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The following teachers and choreographers are on the team of Hora Aviv 2008: |
| Ben-Simchon, Yaron | Maman, Shlomo |
| Goldstein, Mona | Goldman, Howie & Aliza |
| Huber, Mickey | Lambert, Karina |
| Schillinger, Don | Shem-Tov, Moshe |
| Uziel, Danny | Staff |
Shlomo Maman
Shlomo is an unbelievably talented and prolific
choreographer, a legend! For the Fifth 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:Asufim Seret Shachor Lavan Beahava Ubemilah Tova At Cheruti Haderech Haleli Yerushalayim Ne'imat Hashikorim Chamaniyot Mul Hashemesh Shlomo has created so many classics that young and old dancers admire! Shlomo is preparing a special surprise for our 11th year together with Yaron Ben-Simchon. Come and meet Shlomo again in his annual pilgrimage to Hora Aviv! Yaron Ben-Simchon
Yaron is a choreographer and a teacher from Israel. He is a first timer
at Hora Aviv! He is energetic and has created one hit after another. Here
are some: |
Don Schillinger
Don is our night dance programmer! Don is an established and popular dance leader in the Philadelphia area. He is currently running a few 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 6) and Carolina (age 3). 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. Mona Goldstein
Mona, a teacher and choreographer, has grown up in the Israeli folk dance world. She started dancing as a child and in high school she performed with Yesodot dance Troupe.
Mona currently teaches Israeli folk dancing three times a week: one the largest Washington, DC and two in Maryland. She choreographed:Ohevet Ozevet Tzar Meod Harumba with Moshany Jumbo Jet At Hora Aviv two years ago she taught her line dance, Tzar Meod, and introduced with Moshany the partner dance, Harumba. Last year Mona taught her partner dance Jumbo Jet. Mona is energetic and has bubbly personality. She promises to make the Hora Aviv experience friendly and exciting. 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.Moshe introduced his first choreographed dance, Siniorita at Dance Washington. The dance gained instant acceptance throughout US and later in Israel. Moshe has over 18 year experience in teaching and leading Israeli folk dance groups. He is charismatic with the ability to charm and energize the people around him. During the day, Moshe busy running his successful Heating and Air Conditioning Business. |
Karina Lambert
Karina is a teacher and choreographer. She leads a large dance session in Los Angeles. In addition, she teaches in smaller sessions, adults, teenagers and children in many Religious schools. Karina has choreographed many line dances and taught Ven A Vivir at Hora Aviv last year: Oye El Boom Am Echad Azov Oti Tazizi Eshal Mirdaf Nirkod Nismach She is young and vibrant and a true inspirational dancer. Karina joined the Hora Aviv family three years ago. |  |
Danny Uziel
Danny is a legend when it comes to teaching and leading dance sessions. He is leading two weekly dance session in New York. The Y session led by him and Ruth Goodman for many years is considered the largest and most successful dance session in the US. His positive energy inspires everyone around him. Howie & Aliza Goldman
Howie & Aliza are familiar faces at Hora Aviv for the past several years. There is hardly a person in the dance community in the US that does not know who Howie is. You can see them dancing in the center, leading the way with their untapped reservoir of dances. The quote of one Hora Aviv dancer cristalizes the essence of Howie & Aliza:
You are going to enjoy Howie & Aliza. Mickey Huber
Mickey is a seasoned and charming dancer for New York. He is an excellent dancer who has been teaching Israeli Dances for the past 4 years. He is a nice and fresh addition to the team, and will show off his dancing and teaching skills.
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