This extraordinary documentary tells the story of Israel's innovative dance history, exploring how the need to move, shift, and be in constant motion has produced generations of great dancers and choreographers. Through insightful interviews with leading choreographers, including Ohad Naharin, Rami Be’er, and Yasmeen Godder, spectacular performances, and rich archival material, the film traces Israeli dance back to its roots - from the hora circles of the kibbutz to the influences of Martha Graham and the avant-garde – to reveal how dance has become a vital form of expression in Israel today.

Directed by: Gabriel Bibliowicz, 2012 52 min..  In Hebrew with English subtitles   ​​

Post-screening discussion with art historian and professor of Israeli visual culture, Anat Gilboa, and Melissa Melpignano, Ph.D. student at the UCLA Department of World Arts & Cultures/Dance, focusing on contemporary Israeli choreography.

We are very pleased to screen this film in conjunction with the Batsheva Dance Company’s 50th Anniversary performances at Royce Hall (Nov 1,2), presented by the Center for the Art of Performance at UCLA and co-sponsored by the Y&S Nazarian Center.       

For further information and to purchase tickets for the Batsheva performances, visit cap.ucla.edu/calendar/details/537

Public parking available in UCLA Parking Structure 3. Enter the campus at Hilgard and Wyton, and make an immediate right turn onto Charles E. Young Dr. East. Signs will direct you to Parking Structure 3, "pay-per-space" parking. For additional directions to campus, visit www.ucla.edu/map.

Cost : Event is free and open to the public. RSVP is required.

www.international.ucla.edu/israel

Sponsor(s): Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for Israel Studies