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The following teachers and choreographers make the UPDATED team of Hora Aviv 2004: |
| Bonny Piha | Yoram Sasson | |
| Shlomo Maman | Don Schillinger | |
| Nissim Ben-Ami | Danny Uziel | |
| Staff |
Bonny PihaA choreographer and teacher and also a former Professional dancer from Tel Aviv. Bonny is a graduate of the prestigious Rubin Academy of Dance & Music in Jerusalem. He has been the director for many years of the largest dance school in Israel, Bikure Ha Itim Dance Centre. Bonny founded the Hora Shemesh Camp in France drawing annually some 150 dancers, and has been its Artistic Director for the past 13 years. 
He attended the dance camp Hilulim in the US for the past several years and has created:Chagiga Kurdit Simh'a Parsit Agada Armenit And recently the hit Dudu Bonny taught in European dance workshops and camps for many years including France, Belgium, Holland, Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Bonny has mastered several dance techniques and is an expert in dance movement. He is a high caliber teacher, multi-talented, warm and down to earth kind of a person. Bring your Darbuka and/or your singing ability and you will be amazed with Bonny's talents.. Yoram SassonIs a veteran choreographer and a teacher from Mevasseret-Jerusalem where he conducts very special and warm harkadot for many years. Among his known creations are:  Debka Ella Regesh Meorav Debka Tamir Lo ozev et hair Although Yoram has not been in the US recently, he is popular in many dance workshops and camps in Europe. Yoram is known for his boundless energy, humor and enthusiasm. He is a master in leading outstanding marathons to the satisfaction of hundreds of dancers. Yoram will certainly bring a fresh, dynamic and lively energy into the camp. 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:Chamaniyot Mul Hashemesh was voted as No. 1 partner dance for 2003 (Rikud Hashana) by "Rikud" dance user group 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 partner dance 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. Danny Uziel
Danny is a legend when it comes to teaching and leading dance sessions. He is leading a weekly dance session in New York together with Ruth Goodman that is considered the largest and most successful dance session in the US. His positive energy inspires everyone around him.
Adam Hirschfeld
Our Massage Therapist. Adam is a certified massage therapist with 9 years of experience. He has been kneading sore muscles at Dance Washington and Hora Aviv for the past five years. Back by popular demands, he will bring his table, lotions, strong hands and positive spirit to make your camp experience more pleasurable. He comes to us from Northern Virginia where he applies his massage trade part-time for Hands By Hirsch. Adam can also be reached at 703-978-8244.. Avi Pesach
Is our Tai Chi instructor and Reiki Master. Avi has extensive experience in Tai Chi Chuan, Chen style Tai chi, and Okinawa style of Kung Fu. He will offer FREE Tai Chi sessions to help you relax and relief your muscles tension. Avi studied bio-energy healing for one year. After attending several advanced courses he attained the level of Reiki Master. Avi uses Reiki to help people with variety of ailments ranging from physical injuries to migraines, and from backaches to cancer. For those who do not know... Tai Chi Chuan (Taijiquan) is a Chinese martial art that helps in dealing with tension and stress. Tai Chi is characterized by soft, slow, flowing movements that are executed precisely and emphasize power rather than brute strength. The history of Tai Chi traced its roots to the 2000 BC era and the practice of yoga in ancient India. In the 13th century, a Taoist monk developed Tai Chi as we know it today. There are several styles of Tai Chi. Reiki (pronounced ray-key) is a method of natural healing based on of hands energy healing technique. The energy is a force similar to the Chinese mystic force of Chi (meaning Universal Life Force Energy). Reiki was developed in Japan by a Buddhist monk in the late 1700s and early 1800s. |
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