The 32nd Annual
SHORASHIM
ROOTS OF ISRAELI FOLK DANCE
 
NOSTALGIA LABOR DAY WEEKEND
FOUNDED & DIRECTED BY
HAIM KAUFMAN
 
PRESENTED IN-PERSON & VIRTUALLY VIA ZOOM
 
SATURDAY SEPT 2nd - MONDAY SEPT 4th, 2023
 
Celebrate Israel at 75
through the rich repertoire of dances created to
Shirei Eretz Yisrael HaYaffa
Songs of the Beautiful Land of Israel
 
Featuring Master Teachers
RUTH GOODMAN & DANNY POLLOCK
Presenting their popular repertoire dance workshops and running fun night-time parties. 
 
With Guest Choreographer
SHMULIK GOV-ARI

 

Guest Teachers

Is one of the most accomplished Israeli choreographers whose classic circle and couple dances include Anavai, Ahavat Hachayalim, Eizo Shemesh Mevorechet, Hatzrif Haraua, Kol Nedarai, Lakum Vela’amod, L'chu N'ranena, Na’ale, Sajani, Shabechi Yerushalayim, Shir Haflaga, Stam Yom Shel Chol and Ya Teir, among many others. Of Yemenite origin, the dances he creates represent a variety of styles and are loved by all. Shmulik returns to Shorashim after 5 years to, once again, share his creativity as our featured guest choreographer.

RUTH GOODMAN

Ruth Goodman is director of the Israeli Dance Institute, the annual Israel Folk Dance Festival and the Jewish/Israeli dance division of 92Y in New York. She is founder and director of the Parparim Ensemble of Israeli Dance and has directed a variety of dance programs and conducted dance workshops for teachers.  As in past years, Ruth brings her many talents to Shorashim.

DANNY POLLOCK

Danny Pollock is a well-known master teacher of Israeli folk dance in the New York region.  Danny returns once again to teach his popular classic repertoire dance workshops at Shorashim, which have become an established tradition that we look forward to with great anticipation. “Dancing Danny” brings a lot of fun & joy to workshops as well as nightly parties.

SCHEDULE
Saturday September 2
Opening Dance Party
Enjoy the classics and favorites from Rikuday Dor Rishon and Shorashim
8:30pm
Sunday September 3
Afternoon Workshop
Presented by Shmulik Gov-Ari, Ruth Goodman and Danny Pollock
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Dance Party
Enjoy more classics and favorites from Rikuday Dor Rishon and Shorashim
8:00pm
Monday September 4
Afternoon Concluding Workshop and Dance Event
Presented by by Ruth Goodman and Danny Pollock
2:00pm - 5:00pm
 
In order to make Hybrid Shorashim 2023 possible, please note the following fee schedule:
 
IN-PERSON (Rates for those who pre-register):
Workshops: $25 each
Evening Parties: $25 each
Full Weekend (all events): $90
 
FOR THOSE WHO PAY AT THE DOOR: PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE WILL BE A $5 SURCHARGE FOR EACH EVENT OR A $10 FULL WEEKEND SURCHARGE.
 
VIRTUAL (via Zoom):
Workshops: $20 each
Evening Parties: $15 each
Full Weekend (all events): $60
 
Links and passcodes for each event will be emailed to those who register.
Please register by providing your contact information to:
 
 
In order to confirm your registration, please provide the information requested below to: IDI@israelidanceinstitute.org
 
Name
Email
Phone/Cell
Please indicate which weekend events you are planning to attend.
 
Registration confirmation for "in-person" participants and Zoom links with passcodes for "virtual" participants will be emailed to those who register with their payment.

 

Any additional contribution to the Israeli Dance Institute is most appreciated.
Donations can be made directly through the "Donate to Israeli Dance Institute Inc" online link:
PAYPAL - CREDIT CARD LINK

(Note: Israeli Dance Institute Inc is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and all additional contributions are tax-deductible.)

Please indicate that your donation is for Shorashim 2023.

For those who prefer to send a check, please have it payable to:

ISRAELI DANCE INSTITUTE and mail it to: Israeli Dance Institute, P.O. Box 124, New York, NY 10025.

INFORMATION & SCHEDULE CHANGES: 917-207-0093

E-mail to rikudayam@gmail.com

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