Vertigo Dance Company in Noa Wertheim’s “Mana”
“The expression captured in ‘Mana’ carries the visual aesthetics of calligraphy: fine brush, dipped in black ink, forms a black blotch over snow white paper,” says guest writer Talia Baruch.
Batsheva Dance Company: Ohad Naharin’s “Project 5”
Are the dancers onstage men or women? The answer depends on which performance of Ohad Naharin’s “Project 5” you attend.
Antonio Márquez Brings Fiery Flamenco to Israel
After two previous successful visits to Israel, the legendary Antonio Márquez is returning with his company to satiate Israelis’ hunger for top-notch flamenco.
Kibbutz Contemporary Dance Company in Rami Be’er’s “InfraRed”
“We’re still in for a journey, exploring the tumbles of our human condition, sinking deep into its weaknesses, aspiring to new heights through time and space,” says guest writer Talia Baruch.
Exploring Israeli Society through Dance at International Exposure 2009
After two years of barely seeing any dance grappling with the Israeli context, I couldn’t help but wonder why so many works were now invoking this subject.