The Conservatory dance department offers training in modern dance and classical ballet. Students perform several times per year, and are often accompanied by the student orchestras. The Conservatory’s dance program is rigorous and rewarding, as many students participate in national dance festivals, competitions and eventually advance to professional careers at prestigious dance companies.
Coordinator: Binah Shiloah
Teachers:
Rachel Franco: Rachel teaches pupils aged 4-10. She is an Academy graduate with years of experience teaching modern dance, ballet and pointe. She has trained dance teachers all over Israel, specializing in the younger ages.
Binah Shiloah: Binah is a dancer, choreographer and teacher of classical ballet and modern dance, for all ages. She teaches in various places around the country, and her choreography has been performed at concerts of the Israel Philharmonic and Symphony Orchestras.
Established by Prof. Hasia Levy Agron, the Dance department at the Conservatory is one of the oldest professional training schools in the country.
- Solid foundation in dance acquired at an early age, essential to preparation for a professional career, including classical and modern technique, strengthening the body, creative expression, musicality, performance ability and love of the art
- Afternoon and evening classes ages 4 – adult
- Professional training that enables serious students to continue studying dance in the Academy High School with the best teachers.
- Value added through Academy departments of music and music/dance education
- Performance opportunities throughout the year, in-house and at external venues, including the Jerusalem Theatre, Eilat Dance Festival, national competitions
