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Yaron Margolin on dance as a treatment of the body and soul Therapist Yaron Margolin began his career as a dancer and choreographer. Along with Naftali Ironi, author of “Flexible”, Margolin shaped a theory called “the independent dance “, which served as an inspiration for his method of treatment, which is successfully being practiced in psychotherapy and complementary medicine. Enjoy the podcast above the picture of Yaron or watch the videos just below.

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Reena Keren was a child with an eating disorder. In the early 1960’s, no one recognized that this was her cry for help. Only many years later did Keren herself begin to accept this reality. She gradually understood that she had lost control of her food and of her life. She began to accept the responsibility for her addiction and subsequent rehabilitation. Now, twenty six years into her recovery, using techniques that she herself developed, Keren has become an expert in treating others who suffer from eating disorders and addictions.

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Dvir Rozen, director of the Israel Break Dance Association and CEO of his own company, Street Art Productions (SAP) says that Israel is “getting there, we’re getting in the level of the big boys abroad – the USA guys and the Europe guys.”

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Gavriela Lev, long time performer, writer and creator of Theater Company Jerusalem. Founded in 1986, associated with over 100 artists and 28 original works is performed in both English and Hebrew through out Israel and the World. The theater group gives an opportunity to emphasize the woman’s voice.

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In a festival with more than fifteen concerts – each of which features multiple works – dances are bound to blend into one another. But when a work stands out in this context, you know it’s the real deal. That’s what happened again and again at Machol Bamidbar (Dance in the Desert) this June. From the first duet I saw to the gasp-inducing solo for a woman from Bo Targish Come Feel , and then to the poetic group piece Ze , Sahar Azimi’s choreography captured my attention and remained in my mind long after the festival was over. Join us as we talk about his early career as a dancer with some of Israel’s most famed companies, his more recent choreography, and the larger field of Israeli contemporary dance.

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Whether she is performing a solo she choreographed, improvising with the Octet, or teaching a contemporary dance class, Shlomit Fundaminsky is someone to watch. She has drawn my eyes in all of these settings. Onstage she fully embodies the clever characters she creates, and in the studio, she passes on her passion for movement to her many students. I have had the pleasure of talking with Shlomit on many occasions throughout this year, and we finally sat down to record an engaging conversation this summer. Join us as we discuss her career, the connection between improvisation and life, the realities of being a dancer in Israel, and how life in Israel affects the dance that is made here.

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