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

Smash the House – Electronic Music Festival, Eilat, Israel. April 7-9, 2016
The International Electronic Music Festival “Smash the House” is bringing to Eilat some of the best international DJs in April. Two white nights of great partying on the Red Sea, fueled by Markus Schulz, Dimitry Vegas & Like Mike, Team Worx, Raja Ram, Jetfire, Astrix and Yuval Zach. The festival will take place in different... Read More
Thriller Live in Tel Aviv, Israel. May 19-24, 2016
The muscial Thriller Live is a tribute to the story and career of the King of Pop, Micheal Jackson, from his beginning with the Jackson Five to his solo years. Thriller Live has been performed worldwide and has sold over 1 million tickets! The show is conceived and produced by Adrian Grant, close friend of... Read More
Cirque du Soleil – Kooza in Tel Aviv, Israel. June 3-30, 2020
Following two previous, hugely successful shows, Cirque du Soleil is returning to Israel at Tel Aviv’s Ganei Yehoshua (Hayarkon Park) from June 3-30, 2020 with what promises to be their best performance yet. The flagship show, ‘Kooza’ will be presented inside the legendary Big Top, specially constructed to support hanging systems for acrobats, decor, special... Read More
Rhythm Of The Dance in Israel. February 4-15, 2015
The Irish National Dance Company bring the internationally acclaimed show, Rhythm of the Dance, to Israel, for a series of performances in February 2015. Critically acclaimed, and globally toured, this exciting and energetic performance presents two hours of high energy traditional Irish dance live music and incredible insight into Irish culture. The Rhythm of the Dance will tour... Read More
Rock the Ballet in Tel Aviv, Israel. February 4-7, 2015
Internationally acclaimed dance show, Rock the Ballet is heading to make its Israeli debut in Tel Aviv in February 2015. Originating from New York, Rock the Ballet stars Rasta Thomas’s ‘Bad Boys of Dance’, and is a gripping show featuring a fusion of classical ballet techniques with exciting musical theater, hip hop, tap, and acrobatics, with an animated and... Read More
Shaolin Kung Fu Fighters Perform in Israel. February 18-22, 2014
Twenty Shaolin fighters, experts in the art of Kung Fu are heading to Israel from China in February 2014, for a tour of performances around the country. Shaolin is an ancient martial art dating back over 1500 years, which was developed by the monks of the legendary Shaolin Temple. The performers head to Israel for shows... Read More