Israeli Dance, Then and Now May 5, 2011

In celebration of Israel Independence Day, and in connection with the Bay Area premiere of choreographer Barak Marshall’s Monger at the San Francisco International Arts Festival, the Museum presents a conversation between Barak Marshall and his mother Margalit Oved, former Artistic Director of Israel’s renowned Inbal Dance Theater.
In an evening of conversation, video and movement, Marshall and Oved will reflect on how Israel has represented itself – perhaps even re-invented itself – through dance and music.
Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Marshall is one of Israel’s most innovative and unique choreographers. His first work, Aunt Leah, won first prize in the Shades of Dance Competition and his third work, Emma Goldman’s Wedding, represented Israel in the 1998 Bagnolet International Competition where it swept the awards. In 1999, Marshall became the first-ever house choreographer for the renowned Batsheva Dance Company. He is currently creating new work for his company Barak Marshall TheaterDance.

Margalit Oved joined the Inbal Dance Theater Company of Israel at the age of 16, where she performed as the company’s prima ballerina for 15 years. Oved spent 22 years as a lecturer for modern and ethnic dance at the University of California, Los Angeles before returning to Israel to become artistic director of Inbal Dance Theater Company. She has performed with and created pieces for Batsheva Dance Company and is the recipient of the Myrtle Wreath Award for her contribution to the arts.

Presented in partnership with San Francisco International Arts Festival; Israeli Consulate; The Israel Center of the Jewish Community Federation; Jimena: Jews Indigenous to the Middle East and North Africa; and the Consulate General of Israel.

ADMISSION:FREE with regular admission of $5. Youth 18 and under free.