DANCES OF MODERN ISRAEL

[Updated May 31, 2026]

TEACHING - June 1 & 8

Ashir Lachem (אשיר לכם) is a circle dance by Naftali Kadosh (1991). It's an old favorite of mine that I'd like to bring back in the repertoire. The singer is Chaim Tzadok; lyrics by Tzion Sharabi. The song took second place in the 1993 Eurovision Contest. Lyrics in English are here.

Lirkod (לרקוד) is a new couple dance by Sharon Elkaslassy. Aaron and Latishya recently taught it on Thursday and I believe it is important for our larger community to have a common repertoire. The singer is Gadi Seri. Lyrics by Elai Botner in Hebrew are here (the song is titled Ad Hasof).

Reminders:

• We dance in the Orchard Pavilion at the Sunnyvale Recreation Center's Senior Center
  550 E. Remington Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94087 Red arrow on map below

  7:30-8:30: Beginners lesson     8:30-9:00: Two dance taught (one non-partner; one partner)      9:00-11:30: Harkada - open dancing

• $10; $8 for Sunnyvale residents. I accept payment by both Zelle and Venmo.
  Zelle - 408-771-4542 or loui@louitucker.com Venmo - @Loui-Tucker
• Any dancer coming for the FIRST TIME in 2026 will need to sign a Liability Waiver at the door.

ATTENDANCE -- Varies from 70-90; 60% women, 40% men; 60% Israelis, 40% American Jews and non-Jews. Average age about 55; age range from mid-30s to early 80's.

SNACKS -- Coffee, tea, lemonaide. Cookies, popcorn. Sometimes seasonal treats like halvah, sufganiyot, fejoia, figs.

Want to see what has been taught in the past? Thank you to Lee Richardson who has been keeping track since 2012!

Here's a typical playlist. I post these lists once every six weeks or so. If the list gets old, just email me and let me know.