Great for musicians, dancers, and enthusiasts to meet, schmooze, or simply to take in the beauty of these rich traditions.
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Each session has three parts:
First hour: participants can choose between two spaces to learn multi-ethnic music and dance technique and styles.
Second hour: Participants will come together for a dance party focusing on the dances and tunes taught in the prior hour.
Third hour: an informal music jam in one or more of the classroom spaces at the JCC.
Music and Dance performance/teacher schedule:
January 28, 2024 – Qadim Ensemble and Miriam Peretz
February 25, 2024 – Asaf Ophir, Zina Pozen, Ivan Velev, and Bruce Bierman
March 24, 2024 – Zoe Aqua, Dmitri Gaskin, Misha Khalikulov, and Bruce Bierman
April 21, 2024 – Veretski Pass and Bruce Bierman
May 19, 2024 – Saul Goodman’s Klezmer Band and Bruce Bierman
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5-session series: $72.00
Drop-in admission: $18.00-$54.00 sliding scale
100% ticket revenue goes to cover musician/dance teacher fees.
No one turned away for lack of funds. Kids are free.
Presented in association with KlezCalifornia and with support from the Jewish Community Center of the East Bay and KlezCalifornia’s Yiddish Culture Fund.
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