NYC-LIVE MUSIC at SHORASHIM LABOR DAY WEEKEND

[H. Kaufman <hkaufman...>]

This may be of interest to those who will be in the New York City area
over Labor Day Weekend.

There will be live music with our Shorashim Ensemble and special guests.
Here is your opportunity to hear the classic Israeli folk songs played in
a traditional way for dancing. Please contact us for more precise details.    

The focus will be on Yemenite in addition to classic Israeli folk dances,
A special workshop on traditional Yemenite dances to Jewish music from
Yemen will be presented by Seadia Amishai, one of Israels veteran
choreographers and teachers of Yemenite and Israeli folk dance. Also, the
video from Shorashim 2001 featuring the debka workshops of Shmuel "Vicki" 
Cohen -- the "Debka King" of Israel -- will be available at the weekend. 
 
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                           COME TO NEW YORK CITY FOR                            
                        
                                The 11th Annual
                                   SHORASHIM
                          Roots of Israeli Folk Dance
                    Nostalgia Labor Day Weekend on Broadway  
                           Aug. 30 - Sept. 2, 2002

                      Featuring Three Great Guest Teachers


                                SEADIA AMISHAI 

Choreographer of Adama Admati, Ashlayot, Bisabisi, Bo Iti El Hagalil, Mi
Li Yiten & other exciting dances which he will review or teach -- plus a
special Yemenite dance workshop that only a Yemenite like Seadia can do. 

                               SHIMON MORDECHAI

Master teacher of dance leaders at the Ulpan L'Madrichim & popular session
leader in Givat Brenner, Holon, Rehovot & Rishon L'zion, makes his debut
at a U.S. dance weekend.  You will understand why Shimon attracts so many.

                                DANNY POLLOCK

Popular Israeli folk dance leader from New York, whose classic repertoire
workshops at Shorashim are an annual tradition that many look forward to.
Danny's skills, energy and humor help make learning dances easier for all.


                             PLUS PARTICIPATION BY
                              AYALAH GOREN-KADMAN
Folk/ethnic dance expert from Jerusalem's Rubin Academy of Music & Dance
who has been a key contributor of her unique knowledge and energy to
Shorashim from the very beginning. 
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                        UPDATED SCHEDULE & RATES AT THE DOOR*

Fri. Aug.30  

8:00pm 
Seadia Amishai & Shimon Mordechai  Workshop & Dance Party       $15  


Sat. Aug.31  

2:00pm - 4:00pm   
Repertoire Workshop with Danny Pollock                          $10

4:00pm - 6:00pm  
Newer Classics Workshop with Shimon Mordechai                   $10

8:00pm 
Seadia Amishai & Shimon Mordechai Workshop & Dance Party        $15   


Sun. Sept. 1     

1:00pm - 3:00pm 
Repertoire Workshop with Danny Pollock                          $10

3:00pm - 5:00pm 
Workshop with Seadia Amishai Teaching his Dances                $10

                          
7:00pm  
Seadia Amishai Workshop & Dance Party with Live Music           $15   


Mon. Sept.2

2:00pm - 4:00pm 
Yemenite Dance Workshop with Seadia Amishai                     $10
  
4:00pm - 6:00pm 
Workshop with Seadia Amishai Teaching/Reviewing his dances
$10

8:00pm 
Closing Night Shorashim Dance Party                             $10

*subject to change
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SCHEDULE FOR WEEKLY SUNDAY NIGHT SESSIONS

Sun. Sept. 8     
8:00pm  Rosh Hashana Party to open the New Year                 $10 

Sun. Sept. 22   
8:00pm  Regular weekly sessions begin                            $6 
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Note: Space is limited at Shorashim, so latecomers will be admitted on a
space available basis for each event. No pre-registration required, but
because of space limitations you may wish to let us know that you are
planning to come so we can reserve a place for you. 

All events are in an air-conditioned dance studio with a wood floor at
Bridge for DANCE   2726 Broadway @ 104th St.

For information call (917)207-0093   Email: rdr (at) rikud(dot)net; 
www.rikud.net






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