A complex 20th-century history allowed for few outside influences, but Israeli folk dances left a lasting impact. For many of these locals, the dances are familiar, almost second nature.

This is a recreational Israeli Folk Dance group. The dances are beginner to intermediate in complexity. For more information ...

No, before that, the Ukrainian-born Israeli was a professional folk dancer. “I was working in an academic ensemble of Ukrainian music and dance… folklore,” he says. “I was working in a ...