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APAP Special: Out of Israel

Posted on January 6, 2011 by Evan

Yes, it’s that time of year again.  The annual Association for Performing Arts Presenters (APAP) conference starts tomorrow.  Thousands of performing arts professionals will attend and be stationed at the Hilton for events throughout the weekend, but there are plenty … Continue reading →

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LeeSaar Brings “Prima” to PS122

Posted on November 18, 2009 by Evan

LeeSaar dancers in February LeeSaar The Company was established nine years ago in Israel by the actress and writer Lee Sher and dancer and choreographer Saar Harari, both of whom have been influenced by Ohad Naharin’s Gaga movement language.  Not … Continue reading →

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Beyond Gaga: Contemporary Israeli Dance and the Reinvention of the Jewish Body

Posted on October 20, 2009 by Evan

via Culturebot: Over the past few years, Israel has consistently produced some of the most exciting, innovative, and unexpected choreographers working in the field today. As a result, contemporary dance is one of Israel’s most respected and innovative exports. Under … Continue reading →

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