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USA - OCONOMOWOC Thursday October 23 - Sunday October 26, 2025 MACHOL MERKAZ OCTOBER 2025 Location: Oconomowoc, Wisconsin This is the place to be if you want to spend a great weekend sharing the joy of Israeli dancing and community with nice people from all over, and with our wonderful guests from Israel under the direction of Phil Moss. Everything you need to know, including the link for the registration page, is right here on this site. We can't wait to see you at MACHOL MERKAZ!!! view details

	ARGENTINA Saturday November 1 - Sunday November 2, 2025 SHUV BEIAJAD NOVEMBER 2025 2-day dance workshop in Buenos Aires, directed and organized by Julie Zlotogwiazda and Marcelo Marianoff.  view details

	AUSTRALIA - PERTH Saturday November 1 - Monday November 3, 2025 30TH ANNIVERSARY WORKSHOP NOVEMBER 2025 Location: South Terrace, Perth, WA 6000 Hora Shalom Perth celebrates its 30th anniversary with a weekend workshop of Israeli dance, led by Oren Ashkenazi and Hila Mukdasi. view details

ISRAEL - EILAT Wednesday November 5 - Saturday November 8, 2025 CAMP BITNUA NOVEMBER 2025 Location: Eilat For all international dancers Venues are the Isrotel Hotel Network in Eilat Included in Camp Bitnua: - The best choreographers and teachers from Israel - Israeli Dance workshops throughout the day - Dance Marathons until the break of dawn - Guest choreographers and dance session leaders from all over the world! - Various styles of dance workshops - Separate sessions for beginners, intermediate and advanced, nostalgic, kids, women and people on wheelchairs. - Concerts of famous Israeli performers - Participants from all over the world For registration please call: +972 86387799 Prices and details can be found in the links below view details

CZECH REPUBLIC - PRAGUE Saturday November 29, 2025 MACHOL CZECHIA MEET UP NOVEMBER 2025 Location: Prague Let's meet friends for a whole day dancing in Prague! We will meet, dance a whole day and learn few dances - new hits as well as older discoveries! Pojďte potkat přátele a protancovat s nimi celý den! Potkáme se, hodně si zatancujeme a naučíme se několik tanců - jak aktuálních izraelských hitů, tak starších objevů! Přihlášku zveřejníme později. view details

AUSTRALIA - SYDNEY Thursday January 8 - Sunday January 25, 2026 SYDNEY FESTIVAL JANUARY 2026 Location: CBD and surrounds, NSW For three weeks each January the Festival offers a rich program of events involving artists from Australia and abroad covering dance, theatre, music, visual arts, cross media and forums. In any given year, it makes use of most of the main theatres across the city including Sydney Theatre, CarriageWorks, City Recital Hall and venues at the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Festival also presents a number of quality, free outdoor events such as the long-running Festival in the Domain with Jazz and Symphony concerts, each attracting up to 100 000 people.  view details

USA Thursday January 8 - Sunday January 11, 2026 MACHOL MARYLAND JANUARY 2026 Machol Maryland is an adult Israeli dance camp located in the DC/MD/VA (DMV) area. Participants will enjoy learning new dances, specialty dance sessions, and three evening marathons.  Join Michael Barzelai, Alberto Zirlinger, Yaron Malihi, Yaron Carmel, Carina Saslavsky, and Elad Shtamer for an unforgettable time!  view details

AUSTRALIA - SYDNEY Friday January 16 - Sunday January 18, 2026 ILLAWARRA FOLK FESTIVAL JANUARY 2026 Location: Slacky Flat, Illawarra, NSW The Illawarra Folk Festival originated at Jamberoo in 1985, and has grown to be one of the largest festivals in Australia run entirely by volunteers. Now nestled in the northern Illawarra escarpment at Bulli, the festival presents over 100 performers over 3 days. view details

USA - LOS ANGELES Saturday January 31 - Monday February 2, 2026 L.A. MINI CAMP 2026 Location: Van Nuys, Los Angeles, Ca 91356 Mini camp! Get ready to dance, connect and celebrate like never before! Our camp brings together passionate dancers of all ages and world-class instructors for an unforgettable weekend of rhythm, movement and community. Step into the circle - the energy is contagious! view details

