DANCES OF MODERN ISRAEL

[Updated January 4, 2026]

We're back!

Monday, January 5

Many of us had almost three weeks with very little, if any, dancing. Rather than start teaching new dances, I'm going to *quickly* review (more than a walk-through, but not a full teaching) the last four dances that were taught on Monday. In addition to insufficient repetition on Monday, three of the last four dances were not taught at the Thursday session, which further reduced the number of times we've had a chance to practice them. I believe we need to re-establish our connection to these four dances before tackling new ones. So... (3-4 minutes to review + 3-4 minutes to dance) x 4 = 24-32 minutes. Do you think you can handle it?

Circle dances:
Yamim Tovim and Im Haya Lanu Zman 

Couple dances:
Halev Sheli Patuach and Lada'at Le'ehov

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We are dancing 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 take payments via Venmo/Zelle. Venmo account is under Loui-Tucker. Zelle payments can be sent to 408-771-4542.
• Any dancer coming for the FIRST TIME in 2026 will need to sign a Liability Waiver at the door. That waiver will be good for the entire year.

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. 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.