Oren Shmuel

Choreographer, creator, producer and instructor of Israeli dance

Born: Nahariya, Israel (1970) – currently resides in Jerusalem

Education & Training

• Certified folk dance instructor
• Graduate of the Haifa Folk Dance Teachers Seminar (1992)

Professional Experience

• Active choreographer since 1988
• Former lead dancer in the “Hora Nahariya” folk dance company
• Founded the representative folk dance troupe “Noar 93” in Shlomi (1993), and served as its lead choreographer
• Teaches workshops in Israel, Europe, and the United States
• Participant in international festivals

Artistic Contribution

• Over 70 original Israeli folk dances
• Style: Ethnic, traditional Israeli songs, Jewish heritage

Achievements and Awards

• 1st place – Folk Dance Competition – Karmiel Dance Festival with the dance "Tefilat Adam" (2000)
• 1st place – Annual Dance Parade – Tel Aviv University with the dance "Kesem Halili" (2003)
• 1st place – Audience Favorite – Karmiel Dance Festival with the dance "Kesem Halili" (2003)
• 2nd place – Improvisation Competition – Surprise Dance Creation – Karmiel Dance Festival (1996)
• 5th place – Annual Dance Parade – Tel Aviv University with the dance "Amen Lemilim" (2003)
• 8th place – Annual Dance Parade – Tel Aviv University with the dance "Miss Music" (2003)

Selected Dances

Hora Nahariya, Kesem Halili, Yerushalayim Shel Zahav, Hineh Shana Overet, Boi, Beeretz Ahavati, Re’ach Shel Yasmin, Ahuv Sheli, Taanugot, Yeled HaSadeh, Amen LaMilim, Ba’aretz Hazot, and many more…

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