Whether your interest is archaeology or history, religion or international affairs, a course of study in Israel is sure to deepen your knowledge. Whatever your particular angle, Israel is a country that demands your attention. In Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, you’ll discover sophisticated, cosmopolitan cities that are rich in culture. You’ll also get the chance to swap opinions with local students and citizens. Beyond the cities, you can float in the Dead Sea, or head south to the Red Sea resort of Eilat with its beaches and spectacular diving. Israel is a relatively small country, with a comprehensive transport network. And Israeli cuisine is delicious; it incorporates a mélange of influences, some local, others brought to the country by immigrants from around the world.

The 3,000-year-old city of Jerusalem is sacred to the monotheistic religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.  Visit the Western Wall, the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, and the Al-Aqsa Mosque, and you’ll get a real sense of how important the city is to the three religions.  Another attraction not to miss is the Israel Museum, home to the Dead Sea Scrolls, as well as to collections of Judaica, Israeli and European art. And Jerusalem isn’t only about religion or architecture; the city juxtaposes its ancient roots with modern innovations. It’s the seat of Israel’s government, and has plenty of lively cafés and shops as well as nightlife.

Program Description

This unique program, initiated jointly by the Rothberg International School (RIS) and the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance (JAMD), combines artistic training in dance skills and technique with academic exposure to Israel's challenging social, historical and cultural environment. DanceJerusalem offers university-level artistic and technical training in the disciplines of Classical Ballet, Contemporary Dance (including Ohad Naharin's GaGa), Choreography, Repertoire and Improvisation. Within the framework of a comprehensive survey course, "Dance in Israel", students create, rehearse and perform works with outstanding Israeli composers and choreographers.

Information at a Glance

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• Scholarships

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For more information about this program, please visit the Dance Jerusalem website.