The Batsheva Dance Company (Hebrew: להקת בת שבע) is an internationally acclaimed dance company based in Tel Aviv, Israel. [1] It was founded by Martha Graham and Baroness Batsheva De Rothschild in 1964.
From its inception until 1979, the prima ballerina of Batsheva was Rina Schenfeld. She and Rena Gluck were the company's principal dancers for many years. [2] Ohad Naharin has been artistic direct since 1990.
External links
- Batsheva Dance Company
- Batsheva Dance Company: From Graham to Gaga - Batsheva’s transition from a strongly American-influenced company to the more distinctive troupe which has captivated contemporary audiences.
- Getting to Know the Batsheva Ensemble - An overview and glimpse into the daily life of the Batsheva Dance Company's second troupe.
- “Deca Dance” in Israel - a view of Ohad Naharin’s "Deca Dance" within the context of Israel's dance history.
- “MAX” - Connecting to Ohad Naharin’s Choreography
References
- ^ Israel honors its baroness of dance, Ora Brafman, Dance Magazine, January 1998.
- ^ Divinely inspired, Haaretz
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