The Israel Ballet in Tel Aviv

Tel Aviv is a vibrant city, home to many of the country’s major dance companies, festivals and venues. These include the Suzanne Dellal Center, in the Neve Tzedek neighborhood, and The Israel Opera, in downtown Tel Aviv. Additionally, a more intimate setting for smaller dance ensembles is the Tmuna Theatre. Dance companies that have permanent residence in Tel Aviv include the Batsheva Dance Company, the Israel Ballet, the Inbal Pinto and Avshallom Pollak Dance Company, and the Inbal Ethnic Dance Center.

The Israel Ballet

The Israel Ballet is the only company in Israel performing the great classical and neo-classical ballets of the international repertoire. The company was founded in 1967 by Berta Yampolsky and Hillel Markman, who continue to be its artistic directors until the present day.

The Israel Ballet has a rich and varied repertoire ranging from the great classical and modern full-length ballets like “The Nutcracker”, “Sleeping Beauty”, “Cinderella”, “Onegin”, “Romeo and Juliet”, “Don Quixote” and “Giselle”, to works by choreographers such as Christian Spuck, Krzysztof Pastor, Rudi van Danzig, Jan Lincolns, and Lar Lubovitch.

The greatest pride of The Israel Ballet lies in the original works made for the company by its founder and artistic director.  Until today, Berta Yampolsky has created more than 30 ballets for the company, including new productions of the classical ballets, “The Nutcracker” and “The Sleeping Beauty”.  In addition to her classical works, she has created many acclaimed original choreographies. To name just a few - “Untitled”, “Ecstasy”, “Two by Two and Everyone”, Written in the Sand”, “Gurrelieder”, “Optimus” and “Harmonium”.

Today, The Israel Ballet is a company of dancers from all over the world. Among them are native Israelis, immigrants from the former Soviet Union, and guests who have been selected by audition.

Information on the performance schedule for the Israel Ballet can be found on the Israel Ballet website. For information about tickets call 03-6046610. Note: the ballet also performs around the country so they could potentially be performing on your doorstep.

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Tel Aviv’s dance scene beautifully captures the city’s artistic energy. Whether you’re enjoying a performance at the Suzanne Dellal Center, admiring the classical works of the Israel Ballet, or discovering the unique performances at intimate venues, Tel Aviv offers a rich cultural experience for dance enthusiasts. For a truly comprehensive experience, consider booking one of our Israel Package Tours, where we take care of all the details - from expert guides and inclusive transfers, to comfortable accommodations and exciting tours - ensuring you have a seamless and unforgettable visit to Tel Aviv and other incredible regions in Israel.

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