	USA Friday February 27 - Monday March 2, 2026 ATLANTA SPECIAL DANCE WORKSHOP 2026 Atlanta Special Dance Workshop February 27 - March 1, 2026 Choreographer: TBD. Workshop Weekend Email Meliss for more information. view details

	ISRAEL Thursday March 5 - Sunday March 8, 2026 ISRAEL RIKU TRIP MARCH 2026 Israel Riku Trip March 2026 with Marcelo Marianoff view details

	AUSTRALIA - MELBOURNE Friday March 13 - Sunday March 15, 2026 RIKUD OZ MARCH 2026 Rikud Oz 2026 Workshop Guest Choreographers Yaron Malihi and Michael Barzelai view details

	URUGUAY - CANELONES Friday March 13 - Sunday March 15, 2026 ROKDIM URUGUAY MARCH 2026 Location: Canelones 1084, Canelones, Punta Del Este 3 day dance camp with gues choreographer Gadi Bitton view details

WORLDWIDE Tuesday April 21 - Wednesday April 22, 2026 YOM HA'ATZMAUT - ISRAEL INDEPENDENCE DAY 2026 Yom Ha'atzmaut 2026 - 6th of Iyyar, 5786 - Israel's Independence Day Begins:        Tuesday evening April 21, 2026 - Erev Yom Ha'atzmaut Continues:  Wednesday April 22, 2026 Information about Israel's Independence Day, as well as printable sheets of songs and dances for the holiday, are on the web links below.  view details

USA - BOSTON Thursday April 30 - Sunday May 3, 2026 YAD BEYAD BOSTON 2026 Location: Boston, Massachussetts Yad Beyad Boston is a very special Israeli dance camp - a weekend of dance workshops and non-stop dance parties all in the exciting city of Boston!  Be part of Boston's one of a kind Israeli dance community with incredibly talented and energetic staff and friends from around the world. view details

	FRANCE Waiting for next year's dates Click here to update us MACHOL HASHALOM JULY 2026 Annual French dance camp in July view details

	ITALY - VERONA (BRENZONE) Friday July 3 - Monday July 6, 2026 BALKANOT DANCE CAMP JULY 2026 Location: Verona (Brenzone) Camp Yofi The Israeli Dance Camp in Italy, Verona (Brenzone) With Roberto Bagnoli 3-6 July, 2026 3 hour train from Rome or 1 hour train from Venice. view details

UNITED KINGDOM Friday July 3 - Tuesday July 7, 2026 MACHOL EUROPA JULY 2026 Mcahol Europa offers a 2-day training course for teachers or youth leaders working with children and teenagers followed by a dance camp. University of Surrey​ The University is only a drive of 70 minutes from Northwest London and within 40 minutes of Heathrow and Gatwick Airports. Full details on the website.  view details

	CZECH REPUBLIC - KRALUPY NAD VLTAVOU (NEAR PRAGUE) Wednesday July 8 - Sunday July 12, 2026 MACHOL CZECHIA JULY 2026 Location: U Cukrovaru, Kralupy Nad Vltavou (Near Prague) Annual international seminar of Israeli folk dance. Full details on the website.  view details

	ISRAEL - ASHDOD Monday July 27 - Thursday July 30, 2026 ASHDODANCE 2026 Location: Ashdod Ashdodance is an annual dance and music festival event in Ashdod. Starting Monday night and finishing Friday morning. There are many dancing hours in a few venues and many incredible dance music events.  Artistic director is the renowned choreographer Avi Levy.  view details

	HUNGARY - SZARVAS Waiting for next year's dates Click here to update us MACHOL HUNGARIA AUGUST 2026 Location: Szarvas  Szarvas, Hungary Annual dance camp in August - dates to be confirmed What started off as a small Israeli Folk Dance camp has now become one of the largest camp in Europe, where over 300 participants from 25 countries are dancing together every year.  view details

UNITED KINGDOM - GUILDFORD Sunday August 2 - Friday August 7, 2026 MACHOL EUROPA AUGUST 2026 Location: Stag Hill, Guildford MACHOL EUROPA - A LEADING ISRAELI DANCE EXPERIENCE Annually in August Mcahol Europa offers a 2-day training course for teachers or youth leaders working with children and teenagers Followed by a dance camp at University of Surrey, England, UK. Training Course 2-3 August 2026 Dance camp 3-7 August 2026 The University is only a drive of 70 minutes from Northwest London and within 40 minutes of Heathrow and Gatwick Airports.   The dancing will take place in the Arthur Pierce complex which provide 2 large airconditioned halls.   The residences and dining hall are situated within a 5-minute walk of the dancing halls. view details

