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I am pleased to introduce following teachers, choreographers and staff who joined Dance Washington 2000: |
| Nir Dor | Rafi Ziv | Yoram Carmel | Nissim Ben-Ami |
| Moshe Shem-Tov | Fran Amkraut |
| Don Schillinger | Shalom Nevet. |
Nir DorNir, native of Israel, belongs to the second generation of Israeli choreographers. He is a composer, a choreographer and a dance leader. Most of his dances were taught in Australia, South America and Europe. Among his popular dances in US: 
Luna (name) Miz'rach Ma'arav (East West) Tzipor Me'turefet (Crazy Bird) Mashav Ru'ach. (A Breeze) Currently Nir representing Israel in Mexico where he teaches music and dance in Jewish schools and is a director of a dance studio in Mexico City. If you are looking for excitment and energy in Israeli folk dancing, come and dance with Nir. Rafi ZivRafi is young choreographer from Israel. He leads 5 nightly sessions in southern Israel in Beer-Sheva.. Rafi choreographed: 
Menagev Et Hadma'ot (Wipe the tears) Simchat Ha'nigun (The joy of the tune) Roni (name) Rafi is very energetic and will add a youngish atmosphere to our dance camp. Rafi particiapted in many dance camps in Europe and in Canada (Dance Montreal). Following his participation in Dance Washington last year, Rafi is back by popular demands! Come and enjoy the fun with Rafi. Yoram Carmel Yoram is realtively a young dance teacher, 26 years old, from central Israel, Zichron Ya'acov. He run three large weekly dance sessions and is considered one of the rising dance leaders and soon to be choreographer in Israel. This will be Yaron's first participation in a dance camp in the US. Yoram will bring a fresh atmosphere to Dance Washington. He is working on the choreography of two dances. We will post them, as they become available. Moshe Shem-Tov
Moshe, a native Israeli, is the leader of the largest dance session in the Washington DC area. He is very popular and Thursday Night Dancing became a tradition of dancing and social gathering for people of wide range of dance levels and ages.Last year at Dance Washington he introduced his first choreographed dance, Siniorita, which gain acceptance throughout US and recently in Israel. Since then, he participated in Hillula and Finally Philly dance camps. In addition, Moshe has over 12 year experience in teaching and leading Israeli folk dance groups. It is hard to describe in words Moshe's talent on the dance floor; you must experience it! He is charismatic with the ability to charm and energize all the people around him. Come and see for yourself. Moshe will teach some of his own new dances and also the latest dance hits. He will also lead and direct the beginner dancers. During the day, Moshe busy running his successful Heating and Air Conditioning Business. Don Schillinger
Don will be in his third year with us. Don is an established and popular dance leader in the
Philadelphia area. He is currently running two weekly sessions (Tuesdays, Cherry Hill, NJ; Thursdays, Philadelphia, PA). Don also leads a weekly summer outdoor session (at the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art on Thursdays). Don has participated in many dance workshops as a guest instructor around the country. He founded
RAK-DAN Israeli Dancing with a mission to reach the non-dance community and to introduce them to Israeli Dancing through special events, weddings, Bar/Bat Mitvahs, synagogue educational programs, etc.Don is energetic and his energy in dancing is contagious. Don is skilled in teaching dancers of all levels from beginner to advanced, and of all ages (children and adults). br> If you have children, or if you or your spouse are a beginner dancer (that is a person with little or no prior dancing experience), come and treat yourself to the superb and delightful teaching offered by Don. Don is a Budget Analyst at the University of Pennsylvania. He is married to Karen, his dance partner, and lives in Center City, Philadelphia. Don and Karen have one year old son, Oren. To contact Don or to find out about Israeli Dancing in the Philadelphia area, please send e-mail to schill@mail.med.upenn.edu or call 215-893-0727. Nissim Ben-Ami
Nissim is back from last year! Like many Israelis, Nissim fell in love with Israeli folk dancing so much he made it his career, 'living and breathing' it for over two decades in Israel. He has successfully led, taught and run large dance marathons. He also attended teachers' workshops and directed performing groups.
For the past 5 years Nissim has been the leader of one of the largest dance sessions in the Miami area. He has also taught in numerous dance camps across South America, Canada and the US. Nissim is good! He is dedicated! He is funny! He is personable! He is talented! And most of all, he is down to earth kind of a guy. Nissim is married to Debbie (his ex-dance partner) and has 3 children. His older son, Maor, a competent dancer himself, has been working with Nissim. Nissim will treat us to some of his favorite "oldies," nostalgic dances (we are celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Israeli Independence), and also to the latest dance hits. He is that versatile. Guys and gals, bring your dance shoes so you can keep up with Nissim. Beware! Nissim may infect everyone with FUN FEVER! Fran Amkraut
Fran Amkraut is young, vibrant and excellent dancer. She teaches and leads dancing for people of all ages, from toddlers to senior citizens. Having begun dancing at young age, she is familiar with both "old" and "new" dances. In the past few years, Fran has had experience running dance programs for children at summer camps and Hebrew schools. Fran performed and managed the PARPARIM Ensemble (which is directed by Ruth Goodman from New York). She also coordinated the Israeli Folk Dance Festival and Festival of the Arts produced annually by the Israeli Dance Institute. Fran has assisted in leading and instructing the Monday Night dance session at Columbia University where she is a senior. She is the choreographer for Shalhevet, the dance troupe of Columbia University, Bernard College and JTS (Jewish Theological Seminary). In addition, Fran has introduced the most recent line dances at the popular New York 92nd Street Y session on Wednesday nights. Fran is preparing a special program for children and beginner dancers. Together with Don Schillinger and Moshe Shem-Tov she is putting together a powerful and exciting program for all those who dare to try!! Bring your youngsters for a special treat! Shalom Nevet
Shalom Nevet is an Israeli avid dancer from Rockville, MD. His help over the past two years, 1998 and 1999, was very valuable. Shalom's organizational skills and his knowledge of computers is going to make this camp - All Electronic! |