International Exposure 2009: A Perspective from Abroad
“Five days later, we leave [International Exposure” with a semblance of an idea of what makes contemporary dance in Israel so vibrant,” says guest writer Brian Schaefer.
Machol Shalem 2009: A Cutting-Edge Dance Festival in Jerusalem
Machol Shalem’s mission is “to present an alternative channel to what modern, contemporary, independent dance can be at this time,” says co-director Ruby Edelman.
Mark Morris Brings His Musicality to Tel Aviv
“For me, live music is not a radical, weird extravagance; it’s absolute necessity, so that everyone in the theater – audience and performers – is alive,” asserts choreographer Mark Morris.
Isis: Performing Belly Dance and Tikun Olam
A deep love for belly dance unites Isis’s remarkably diverse members, and all of the dancers are passionately committed to the JRCC’s cause.
International Exposure 2009: Showcasing Israeli Dance
International Exposure 2009 will present the work of twenty-seven Israeli choreographers to over ninety guests including theater directors, festival directors, and journalists.