Hundreds of new Israeli Partner and Circle dances in 2008

Rokdim is conducting a survey of the best dances of 2008.

Here is the link
http://www.rokdim.co.il/surveys/survey_songs.asp?survey_id=19

There are hundreds of dances.

Seems like a lot, 200 dances a year, on average 4 new dances each week.

How many can you possibly do in your group?

If the average dance is 3 minutes and if you dance for two hours straight, that is about 40 dances a night.

Your repetoire might be something like this:

- 10 dances you are learning and reviewing that you do each week

- 10 out of 20 favorites that you do every other week

- 20 out of 220 that are part of your rotation and do about once every three months

That gives you about 250 dances in your group's repetoire.

Lets say 20% of your dances are older than ten years, which would be 50 dances. That leaves 200 dances from the most recent ten
years or 20 dances per year.

Therefore you can learn about two new dances a month.

May 15-17 Vancouver Israeli Dance Workshop with Yaron Carmel

Vancouver Israeli Dance
Victoria Day Weekend Workshop with Yaron Carmel

The Vancouver Israeli Dance Society
May 15th - May 17th
The Vancouver Jewish Community Centre
www.vancouverisraelidance.com

We are excited and happy to have Yaron back in Vancouver, to teach us the best of the best and would love to have you join us for a
fabulous and fun weekend.

If you would like me to send you some brouchures, or if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Thanks,
Nona

Chicago NU HILLEL 2/26 Monthly IFD Classics/Nostalgia Party, brought to you by the color, green

Hi Everyone,

 

Don't forget that this coming Thursday will be our monthly Classics/Nostalgia night party.  These parties are always especially fun and I hope everyone will join us.  Don't forget that teaching for beginners starts at 7:30.  General level teaching is at 8:15.  We play requests from 9-11:30.  The charge will be $8.  The location is, as usual, Parkes Hall: 1870 Sheridan (southeast corner of Chicago Avenue and Sheridan), Evanston IL.

 

This month's party is sponsored by the color, green.  :o)  So wear something green (in the hopes that spring will arrive soon), or bring some green refreshments, or whatever.

 

Don’t forget to remind your friends.  Hope to see you there.

 

Also, if you haven’t already done so, please join our Facebook Group.  It would be really nice to make this an interactive communication medium for all of us, and it is much easier for me to use and maintain.  Please remind your Facebook friends who have not yet joined to request membership by searching within Facebook for Chicago NU Hillel Israeli Folk Dancing. http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=71027318992#/group.php?gid=71027318992&ref=ts

 

Phil

 

March 20-23 Tamaron 2009 Brochure & Application

TAMARON 2009

Israeli Dance Camp featuring Rafi Ziv, Ofer Alfasi, Eli Segal, Shmulik, Tamar and all of you.

March 20-23, 2009

This year again at the beautiful Hudson Valley, Resort, Spa & Convention Center,
Kerhonkson, New York www.hudsonvalleyresort.com

Presenting our talented, young & energetic staff.

Rafi Ziv

Fabulous teacher with amazing energy, talent & enthusiasm. Dances Al Tishkechi Otanu, Kama Sutra, Menagev Lach Et Hadmaot, Heya
Heya, Reiach Menta, Shir Mekomi, Michaela, Eich At Mesovevet Oti, Chikiti Lach, Mamriem, Ruchot Milchama, Gam Ani Rotzeh,Al Telchi
Li, Mecholot Damar, Kama Mazal, Esperanza, Halev Nitpas, and his latest hot hit Malachit.

Ofer Alfasi

Back by popular demand, his 2nd time at Tamaron. An outstanding teacher & popular markid in the Tel Aviv Area, Ofer will be
presenting the "Latest & Greatest Hits" from Israel.

Eli Segal

Well known markid with boundless energy, leader of harkadot in the Tel Aviv & Netanya area. Making his 2nd appearance at Tamaron.
Among his recent hits. Kol Hakoach, Bishvilech Notzarti, Eifo Hen Habachurot, Yasu Yafo, Halayla, Itach B'ahava, Pas Leyom Echad,
Betoch Hakesem, Ahavat Chayai, Hayeled Sheli..

