Israel at 70: Celebration Through Dance

With L.A. Israeli Folk Dance Leader Lior Haykeen!

This year, as we continue to celebrate Israel at 70, Israeli folk dancers in Portland are planning a celebration through dance, music, food and camaraderie. On Sat. June 23rd, 2018 we will gather at the MJCC with special guest dance leader extraordinaire from L.A., Lior Haykeen. Lior will be joined by local dance leaders to offer dance sessions for families, tweens, teens, and adults. Israeli folk dance is a foundation of Israel’s history and culture, and Portland and Northwest folk dancers – whether seasoned, new, or returning — can carry on this cultural tradition through a celebration at the MJCC that includes instruction and open dancing, a scrumptious Israeli style buffet, a fun dance party, schmoozing and more! 

What: Israel at 70! — Celebration Through Dance

When: Saturday, June 23^rd, 2018

Where: Mittleman Jewish Community Center

                        6651 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR 97219

COST:  Full package discount: $20 adults, $15 kids 10 yrs. & under. Free 4 yrs & under.

Full package includes: Welcome dance session, choice of 1 specialty dance session, dinner & celebration, and dance party.

Online pre-registration is highly recommended and will be open by June 1. Dinner reservations are required before June 16^th so we have enough food!  For a print version of Registration send email request to pifdnews@gmail.com OR pick one up at one of the local dance sessions.

SCHEDULE:

3:30 pm:                               Check in at the J

4:00 – 4:30 pm:                  Welcome Dance Session for All with Lior

4:45 – 5:45 pm:                   Dance Sessions – (choose one) 

·         Family dancing for parents/kids   

·         Dance Blast Line Dancing for tweens/ teens/adults with Lior  

·         Classic Folk Dances 

·         Partner Dancing for experienced dancers 

6:00 – 7:30 pm:  Israeli-style Dinner Buffet and Celebration for All

7:30 – 11:00pm: Dance Party!