Through All of the Turmoil the Arts Strive

With all of the turmoil created in the Israeli Palestinian Conflict, the arts have seemed to flourish as a means of expression as in many other turbulent periods throughout history. It is somewhat disturbing to think that such greatness in self expression can come from such horror.

     Music - Oren Lavie a new artist hit the scene this year with his first single “Her Morning Elegance.” The Tel Aviv-born singer and songwriter never  expected to become a viral sensation. On the infamous sight YouTube the video has received over four and a half million hits on YouTube.

 

     Theatre - The theatre realm is even expanding. This year 13 fringe awards were awarded to Israelites. To name a few…

Best Play- Tzavta's Hatakala (The Mishap);

Best Director- Shai Pitovsky for Tzavta's Hatakala

Best Actor - Lavi Zitner for his role in Tmuna's Romeo and Juliet;

Best Actress -Adi Bielski for her role in the Givatayim Theater's Israeli Love Story

     Dance - Modern Dance has grown in many aspects since it became main mainstream in the Post-war era with the help of Jerome Robbins, a well respected choreographer in the dance world. Robbins choreographed shows like West Side Story and Fiddler on the Roof. It is not just Russia that is know for its dance capabilities anymore, Israel is quickly become a center for dance. This fall Israel's leading contemporary dance company,Batsheva Dance Company, performed at The Wexner Center for the Arts at The Ohio State University. It has been stated in many publications that the Batsheva Dance Company is arguably one of the top modern dance companies in the world.