	ISRAEL - KARMIEL Tuesday August 4 - Thursday August 6, 2026 KARMIEL DANCE FESTIVAL AUGUST 2026 Location: Karmiel, Northern Israel 3 days of performances and dancing A unique dance experience. You do not need to be an Israeli dancer to enjoy this festival! view details

USA - NEW YORK Saturday September 5 - Monday September 7, 2026 SHORASHIM NOSTALGIA DANCE WEEKEND SEPTEMBER 2026 Location: 2726 Broadway, New York, NY 10025 Shorashim Roots of Israeli Folk Dance Nostalgia Weekend on Broadway 4 fun nights of marathons/parties & 3 days of workshops choose your day(s) and/or night(s) reduced rate day or weekend passes Reserve online for low rates by going to the Shorashim website in the link below **Guest Teachers to be advised HOSPITALITY: If you live in the NYC area and have room to host a guest for the weekend please let us know ASAP. All events are in an air-conditioned dance studio with a great wood floor at Bridge for DANCE - 2726 Broadway at 104th St. view details

GREECE - HERSONISSOS Friday September 25 - Tuesday September 29, 2026 INTERNATIONAL CULTURAL FESTIVAL “FOLKWAY” GREECE Location: Hersonissos, Crete Showcasing traditional music and dance, and experiencing authentic Cretan culture. Discovering Authentic Crete:   Crete, the largest island in Greece, is renowned for its unparalleled natural beauty and unique culture, combining tradition, history and the warm hospitality of its inhabitants. From its impressive gorges and beautiful beaches to its picturesque mountain villages and archaeological treasures, Crete remains a destination that charms every visitor. In the heart of Crete, the Municipality of Hersonissos embraces both historical heritage and modern tourism, offering a wide range of activities and events for all ages and preferences. Hersonissos is a vibrant and welcoming place where tradition meets the modern world, offering unique experiences to its visitors. view details

USA - ROHNERT PARK Thursday December 3 - Sunday December 6, 2026 NIRKODA BA'KEREM DECEMBER 2026 Location: 1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, California An Israeli dance camp and wine tasting adventure! Join Aaron Alpert and friends for a weekend of dancing, community, and sampling some of California's signature wines. 45 miles north of Downtown San Francisco, over the Golden Gate Bridge. view details

	AUSTRALIA - SYDNEY Thursday July 20 - Sunday July 23, 2028 HORA ECLIPSE JULY 2028 Location: Sydney, NSW Hora Eclipse is a folkdance camp that includes not only fabulous dancing but also the incredible opportunity to experience a total eclipse of the Sun!  view details

Events Throughout the Year

	AUSTRIA - WIEN Every Thursday RIKUDEI AM BABOKER Location: Praterstern 1, 1020 Vienna, Wien, 1020 Dance class for beginners and advanced dancers view details

	BULGARIA - SOFIA Every Sunday FREE ISRAELI DANCING Location: 50, Al. Stamboliiski Str, Sofia Free Israeli Dancing - Every Sunday! view details

ISRAEL Constantly updated throughout the year ISRAELI FOLK DANCERS ASSOCIATION 2025-2026 Irgun Harokdim is the website of the Israel Folk Dancers Association in Israel.  It has many helpful features for dancers viewing from outside Israel, such as all the Israel dance sessions in English, English summaries of the Hebrew chat lists, stories and many other worthwhile sections. The Dancers Association is a non-political, non-aligned group whose sole aim is to enhance the dancing experience of Israeli dancers both in Israel and abroad. view details

	ISRAEL - JERUSALEM + TEL AVIV Every Sunday + Wednesday KOMUNA ISRAELI DANCING Location: 7 Rabi Akiva, City Centre Jerusalem, Jerusalem + Tel Aviv An energetic, lively and dynamic weekly session of Israeli Folk Dancing! We would love to welcome you at our lovely place! :) Sundays in Jerusalem Wednesdays in Tel Aviv Ages 20-40 See all details on the flyer view details

