International Exposure 2009: Showcasing Israeli Dance

Barak Marshall’s Rooster.  Photo by Avi Avin. As autumn turns into winter, there’s an interesting progression from one dance festival in Tel Aviv to the next. Tel Aviv Dance introduces Israeli audiences to top-notch dance from around the globe before giving way to Curtain Up, a celebration of new Israeli-made works. And then, in a few concentrated days of concerts, International Exposure attempts to introduce Israeli dance to the world by showcasing the past year’s bounty (including recently premiered Curtain Up works) to foreign arts presenters who just might invite local choreographers to perform in their home countries. Now ...

Curtain Up 6: Niv Sheinfeld and Oren Laor Host Noa Shadur

Niv Sheinfeld and Oren Laor’s Big Mouth.  Photo by Gadi Dagon. Dance In Israel: What is your relationship to Curtain Up? Niv Sheinfeld: We made several pieces [for the festival].  I was doing work for the Batsheva Ensemble and the Kibbutz Dance Company in the beginning, but it was part of Curtain Up.  And then I did Co-Variance, Pig, and Jorona for Curtain Up, together with Oren.Noa Shadur’s Into the Night.  Photo by Jewboy. DII: What drew you to invite Noa Shadur to be the choreographer to share the bill with you? Oren Laor:  I suggested Noa’s name, and Niv immediately said “Yes, that’s ...