DANCES OF MODERN ISRAEL

[Updated May 17, 2026]

IMPORTANT: NO DANCING ON MONDAY, MAY 25 (Memorial Day - the Sunnyvale Senior Center is closed)

Monday, May 18 - All-Request Dance Party!

Time for a break and just dance. No teaching after the first hour session for Beginners.

• 7:30-8:30 - Special session for beginning dancers
• 8:30-9:00 - instead of the usual lesson, I'll play a selection of easier dances that beginners have learned recently, PLUS two early couple sets (A & B).
• 9:00-11:30 Dance, dance dance - all your favorites.

The last four dances (in case you want to review): Circle: Al Tishal Oti and Israeli Complet    Couples: Al Na Tishal and Ha'Ahava HaYeshana Sheli  

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, 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.