni Soutchy's work 'Duck,' showcasing the fluid movements of Oryan Yohanan and Michal Gil, is more than a testament to the complicated relationship between man and beast. It is a deeply interpretative work of art.
Israeli Dancers in the Dark
Unlike other artists who want to create lab-like conditions, and use a white space with a floor, walls and harsh lighting, Roy Assaf's space is black, which may reflect his mood.
Compose Yourself
The unique Room Dance Festival returns with displays of flexibility, elegance and coordination - in short, a celebration of the human body's movement.
With 'Hikarizatto,' Israel Ballet Is on Point
The stunning work of choreographer Itzik Galili reminds us of the company's glorious past and has us once again optimistic for the future.