Dance in Israel integrates a wide variety of styles and techniques ranging from traditional Israeli dancing to modern dance and ballet. There are several predominant dance companies in Israel including Batsheva Dance Company, Kibbutz Contemporary Dance Company and Kamea Dance Company. The Gaga Dance movement and pedagogy was also developed in Israel by Ohad Naharin with the Batsheva company and is used not only in contemporary Israeli dance, but on an international scale. Dancers from around the world travel to Israel to learn the Gaga technique. Additionally, Israeli folk dancing is a special dance that often combines group movements and Hebrew music. Dance in Israel is a collaborative and inclusive process, offering many classes, workshops, festivals, performances and shows in a multitude of styles, techniques and theatre venues. Here are some events showcasing dance in Israel.

Dance in Israel
Dance in Israel

“Giselle” – Royal Ballet with Prima Ballerina Natalia Osipova in Tel Aviv, Israel. September 21-22, 2019
The Royal Ballet from London will perform with Prima Ballerina, Natalia Osipova for the first time ever, in Tel Aviv, Israel on September 21-22, 2019. Natalia Osipova is a Russian ballerina, currently performing as a principal dancer for the Royal Ballet in London. The classic ballet performance will be held at the Center for the Performing... Read More
Sankai Juko (Between two mirrors) in Tel Aviv, Israel. June 3-5, 2020
The dace show Sankai Juko (Between two mirrors) will take place in Tel Aviv, Israel from June 3-5, 2020. The acclaimed Japanese company will return to Israel for a breathtaking dance performance that was specially created for international audiences. The Japanese Butoh dance company was founded by Ushio Amagatsu. More details to come. Read More
Virsky – Ukranian Ballet in Tel Aviv, Israel. November 20-25, 2019
Virsky, the Ukrainian Ballet Company, will perform for the first time in Tel Aviv, Israel from November 20 to November 25, 2019. The acclaimed ballet company, named after choreographer Pavel Viarski has performed in over 75 countries and will have their Israeli debut performance, with five shows across the country. They will perform in Tel... Read More
Karmiel Dance Festival in Karmiel, Israel. August 1-3, 2023
The Karmiel Dance Festival will be held in Karmiel, Israel from Tuesday, August 1, 2023 to Thursday, August 3, 2023. The event which has been held for over 30 years since 1987 is a vibrant and exciting festival showcasing dance and movement both within Israel and internationally. The festival highlights Israeli music and art as... Read More
The Gardens of Babylon Israel in Yakum, Israel. May 25, 2019
The Gardens of Babylon Israel will take place in Yakum, Israel on May 25. 2019. Located Ronit’s Farm Venue, the musical event will bring together a variety of artists in a combination of spiritual meditations and sound. The musical list of guests includes Polo and Pan, Red Axes, Ocean vs Orientalis, Chaim and Jenia Tarsol.... Read More
Jesse Royal and Stylo G Purim Fest Reggae and Dancehall in Emek Hefer, Israel. March 23, 2019
Jesse Royal and Stylo G will perform a Purim Fest Reggae and Dancehall party in Emek Hefer, Israel on March 23, 2019. Jesse Royal hails from Jamaica and Stylo G from the UK and it is both of their first time performing in Israel. The Reggae and Dancehall party will happen rain or shine, taking... Read More
Batsheva Dance Company Performs “Venezuela” in Tel Aviv, Israel. January 13-31, 2020
The Batsheva dance company will perform Ohad Naharin’s “Venezuela” in Tel Aviv, Israel from January 13-31, 2020. The shows will take place in the Suzanne Dellal Center in Neve Tzedek with various performances throughout the two weeks. The world-renowned dance company recognized for modern dance including “gaga” will perform several shows throughout January of “Venezuela”... Read More
La Bayadere Ballet in Tel Aviv, Israel. November 22-26, 2018
La Bayadere, a famous ballet production from Russia, will come to Israel in November 2018. The performance will showcase Anna Nikulina and Vladislav Lantratov choreographed from established French choreographer Marius Petipa. There are a total of four shows taking place in Tel Aviv, Haifa and Beer Sheva. In Tel Aviv, the La Bayadere Ballet shows... Read More
Sukkot Dance Festival at Adama in the Desert. October 8-10, 2016
The Sukkot Dance Festival at Adama in Mitzpe Ramon, in the heart of the Negev Desert will be a fascinating and special event. Taking place over Sukkot between October 8-10, the Dance Festival features evening performances including international acts from Poland and Hungary, followed by quiet dance parties into the night, whilst the days feature workshops,... Read More
Lord of the Dance in Tel Aviv, Haifa, and Jerusalem. November 28 – December 18 2016
The famous Lord of the Dance show will be in Israel, performing in the cities of Haifa, Jerusalem, and Tel Aviv, in November and December 2016. The show is an Irish production and has been already in Israel in the past. It premiered over 15 years ago and since when it has toured the world continually. Read More
Tomorrowland Unite in Jerusalem, Israel. July 23, 2016
The king of all electronic music festivals, Tomorrowland, is taking place for the first time in Israel this summer! “UNITE – The Mirror to Tomorrowland” is an international event taking place simultaneously in 7 countries (Germany, India, Israel, Japan, Mexico and South Africa) “mirroring” the father event, the Belgian festival which has become a cult... Read More