DANCES OF MODERN ISRAEL

[Updated October 11, 2026]

TEACHING - OCTOBER 11 & 19

Ani Af אני עף (I am flying). This circle dance by Dudu Barzilai is from 2006. It was a popular dance in our repertoire for many years and I'd like to see if it can be brought back. The song is sung by Yoav Itzhak. The lyrics are here.

and

Shachachti Mizman שכחתי מזמן (I forgot long ago). This a new couple dance by Shulamit Rada. The singer is Eyal Golan. Lyrics are here. This dance has already been taught on Thursday night, and I like to maintain some overlap in the Monday repertoire, particularly with couple dances.

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

• $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, cookies, popcorn. Sometimes seasonal treats like halvah, sufganiyot.

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.