DANCES OF MODERN ISRAEL

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[Updated September 28, 2025]

TEACHING - September 29 and October 6

Hakol Letova הכל לטובה (All for the better) is a new circle dance by Elad Shtamer and Oren Ashkenazi.  The song is sung by Narkis Reuven.  The lyrics are here.

P'ninim פנינים (Pearls) is a new partner dance by Sharon Elkaslassy. The singer is Kobi Aflalo. The lyrics in Hebrew are here.

Both dances were taught at Nirkoda Bakerem in mid-September. The couple dance was taught on Thursday by Aaron and Latishya.

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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

Reminders:
$10; $8 for Sunnyvale residents. I accept payment by both Zelle and Venmo. Zelle - 408-771-4542 or loui@louitucker.com Venmo - @Loui-Tucker

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!

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.

If you have further questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact me!