Dance With Erica

Hi there! You are probably here because you teach dance at a summer camp and are looking for resources – click “Dance teachers!” above to get to the page that includes videos and resources for a number of Israeli dances that are very popular at Jewish summer camps.

If you’re here looking for information about an upcoming camp or workshop with me, you know that most everything is happening online right now. I’ve recently done a workshop with the Folk Arts Center of New England and some other international dance community events. Unfortunately, the best Israeli dance camp of the year, Gvanim, will also not take place in person this year, but we have PLENTY of shenanigans planned for you online – so join us for Virtual Gvanim Aug 20-23, and we’ll see you in person next year!

Hello friends!

A quick note to let you know about my summer travels – I hope to see you at one of these upcoming events or at camp!

Also: check out the page for the new song “Toy” – Israel won Eurovision with this song by Netta this year and I have video of the Jewish summer camp version of the dance!

June 15-17 – Camp Bob Waldorf (L.A.)

June 22/23/24 – Camp Tel Noar / Camp Young Judaea / Camps Pembroke and Tevya (MA)

June 27 – Dwell, a new retreat for Hillel professionals (NY)

July 15-21 – Kentucky Dance Institute – this international dance camp will also feature the incredible Ahmet Luleci – YOU CAN STILL REGISTER!

July 26-28 – Camps Airy and Louise (MD)

August 16-19 Camp Nai Nai Nai West coast edition – if you’re a young Jewish adult, you just have to experience this “adult Jewish summer camp weekend”. It’s an amazing experience. (CA)

August 23-26 GVANIM, the best Israeli dance camp. Taking place this year at Berkshire Hills Eisenberg in Copake, NY. REGISTER NOW and join the #gvanimfamily ❤️

Hi friends,

Well, I’m almost at the end of my dual-degree grad school experience and I can’t believe it! It’s been amazing, but there’s still lots to do. This year I haven’t been dancing quite as much as usual, but I’ve been writing and talking about dancing far more than usual! Be in touch if you want more information about Ma’agal, my Israeli dance education initiative, or want to get involved. We are really in a start-up phase right now, so we are looking for seed funding and appreciate all support!

The big news is that I will not be the Dance Director at Camp Alonim this summer… Instead I’ll be doing residencies and consultancies at camps across the country (including L.A). The schedule is getting packed, but if you know of a camp that could be interested in having me for a few days, please let me know!

I’m also booked at two big international dance festivals, so you can come dance with me at the Kentucky Dance Institute (KDI), July 17-23, along with Ed Austin and other stars, or at Mainewoods, August 14-20, along with Ercüment Kiliç (Turkish) Jaap Leegwater (Bulgarian) and more. I’d love to see you at either of those camps… and of course, shortly after will be the fifth edition of Gvanim, the best Israeli dance camp ever! Gvanim 2016 will be August 25-28 and we’ll be joined by Elad Shtamer, Chen Shporen, and Omri Mugzach. REGISTER NOW!! #seeyouatGvanim

Happy dancing and keep in touch!

-Erica

Come dance with me at Camp Alonim’s Family Camp and Teen Weekend !

March 13-15, 2015

Spend Shabbat with friends and family in the most beautiful setting there is: Camp Alonim in Simi Valley, my summer home. There will be dancing and singing and celebrating and learning and bonding and much silliness, if past years are any indication! All the details are at the links above – register now and I’ll see you there. Yay!!