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No beginners class May 15 & 22
Aaron is going to Los Angeles for a wedding and staying through
Camp
SheLAnu, so there will be
no beginners class on May 15 & 22. For those two weeks, we'll follow the
8:00-11:30 PM schedule. Tomorrow, 5/15, will be a party (no teaching, 6 partner sets).
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Workshop with Ohad Atia, May 28
Hosted by Rikud by the Bay
Our
friends Tovael Hagai and Jason Steckler have started
Rikud
by the Bay, a new Israeli dance session for young adults in SF. On May 28, they are hosting a workshop with the highly talented and friendly Ohad Atia, and they are inviting the entire Bay Area dancing community to join. Ohad has choreographed
favorites like Perach Ba'Aviv, Mini Kolech Mibechi, Zohar, and Perach Bashmama, and he's taught in the Bay Area at our 2018 workshop and NBK 2022. Other details:
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When: 7-10pm on Wed., May 28, 2025
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Where: San Francisco, Central Richmond (exact address provided when you register)
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How much: $18 if you pre-register, $20 at the door
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Questions: ask Tovael (hagai....@gmail.com)
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Click
here to pre-register
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Nirkoda Le'Chayim Session Details
Every Thursday
7:30 - 8:00 PM beginners ( beginners closed
on 5/15 and 5/22)
8:00 - 11:30 PM int/advanced
Congregation Etz Chayim
4161 Alma St., Palo Alto, CA ( map)
$12 general, $6 students
nirkoda.com/LeChayim
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We recommend, but do not require, up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination. Masks are optional.
Please refrain from wearing strong perfumes or heavy scents, as some dancers are allergic or highly sensitive.
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Nirkoda Ba'Kerem
Elad Shtamer & Michael Barzelai!
Sept. 11-14, 2025
DoubleTree Sacramento
It'll be an awesome camp with the dynamo pair of Elad & Michael! Registration opens late March or early April. Details will be on
nirkoda.com/bakerem.
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Camps and Workshops
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Yad
Beyad Boston. April 25-27, 2025. Natick, MA.
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LA
Mini Camp. May 3-4, 2025. Los Angeles, CA.
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BeLev
Echad. May 23-25, 2025. Vancouver, BC, Can.
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Camp
SheLAnu. May 23-26, 2025. Simi Valley, CA.
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Rikud
Rochester. June 14-15, 2025. Rochester, NY.
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Philadelphia Workshop. June 21-22. Dresher, PA.
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Playshop.
July 3-6. Rockville, MD.
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Machol
Houston. Summer 2025. Houston, TX.
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Gvanim.
August 21-24, 2025. Copake, NY.
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Shorashim.
August 2025. New York, NY.
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Karmiel
USA. August 2025. Highlands, NC.
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B'YACHAD.
September 5-7, 2025. Olympia, WA.
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Nirkoda
Ba'Kerem. September 11-14, 2025. Sacramento, CA.
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Machol
Merkaz. October 23-26, 2025. Oconomowoc, WI.
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Camp
Li-Am. November 6-9, 2025. Niagara Falls, ON, Can.
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Machol
Miami. December 2025. Aventura, FL.
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Toronto
IsReal Festival. 2025. Toronto, ON, Can.
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Camp
Ketzev Latino. 2025. Cancún, Mex.
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Machol
Maryland. January 8-11, 2026. Rockville, MD.
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Beketzev
Acher. March 19-22, 2026. Crystal Lake, IL.
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Israeli
Folkdance Festival. March 22, 2026. Cambridge, MA.
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Machol
Texas. Winter 2026. San Antonio, TX.
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Kochavim.
Spring 2026. Wimberley, TX.
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April 25-27, 2025
Natick (Boston), MA
Be part of Boston's one-of-a-kind Israeli dance community with incredibly talented and energetic staff and friends from around the world! With Michael Barzelai, Ilan Swisa, and Mitch Ginsburgh.
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May 3-4, 2025
Los Angeles, CA
Yaron Malihi and Tamir Scherzer in a 4500 sq ft beautiful ballroom dance studio. Includes plentiful refreshments and special catered late night food. Come early or stay after for special trips to Disneyland, Universal Studios,
local museums, the Santa Monica Pier, Beverly Hills, Hollywood, etc.
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May 23-25, 2025
Vancouver, BC, Canada
We are so excited to officially announce: Tamir Shalev and Marcelo Marianoff are coming to BeLev Echad, along with Nona Malki and the rest of the VIFS team! This is Tamir's first ever workshop in Canada, and we are honoured
to host him and all of you!