	ISRAEL - KIBBUTZ GINEGAR Throughout the year NOSTALGIA DANCING IN KIBBUTZ GINEGAR Location: Kibbutz Ginegar Oneg Shabbat & dance evening in Kibbutz Ginegar. Led by Yair Bino, this is a unique Israeli song and dance experience. view details

	ISRAEL - NORDIA Every Monday ISRAELI DANCING WITH NOURIT GRINFELD Location: Nordia The dance session in Nordia opens the door for those who want to start dancing from the first step Every Monday Teaching at at 19:30, 20:30 - 23:00 the harkada (dance session) You are welcome to contact Nourit before coming to the class. view details

ISRAEL - TEL AVIV Every Saturday - day time during winter, evenings during summer DANCING ON THE BEACH - TEL AVIV 2026 Location: under the Ramada Renaissance Hotel, Tel Aviv Enjoy free Israeli dancing on the beachfront in Tel Aviv. The sessions are run by Israel Prize winner Shlomo Maman and Choreographer Andre Schor. During the northern summer they are held at night from approximately 7.30 pm to midnight. During the northern winter they are held in the mornings. All the dances you love including circles, lines and partners. view details

	MEXICO - CANCUN Waiting for 2026 dates Waiting for next year's dates Click here to update us CAMP KETZEV LATINO 2026 Location: Cancun, Mexico, Cancun 2026 details coming soon view details

	UNITED KINGDOM - DERBYSHIRE Annual dance camp in July Waiting for next year's dates Click here to update us HORA DERBYSHIRE 2026 Location: The Hayes, Derbyshire, DE55 1AU Intimate, vibrant camp with a special focus on developing young dancers & teachers... and a show! view details

USA - SAN DIEGO Thursday evenings ISRAELI DANCING SAN DIEGO 2025-2026 Location: 4569 30th street, San Diego, California 92126 We areLocated in central San Diego at a fabulous dance studio with A/C and a great floor! WELCOME!  We are a fun, very friendly group that laughs often and sometimes sings along!  We start with beginner dances, then move toward more advanced as the evening progresses. New dances are taught every few weeks and are repeated often and as needed. Requests are always welcome.  Rikud (Dance) Brings Life!  :) view details

	USA - HONOLULU Every first and third Sunday of each month ISRAELI CIRCLE DANCING Location: 404 Kapahulu Ave., Honolulu, Hawaii 96815 We meet on the first Sunday of every month 1-4 pm (with instruction from 1-2:30 pm) and the third Sunday of the month 2-4 pm at the Ala Wai Golf Course Clubhouse Ballroom (upstairs) 404 Kapahulu Ave., Honolulu, HI 96815. view details

USA - MAUI Wednesdays and Sunday ISRAELI FOLK DANCING MAUI Location: Pukalani Maui Hawaii, Maui, Hawaii 96790 Israeli Folk Dancing Maui Israeli Folk Dancing is fun. It’s a great way to connect with contemporary Israeli culture, meet new people, move your feet, and hear Hebrew spoken and sung. Great middle eastern music. We teach classic and contemporary/modern Israeli folk dances, and we welcome beginners. You’ll learn dances created in the early days of Israel, plus the latest hits that Israelis dance today. All ages and levels are invited to join us, The public is welcome, free dance sessions At Grace Church in Pukalani Wednesdays 6 PM to 8 PM, Sundays 4 PM to 6 PM For more information call Dan 808 280-1051 view details

	USA - SHERMAN OAKS Yes ISRAELI DANCING FOR KIDS Location: 4302 Van Nuys Blvd, Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles Israeli Dancing for elementary school ages view details

	USA - ROCHESTER Annual dance workshop in Rochester, New York Waiting for next year's dates Click here to update us RIKUD ROCHESTER JUNE 2026 Location: 1200 Edgewood Avenue, Rochester, New York 14618 Rikud Rochester -  view details

	WORLDWIDE Online throughout the year HARKALIVE ONLINE CLASSES 2025-2026 We are a team of dancers, dance lovers and producers, putting the dance community at the heart of our work. Whether you dance for fitness, enjoyment or to improve your skills, you can find the class that is right for you. view details

	WORLDWIDE Online classes throughout the year LIVE ONLINE ZOOM YOGA view details