Pre-camp party 7/6 with Shlomo and Tamir!

[Joyce Clyde]

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From: Aaron Alpert <aa...@nirkoda.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 4, 2023 2:32 PM
To: joyce...@hotmail.com <joyce...@hotmail.com>
Subject: [NLC] Pre-camp party 7/6 with Shlomo and Tamir!

 

View this email in your browser   Pre-camp harkada this Thursday, 7/6, 6:30-10pm, with Shlomo and Tamir!  Join us this Thursday for an extra special Nirkoda Le'Chayim! Tamir and Shlomo will be there to teach us some new dances and get us pumped for camp. Also, we celebrate July birthdays! Note that the session time has been shifted one hour earlier than normal, 6:30-10:00pm, to give us a little extra rest before camp. We've adjusted the schedule accordingly: There will still be 5 sets, total However, teaching will happen after set 2, at around 7:45pm We will replay the partner dance taught during set 3 As usual, please ring the door bell (a small white remote control on a green chair by the front door), and we will let you in.   Post-camp session Monday, 7/10  Camp ends Monday morning, so that night, Shlomo and Tamir will come to Loui Tucker's regular session. It's at the Orchard Pavilion in the Sunnyvale Community Center, 550 E. Remington Dr., beginners 7:30, teaching 8:30, open dancing until 11:30, admission is $10. More on her website.   NLC back to normal next week, 7/13 The next week, July 13, we're all back to normal with the usual 7:30-11:00pm time. We expect to be teaching some of the dances from camp!   List of all dances taught Session Details Every Thursday July 6 only, 6:30 - 10:00 PM Regularly 7:30 - 11:00 PM Congregation Etz Chayim 4161 Alma St., Palo Alto, CA (map) $12 general, $6 students nirkoda.com/LeChayim We recommend but do not require proof of up-to-date vaccination. Masks optional. Please refrain from wearing strong perfumes or heavy scents, as some dancers are allergic or highly sensitive. Come to Camp Nirkoda Ba'Kerem Join us for an Israeli dance camp and wine tasting adventure — this time, actually in the heart of California wine country, at the peaceful Sonoma State University campus! Two renowned choreographers and teachers, Shlomo Maman and Tamir Scherzer, bring fantastic new dances to NBK's relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Come make some friends, dance a lot, and have a great time! Registration is now open.   All the details Register now Camps and Workshops Hora Shalosh. June 9-11, 2023. Copake, NY. Camp Ketzev Latino. June 16-19, 2023. Cancún, Mex. Toronto IsReal Festival. June 22-25, 2023. Toronto, ON, Can. Nirkoda Ba'Kerem. July 7-10, 2023. Rohnert Park, CA. Machol Houston. August 11-13, 2023. Houston, TX. Gvanim. August 24-27, 2023. Copake, NY. B'YACHAD. August 25-27, 2023. Olympia, WA. Karmiel USA. September 1-4, 2023. Highlands, NC. Rikud Rochester. October 14-15, 2023. Rochester, NY. Machol Merkaz. October 2023. Oconomowoc, WI. Camp Li-Am. Nov. 2-5, 2023. Niagara Falls, ON, Can. Machol Miami. December 23-25, 2023. Aventura, FL. Machol Maryland. January 18-21, 2024. Rockville, MD. Camp SheLAnu. February 16-19, 2024. Simi Valley, CA. Hora Eclipse 2 & Kochavim. April 5-8, 2024. Bruceville, TX. Yad Beyad Boston. Spring 2024. Natick, MA. Beketzev Acher. May 24-27, 2024. Chicago, IL. BeLev Echad. June 14-16, 2024. Vancouver, BC, Can. Hora Shalosh June 9-11, 2023 Copake, NY   Join us for Hora Shalosh, a one-time-only weekend celebration of Moshe Eskayo and his legacy of creating great camps and great dances! We’ll have specialty sessions with Moshe’s dances and other fun throwbacks, as well as evening harkadot with today’s favorites and greatest hits throughout the decades. Camp Ketzev Latino June 16-19, 2023 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 first edition full of surprises, welcoming markidim and dancers from all around the world! Toronto IsReal Festival June 22-25, 2022 Toronto, ON, Can. After a long 3 years, we are back! We are going to have the talented and energetic team of Elad Shtamer, Eran Bitton, and, for the first time in Toronto, Sharon Elkaslassy. We have many surprises in store for you as we celebrate 15 years of the Toronto IsREal Dance Festival. Nirkoda Ba'Kerem July 7-10, 2023 Sonoma State Univ., Rohnert Park, CA Join us at our new and wonderful home, Sonoma State University, with two amazing choreographers, Shlomo Maman and Tamir Scherzer. As always, awesome dancing, our featured wine tasting event — but most importantly, a caring, friendly, and inclusive community! Machol Houston August 11-13, 2023 Houston, TX Machol Houston is excited to announce our next Israeli Dance Workshop, lead by Marcelo Marianoff. He will bring his dynamism, knowledge, energy and experience to Houston, Texas. Come and join us and feel the JOY of Israeli Dance and Music! Gvanim August 24-27, 2023 Copake, NY Join us for a weekend fo laughs, fun, family, and non-stop dancing! This year's amazing staff includes Chen Shporen, Michael Barzilai, and Melu Laniado! B'YACHAD August 25-27, 2023 Olympia, WA The Pacific Northwest's great session leaders lead dance sessions at this fabulous retreat for intermediate/advanced dancers! Karmiel USA September 1-4, 2023 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.  Rikud Rochester October 14-15, 2023 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! Machol Merkaz October 19-22, 2023 Oconomowoc (Chicago), 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 - Elad Shtamer, Tamir Scherzer, and Dror Davidi. Li-Am Nov. 2-5, 2023 Niagara Falls, ON, Canada Featuring Gadi Bitton, Michael Barzelai, and Yaron Carmel. 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. Machol Miami December 23-25, 2023 Aventura, FL Come join us for some fun in the sun with the Miami gang! Great dance sessions, air conditioned gym with wood floor, great dance community with legendary guest teachers. Machol Maryland January 18-21, 2024 Rockville, MD Ohevet Ozevet Productions presents our 2nd year 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. Camp SheLAnu February 16-19, 2024 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. Oh, and a few special surprises! With your hosts, Orly and Jason, and awesome guest teachers! Hora Eclipse 2 April 5-8, 2024 Bruceville, TX So you think all Israeli dance camps are the same old thing? Try one that includes a total eclipse of the Sun (on Monday afternoon). At the URJ Greene Family Camp, in conjunction with the National Folk Organization and Kochavim Israeli Dance Camp. Kochavim April 5-8, 2024 Bruceville, TX An Israeli dance camp where... Master teachers offer quality dance material both classic and new. Dance party programming is based on your requests. And everyone is treated like a Star! This year, in conjunction with Hora Eclipse.  Yad Be'Yad Boston Spring 2024 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 Mitch Ginsburgh and amazing guest teachers from Israel. Beketzev Acher May 24-27, 2024 Chicago, IL All-inclusive Israeli folk dance camp in the Chicago area. Belev Echad June 14-16, 2023 Vancouver, BC, Canada "BeLev Echad" is going to be EPIC! A great workshop in Vancouver, with fantastic teachers. Copyright © 2023 Nirkoda, All rights reserved. News and announcements about Nirkoda! Israeli Dance with Aaron Alpert are sent to this list (about 2 per month). 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