We are pleased to present you high-level international courses to become an Israeli folk dance teacher. The course is provided by Israeli choreographers renowned both in Israel and internationally. 

 

Course background

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Folk dances are an important part of the tradition of the State of Israel. Its many origins are drawn from the different cultures and social characteristics of the countries where the Jews lived, which over the years have become the dances of a large number of dancers across the country and representative of Israeli culture.

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Over time, a multitude of styles related to different periods, geographical areas and different ethnic backgrounds have developed. The different dance styles representing the cultural backgrounds of new immigrants to Israel who brought Hasidic, Yemeni, Kurdish, Druze, Bedouin, Arab, Debka, Pioneer and more dances have enriched the diversity of Israeli dances.

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The course places importance on the transmission of Israeli cultural heritage and emphasizes that students have the task of transmitting the Israeli cultural heritage to future generations of dancers and that this transfer must be faithful to the source and to the historical and cultural context to which it corresponds.

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We emphasize that folk dance conveys cultural heritage and that folk dance movements and steps and choreography should take into account the cultural context and be in harmony with the ethnic style of music, lyrics and story related to the song. .

 

The curriculum

• The history of Israeli folk dances

• Practical studies in the field of dance

• A variety of ethnic dance styles

• Methodology of teaching dance

• Development of personal lesson plans

• Guide training – correct training practices while receiving personal feedback.

• Choreography lessons

• Dance workshop for children

• Active education method: the student becomes the leader of the activities

• The basics of music

• Meetings with expert folk dance instructors

• Movements and aesthetics of dance

• AMPS and technical part of the Harkada

• Marketing and advertising production

• training for wheelchair users and people with other special needs (blind, autism spectrum and more)

• Administrative component (declarations, insurance, aid and subsidies).

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Students will have to create choreographies during the training. The instructors will give tools to the students so that they can produce quality works that can enrich the repertoire of Israeli folk dances.

 

The course is intended for: Those with dance experience who want to become certified folk-dance teachers or improve their tecnical and methodical abilities.