Author: Deborah Friedes Galili

Deborah Friedes Galili is an independent dancer and dance scholar based in Tel Aviv. She holds a BA in dance history from Brown University and an MFA in dance from The Ohio State University. In 2007-2008, Deborah researched Israeli contemporary dance on a Fulbright grant, blogged on The Winger, and podcasted interviews with Israeli dance professionals on Israel Seen.

International Exposure 2008: Day 5

(Video: Vertigo Dance Company in Noa Wertheim’s White Noise) There is no rest for the weary.  In Israel, Saturday is Shabbat, the day of rest – but International Exposure is […]

International Exposure 2008: Day 4

(Video: Barak Marshall’s Monger) Just like the dancers, the audience is moving around a lot today at International Exposure. Our day kicks off at 11:00 a.m. in a high energy […]

International Exposure 2008: Day 3

(Video: Hillel Kogan’s Everything) It’s another jam-packed day of dance-watching! Like Day 2 of International Exposure, Day 3 features two programs from the 2008 Curtain Up Festival.  We’ll start our […]

International Exposure 2008: Day 2

(Video: Ov by Renana Raz and Ofer Amram) The opening night of International Exposure whetted my appetite for a festival full of Israeli contemporary dance, and now I’m ready for […]

International Exposure 2008: Day 1

(Video: Batsheva Dance Company in Sharon Eyal’s Makarova Kabisa) Tonight, International Exposure 2008 – a showcase of the year’s new creations by Israeli choreographers – will open at the Suzanne […]