Batsheva School | בית הספר של להקת מחול בת־שבע

Описание: The Batsheva School is located in the Suzanne Dellal Center, where the Batsheva Dance Company’s artistic and professional spirit is brought to life through a rich curriculum. This is the only school in the world where the main practice taught is Gaga – the living and evolving movement language developed by the company’s house choreographer Ohad Naharin.

Envisioned by Ohad Naharin, the school is a research lab based on the ethos of Batsheva. The Batsheva School is a professional training program for talented dancers aged 15-18 who want to pursue a professional dance career. It offers a comprehensive and extensive curriculum with the best teachers, including current and former dancers from Batsheva Dance Company. The classes take place three times a week during the school year in the company’s studios at the Suzanne Dellal Center.

The school sets high standards and admits a limited number of students each year from all over the country. Becoming proficient in Gaga while also gaining a deeper knowledge of various movement techniques equips the dancers with the tools to prepare them for the IDF’s “excelling dancers” auditions. Of course, these skills will also serve them in their future professional path as dancers.

The curriculum includes an introduction to the life of professional dancers, rehearsals, and working with figures in the local dance scene. At the end of the year, the students put on a full-length show from the repertoire of the Batsheva Dance Company, with the company’s professional guidance and support.

The school was founded by Ohad Naharin and Yair Vardi.