Archive | 2011 | February

Choreographer’s appointment as director of the Centre Choregraphique National de Rillieux-la-Pape is formally approved by France’s Minister of Culture

The Israeli dancer and choreographer Yuval Pick was appointed director last week of France’s Centre Choregraphique National de Rillieux-la-Pape. Pick, 40, will replace choreographer Maguy Marin, who has held the position since 1998, in August.

CCN Rillieux-la-Pape, in the Rhone-Alpes region, is one of 19 such centers established around France in the 1980s in order to promote dance in outlying areas. Each is headed by a leading dance figure who produces their own works, and is responsible for a range of activities, including hosting guest choreographers and dance companies, promoting dance and organizing lessons and workshops.

In a conversation with Haaretz Pick said he was happy about the appointment, which he views as a validation of his creative work.

“This will enable me to carry out significant work, based on my own language of movement, and act to enhance the place of dance in contemporary society,” Pick said. He said the center has a staff of more than 10 and features four rehearsal studios as well as a performance hall.

Pick was one of dozens who applied for the position in October. Five finalists were selected in December, each of whom presented their artistic vision to a committee of experts. Pick, who presented a detailed work plan, emerged as the lead candidate.

The selection process received much media attention, after one of the judges, who recommended a candidate who specializes in hip-hop, argued that the center’s director should be a representative of the area’s North African community.

Pick’s appointment was formally approved by France’s Minister of Culture, Frederic Mitterrand, last Monday.

Source: Haaretz.com

Come join us for an Aroma style night at Centre Hillel. There will be Israeli music, newspapers and even some Israeli TV.

$10 gets you one free coffee and Boureka (aroma chocolate is on the house!)

Get a chance to speak with University representatives and find out about other ways to get back to Israel!!!

There will be representatives from:

Hebrew University, University of Tel Aviv, University of Haifa, Technion University, IDC, Masa, and Short Term Summer programs in Israel

Also featured: FeminIsrael

Come stop by, there will be snacks! Learn more about how you can take your backpack to Israel!

A delegation of diverse Israeli students is coming to speak about living as a minority in the Jewish state.

Aid App Art Award Canada Cancer Coexistence Competition Concert Economy Environment Europe Fashion Festival Film Food Funny Gay Green Hollywood India Innovation Innovation Israel Jerusalem Jewish LGBTQ London2012 Music Nightlife Obama Olympics Party Peace Photography Pride Research Science Sports Tel Aviv Toronto Tourism Travel TV Video

WP Cumulus Flash tag cloud by Roy Tanck requires Flash Player 9 or better.