[Updated May 3, 2026]
TEACHING - May 4 and 11
Israeli Complet ישראלי קומפלט (complete Israeli) is a new circle dance by Gadi Biton (2026). It was taught recently at the Hilulim Beketsev Acher dance camp. The song is sung by Hatikva 6. The lyrics in Hebrew are here. For an English translation, paste the lyrics into an online translation program.
Ha'Ahava HaYeshana Sheli האהבה הישנה שלי (my old love) is a couple dance by Gadi Biton and Yaron Carmel from 2024. The song is sung by Eyal Golan. [I know that songs sung by Eyal Golan are a problem for some of our dancers, but the dance is very popular in Israel, and that is hard for me to ignore.] Lyrics in Hebrew and English are here.
As a point of information, I pulled a muscle in my back on Friday. Although it is healing quickly, I may not be back to 100% dance-strength and agilitiy on Monday.
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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-20s to early 80's.
SNACKS -- Coffee, tea, lemonaide in the summer. 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!
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