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.

Close Encounters Series: Yasmeen Godder

If you’re part of the New York dance scene, you’ve probably stepped through some of the same doors as Yasmeen Godder. If you’re part of the Israeli dance scene, you’ve undoubtedly felt Yasmeen’s influence and quite possibly crossed paths with her.

Visions of Dancing in Israel

An ad for the exhibit’s September 18th opening from the Israeli Consulate It’s not only Israeli dance groups that perform in Israel.  With enthusiastic Israeli audiences at the ready, companies […]

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. […]