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May 23-26, 2025
Simi Valley (Los Angeles), CA
Dynamic workshops, delicious kosher food, never-ending snacks, Kabbalat Shabbat, dance-til-you-drop parties, memorable experiences, and endless opportunities for Facebook posts. With your hosts, Orly and Jason, and awesome
choreographers, Dudu Barzilay, Yaron Ben Simhon, and Shmulik Gov-Ari.
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June 14-15, 2025
Rochester, NY
Our annual Israeli dance marathon and workshop with Ken Avner. Dance your favorites and learn the latest hits in a casual, relaxed environment. All are welcome. Snacks included!
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June 21-22, 2025
Dresher, PA
Marcelo Marianoff returns to Philly in June 2025! Make a note on your calendar!
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July 3-6, 2025
Rockville, MD
Come celebrate the Fourth of July near our Nation's capital with a multi-day, Israeli dance celebration. Participants from near and far will enjoy all day specialty dance sessions, no teaching, and three evening marathons programmed by dance leaders from across
the country on a huge, wood dance floor in the Rockville Hilton’s largest ballroom.
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Summer 2025
Houston, TX
We host an annual Israeli Dance workshop in Houston and we invite world renowned choreographers to teach and lead us.
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August 21-24, 2025
Copake, NY
Join us for a weekend for laughs, fun, family, and non-stop dancing! Our teachers will keep you dancing the whole time!
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August 2025
Highlands, NC
Enjoy dance sessions and parties in at this beautiful, relaxing, rustic retreat in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Teaching and dance parties in our wonderful "Tree House" dance hall, with heated rooms, hiking trails, afternoon
wine parties, and traditional Kabalat Shabbat and Havdala services.
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August 2025
New York, NY
Commemorating 80 years since the first Dalia Festival, where the Israeli folk dance movement was born. With master teachers Ruth Goodman and Danny Pollock, and virtual participation from Israel of Ruthy Pardess.
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September 5-7, 2025
Olympia, WA
The Pacific Northwest's great session leaders lead dance sessions at this fabulous retreat for intermediate/advanced dancers!
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September 11-14, 2025
Sacramento, CA
Join us as we return to the lovely DoubleTree by Hilton, Sacramento, with the dynamo team of Elad Shtamer and Michael Barzelai. As always, awesome dancing, our featured wine tasting event — but most importantly, a caring,
friendly, and inclusive community!
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October 23-26, 2025
Oconomowoc, WI
Machol Merkaz is an Israeli Dance Camp based in the Midwest, the virtual center of the United States. Expect participants from all over the country and around the world. You’ll be hard pressed to find a nicer group of Israeli
dancers! Expect a wonderful atmosphere, courtesy of our guests from Israel - Eran Bitton, Hila Mukdasi, and Dror Davidi.
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November 6-9, 2025
Niagara Falls, ON, Canada
Featuring Rafi Ziv, Dudu Barzilay, and Michael Barzelai. Our goal is to bring the dancing family together in one place where we can enjoy amazing workshops, dance parties, delicious meals and more at Hotel Marriott on the
Falls.
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December 2025
Aventura, FL
Accomplished choreographers bring energy and creativity to the dance floor. It's absolutely amazing! Five dance sessions in an air-conditioned gym with wood floor.
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2025
Toronto, ON, Can.
We are going to have the talented and energetic team of Elad Shtamer, Eran Bitton, and Jake Altholz. We have many surprises in store for you as we celebrate 16 years of the Toronto IsREal Dance Festival.
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2025
Cancún, Mex.
MajolMX and the Department of Zionist Enterprises of the World Zionist Organization invites you to any amazing camp, on the most beautiful beaches in the world, great choreographers, with the incomparable Latin flavor and the Israeli spirit. We are very excited
for our camp of surprises, welcoming markidim and dancers from all around the world!
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January 8-11, 2026
Rockville, MD
Ohevet Ozevet Productions presents our camp serving the DC-Maryland-Virginia Israeli dance community. Participants will enjoy learning new dances, specialty dance sessions, and evening parties and marathons with great teachers.
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Winter 2026
San Antonio, TX
The various Israeli dance groups in Houston, Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio, are pleased to announce MACHOL TEXAS Israeli Dance Weekend. We are very excited to welcome well-known Israeli choreographers.
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March 19-22, 2026
Crystal Lake, IL
Beketzev Acher means "In a Different Rhythm". The energy level and fun you will experience is evident from years before (look at our photos)! We are proud to present an Israeli Dance ALL INCLUSIVE Camp featuring renowned choreographers.
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March 22, 2026
Cambridge, CA
Great dancers, interesting choreographies, traditional and modern Israeli music, it all adds up to a terrific performance! Don't miss a chance to join us!
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Spring 2026
Wimberley, TX
Everyone who has ever gone to Kochavim says it’s about as friendly a camp as you can find - and always with a great staff! Featuring a staff of great teachers.
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