Tag: Ohad Naharin
In Defense of Responsible Dance Research: A Wartime Response
This response critically examines a video about Zionism, modern dance, Martha Graham, and Ohad Naharin that was circulated during the Israel-Hamas war. I respond to the inaccuracies and unsupported claims in the original lecture, and I call for evidence-based research and more nuanced discourse.
Dance at a Distance: Viewing Live Performance in the Context of COVID-19
Going to a performance used to feel as natural as breathing. Now, it’s a matter of breathing behind a mask.
Locating 2019 in Time and Space: Reflections on Ohad Naharin’s Latest Work
2019 presents a full-bodied embrace (and full-throated interrogation) of the current moment – and, further, it delineates a specific location.
Batsheva Dance Company: Ohad Naharin & Tabaimo’s “Furo”
Furo – a collaboration between Ohad Naharin and the Japanese video artist Tabaimo – returns to Tel Aviv this March, with performances at Batsheva Dance Company’s Studio Varda.
The View from Here
Atlanta-based choreographer George Staib reflects on his time dancing and watching dance in Israel.