According to various dictionaries, the Hebrew word for "Encore" – when artists go back on stage for extra applause – means "we have returned" or "we shall return." The word’s origin lies in the Jewish tradition of concluding Talmudic tractates with a prayer for return and repetition. Originally a French word meaning "again," "anew," or "additional," all these interpretations resonate within this series.
Curated by May Zarhy under the artistic direction of Idan Schwartz, Encore – A Second Chance for a First Impression of Dance invites you to watch a short dance piece, followed by a thought-provoking conversation with the creator/s, and concluding with a second viewing of the work to experience it from a new perspective. The conversation at the heart of the evening offers a glimpse into the creative process and what’s behind the choreography, providing us with additional tools, background, and keys to deepen our understanding and observation of dance.
The series features three works by renowned independent choreographers active in both the local and international dance scenes: Roni Chadash, May Zarhy, and Gilad Yerushalmy. The artist talks will be moderated alternately by Idan Schwartz and May Zarhy.
The format of the series was originally developed by composer Arnold Schoenberg in 1918, who introduced contemporary musical works through a Performance–Conversation–
Curator: May Zarhy | Artistic Director: Idan Schwartz
Series Performances:
BODY #1 | By Roni Chadash | Feb 9th at 20:00
A duet for two heads, eight limbs, and plenty of hair. This dance piece explores the infinite longing for monogamy, casting a direct gaze at the difficulty and suffering experienced by two bodies clinging together forever, while simultaneously searching for and revealing the inherent beauty of the unified body.
Duration: 80 min
"Kristin" | By May Zarhy | Feb 16th at 20:00
Kristin is a choreographic sketch composed of a sequence of physical postures through which the dancer unfolds. In a state of constant flux, the dancer moves through various situations altering her physical position and its relationship to her surroundings. This dance is partly “set” and partly improvised according to certain principles—evolving anew in the moment. The solo continues Zarhy’s research into the connection between memory and movement.
Duration: 80 min
"Gilad the Musical" | By Gilad Yerushalmy | March 2nd at 20:00
In this work, Gilad Yerushalmy traces the roots of his masculinity in all its shades in relation to the local context in Israel. Set against the backdrop of "numbers" from musicals and films such as Fiddler on the Roof, the rock opera Mami, Kazablan, and We Are All Jews, Yerushalmy uses his body to conjure his ancestors. Together, they wander the desert, drain the swamps, climb mountain peaks, burn olive trees, read the Torah, are pursued in the darkness, and dream.
Duration: 80 min
Series Subscription (all 3 shows): 180 NIS
Photography: Dor Pazuelo, Yair Meyuhas, Vojtěch Brtnický
