Yemenite & Early Israeli folk Dances featured at SHORASHIM, NYC, Labor Day Weekend Aug. 31-Sept. 3, 2007
Aug. 31-Sept. 3, 2007
Nostalgia Labor Day Weekend
on Broadway
for the 16th Annual
SHORASHIM
Roots of Israeli Folk Dance
Featuring two Special Guest Teachers to Celebrate
20 Years of the Rikuday Dor Rishon Dance Session
Workshops: Sat, Sun, & Mon: Ayalah @ 2pm; Seadia @ 4pm; - $15/workshop
Parties: Fri. & Mon. @ 8pm - $10/night;
Marathons: Sat. & Sun. @ 8pm - $20/night
Special Rate for the Whole Weekend: $130
Day Passes: Sat & Sun. - $45; Mon. - $35
Students (under 21) & seniors (over 65) with ID - $2 off any session
All events are in an air-conditioned dance studio with a wood floor at
Bridge for DANCE 2726 Broadway @ 104th St.
Information: 917-207-0093; www.rikud.net
SEADIA AMISHAI
Creator Of Adama Admati, Ashlayot, Bisabisi, Bo Iti El Hagalil, Mi Li
Yiten and other great dances. Seadia, known affectionately as Sedi, is
one of Israel's most creative and dynamic choreographers. He is a
specialist in Yemenite folk culture, often reflected in his dances. Sedi
will review or teach many of his dances at Shorashim, including many
based on authentic Yemenite movements. It is always a memorable experience
to be with and learn from this warm, vibrant and enthusiastic teacher.
AYALAH GOREN KADMAN
Israeli dance expert who established and directs the ethnic dance program
at the Rubin Academy of Music and Dance in Jerusalem. Ayalah is one of
the foremost teachers, choreographers and researchers of Israeli folk and
ethnic dance. She has been intimately involved with the annual Shorashim
weekends since they began in 1992. We welcome Ayalah back again to
Shorashim, where she brings her inexhaustible energy to share with us a
vast and unique knowledge of the classic folk dances of Israel.
4 nights of marathons/parties @ 8pm & 3 days of afternoon workshops
You can pick & choose the events to fit YOUR schedule
Preliminary Program & Rates at the Door
Workshops: Sat, Sun, & Mon: Ayalah @ 2pm; Seadia @ 4pm; - $15/workshop
Parties: Fri. & Mon. @ 8pm - $10/night;
Marathons: Sat. & Sun. @ 8pm - $20/night
Special Rate for the Whole Weekend: $130
Day Passes: Sat & Sun. - $45; Mon. - $35
Students (under 21) & seniors (over 65) with ID - $2 off any session
All events are in an air-conditioned dance studio with a wood floor at
Bridge for DANCE 2726 Broadway @ 104th St.
Information: 917-207-0093; www.rikud.net
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT SHORASHIM (INCLUDING DETAILS FOR THOSE COMING
FROM OUT OF TOWN) & SOME NEW THINGS FOR THIS YEAR
* On the opening Friday night, Seadia Amishai will conduct a Yemenite
Kabalat Shabbat which he is known for at the popular Kibbutz Ginegar
end-of-month Oneg Shabbat dance session (also on August 31).
* To kick off the 20th anniversary year of our Rikuday Dor Rishon dance
session, we will honor the early choreographers of Israeli folk dancing
who are no longer with us. Ayalah Goren, who knew all of them personally,
will give three special workshops teaching some of their best dances.
* Shorashim continues the tradition of providing the best teachers
at an affordable cost. Regular rates per session are the same as last
year. By popular request, we are offering a special reduced rate for the
whole weekend of only $130.
* You can pick and choose the workshop(s) and party/marathon nights that
are appropriate for you, which can result in a considerable savings. Make
your plans based on the preliminary schedule listed above.
* Much of the day is free, with workshops by our guest teachers scheduled
in mid-afternoon, so you can sleep late or take advantage of the numerous
attractions in New York City during part of the day.
* All registration is on-site and there is no formal pre-registration.
However, reservations for those coming from out-of-town will be accepted.
Since space may be limited, entry will be on a first come-first serve
basis and latecomers will be admitted as space permits to each event.
* As a courtesy to visitors to New York City attending Shorashim, a list
of reasonably priced hostels and hotels within walking distance of Bridge
for Dance will be provided, if requested.
* A video will also be available of all the dances taught at the weekend
from Ben Hole (who also has videos of previous Shorashim weekends).
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