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The following teachers and choreographers make the team of Hora Aviv 2003: |
| Dudu Barzilay | Victor Gabbay, |
| Shlomo Maman | Don Schillinger |
| Nissim Ben-Ami |
Dudu BarzilayChoreographer and teacher from Israel. Dudu represents the new generation of choreographers. Dudu choreographed his first dance at the age of 17 years. While only in his late-twenties, Dudu has been a prolific choreographer and is loaded with energy. Among his popular dances are: 
Debka Inbar Inbal Shoshanat Separad Yachad Be'osher U'be'oni Haderech Aruka Ad Nshimati Ha'achrona Dudu markid (leads) in several sessions in Israel including one in Tel-Aviv, Chulon, Shoham and together with his father, Mishael, in Re-oot. Dudu is loved around the world and has been a guest teacher in the US, Europe, Australia, South America and the Far East. He will bring a special spirit to the camp. Victor GabbayChoreographer and teacher from Israel. Victor's 4th year with us! Victor is talented choreographer who earned the respect of his peers across the world as well as the admiration of dancers around the world. He produced more then 45 dances including some that are considered classics. Among his popular dances are: 
Tefani Li Ktzat Makom (Make room for me) Yom Huledet (A birthday) Be-dam Ahavati (Blood of my love) Cheruti (My Freedom) Babustanim (In the Grove) Ma'amin Beahava (Believing in Love) Maga Shel Mal'ach (Angle's Touch) At Matrifa (You exhilarate my senses) Le'sachek Ba-regashot (to play with emotions) Beche Kinor (Cry Violin) Victor has been a dance teacher since childhood. In the Army he was trained as a dance teacher. Victor is specifically known for creating couples dances that are filled with grace and romance. Currently Victor runs several weekly dance sessions in central Israel. He established a few performing dance groups among them is "Nachal Galil". If you are looking for romance in Israeli folk dancing, come and experience some of Victor couples dances. Shlomo Maman
Shlomo is an unbelievably talented and prolific choreographer, a legend! For the third year, he is the artistic director of Festival Carmiel, the largest Israeli folk dance festival in Israel and perhaps the world.Shlomo remains very popular throughout the years, and he still comes up with hit after hit. He recently produced: At Cheruti Haleli Yerushalayim Ne'imat Hashikorim Shum Balah Haderech Shlomo has created so many classics that young and old dancers admire! We will celebrate his talent with a special program. You do not want to miss Shlomo! Nissim Ben-Ami
Teacher and choreographer.Nissim has been with us since our first Camp! Like many Israelis, Nissim fell in love with Israeli folk dancing so much so 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 several 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 Canada and the US including Gilron dance retreat.. 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. Nissim has choreographer a few dances: Yafa At (You are beautiful) Salat Tichoni (Mediterranean Salad El Tiboron Ahavuni (Love Me) Linda Ah Nissim will treat us to some of his excellent programming with blend of "oldies," nostalgic dances and 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! Don Schillinger
Don is an established and popular dance leader in the Philadelphia area. He is currently running three weekly sessions. Don also leads the popular weekly summer outdoor session (at the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art on Thursdays). He 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 synagogues Hebrew schools, Jewish day schools, special events, festivals, parties, and simchas (Bar/Bat Mitzvahs and weddings).Don's energy is contagious. He is skilled in teaching dancers of all levels from beginner to advanced, and of all ages. Don is married to Karen and has two children, Oren (age 4) and Carolina (age 1). To contact Don or to find out about Israeli Dancing in the Philadelphia area, visit Don's web site at www.rakdan.com., send e-mail to schill@dca.net , or call 215-760-6800. |
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