We are very excited to welcome this power house team to Tamaron.

Shmulik Gov-Ari

Co-Director of Tamaron & amazing choreographer & dancer.

Kabli Oti, Milemala, Ha'ud Vehatarbuka, Agilei Damar, Lechu Neranena, Shabechi Yerushalyim, Lakum V'la-amod, Anchat Ha'adama, Eilat,
Nedunya, Kol Nedarai, Tarbuka, Eizo Shemesh Mevorechet, Lama Ma, Yateir, Sajani, Ahava Rechoka, Simcha G'dola, Choshev Alayich, K'mo
Sheat, Malachim, Mitachat La'adama ...

PS Debka Memuna, Eizo Rakdanit, Nof Baglil, Lanetzach Tzeirim, Leolam Lo Meuchar, Debka Medabeket, Na-aleh ...

Tamar

Co-Director of Tamaron & popular markida of dance sessions in NYC & New Jersey.

Always bringing you the best in Israeli Folk Dancing.

Our 2nd year at the FABULOUS Hudson Valley Resort and Spa, the premier hotel in the Catskills. All of our rooms are deluxe &
equipped with refrigerator, coffee maker TV, telephone, alarm clock, iron & ironing board, individual climate control & marble
bathrooms with hair dryer & heat lamp. Each floor has an ice maker & soda machine. All our rooms are centrally located & extremely
close to our beautiful private dining room which is right next to our elegant dance hall with its huge wooden floor. Both of these
halls are off of a gorgeous huge lobby with loads of comfortable sofas, wireless internet connection, a kiosk that serves
cappuccino, latte & other goodies, and a bar. Other hotel amenities include two state of the art fitness rooms, a full service spa
which includes jacuzzi, sauna, steam room & swimming pool. Massages are available by appointment. Game room with coin operated
games, a pool table & foosball.

There will be fabulous kosher food, including meat, vegetarian, fish & tons of salads. A wide variety of appealing snacks are
available to us all day & evening.

HUDSON VALLEY is an easy drive from Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts & beyond. 45 minutes from Stewart Airport. Very
reasonably priced taxi service available from Kerhonkson, all airports and from New York City.

For more info & pictures visit http://www.hudsonvalleyresort.com

As always we will have spirit, great workshops, parties, singing, our own Shabbat Services.

Per person for entire camp (4 days, 3 nights)

Friday afternoon- Monday brunch/review, includes all workshops, dance parties, meals & snacks.

All rooms are deluxe

3 night stay, 2 night stay
2/room $445, 2/room $375
1/room $525, 1/room $424

Service charge already included in above prices.

No Resort Fee.

10.5% tax is additional.

Call Tamar

Fabulous children's rates available upon request

A $50 deposit per person is required to hold your spot at Tamaron.

Make your plans early.

For info & to register contact Tamar.

201-836-2655 tamaron@usa.net

Israeli dancing for beginners in Washington, DC area

SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE? YOU CAN!!!!!

SPRING INTO ACTION AND TAKE YOUR FIRST STEP

At a Beginners’ Israeli Dance Class with Moshe Shem-Tov & Tamar Epstein

Thursday nights at Tikvat Israel
3-month seminar starts March 5th, 2009

Learn the basic steps and styles inspired by 6 decades of Israeli history and culture and be a beginner no more!!!

Advance registration required:

$80.00 for adults, $40.00 for students

Price includes admission to intermediate/advanced session, 8:30-12:30

To register call 240-899-5777 or e-mail me at dancetov@comcast.net

Israeli Partner Dancing Group on Yahoo

The Israeli Partner Dancing group on Yahoo has been going on for a number of months. This group was founded to find partners for people going to camps.

The discussion has led to complaints about partner dance etiquette.

There is a lot of finger pointing and not much responsibility taking in terms of who is the cause of the problem.

The group is trying to make a difference, which is commendable.

I have not participated, even though I think I have the answer to many of the problems, because I am waiting until my book is available.