Ballet

The Eifman Ballet’s 'Crime and Punishment' returns to Israel

Over three decades in the making, 'Crime and Punishment' will be presented next week at the Tel Aviv Performing Arts Center. This tour will mark the company’s 17th visit to Israel.

CRIME AND PUNISHMENT, Eifman Ballet.
CRIME AND PUNISHMENT, Eifman Ballet.

A dance of redemption at Tel Aviv ballet

A SCENE from ‘Dreams.’

'Dreams' creator Michel Franco talks to 'Post' as new film opens in Israel - interview

 Jack Thorpe Baker is seen performing with the Jerusalem Ballet in 'Houdini: The Other Side of Magic.'

Jack Thorpe Baker: A British ballet sensation finds his second chance in Jerusalem


My Word: Arts for survival’s sake

As the war rages on, art like ballet and opera brings moments of solace, hope, and a brief escape from harsh realities.

 ARTIST ZADOK Ben-David points to his installation ‘The Other Side of Midnight’ at Jerusalem’s Tower of David Museum.

'The Seagull' takes flight once more

Boris Eifman’s The Seagull. A Ballet Story brings Chekhov’s timeless drama to life through ballet, capturing the tension between failure and success.

 BORIS EIFMAN’S ‘The Seagull. A Ballet Story.’

Jerusalem Highlights MAY 31 – JUNE 6

Editor’s note: Due to the current security situation, events listed below may be postponed or canceled. Check before booking, and stay safe.

 HOUDINI and Jennie the Vanishing Elephant, 1918 (see Tuesday).

The curtain goes up on musical ‘Vilna’

'Vilna' is the brainchild of Kevin and Allison Cloud, a married writing team in Kansas City, and Lisa Kenner Grissom, a playwright and screenwriter in Los Angeles.

 Poster for the new musical, "Vilna."

An internal exodus: An inside look on Harry Houdini

Artistic director of Jerusalem Ballet Company discusses career and death of Harry Houdini

 HOUDINI’ performed by the Jerusalem Ballet.

‘Memento’: A riveting Holocaust story unlike any other ballet

Memento is a historically based fictional ballet inspired by the heroic tragedy of a Jewish ballerina, Franceska Manheimer-Rosenberg, known by her stage name, Franceska Mann.

 LAST DANCE with death: The moment Mann pulls the trigger on the SS officer/Nazi.

Can you find the ballerina in 5 seconds? A visual challenge

Test your observation skills.


Spain’s national ballet swirls up a storm in Tel Aviv

“Great works must not be buried.”

 BALLET NACIONAL de Espana in action.

Spain’s national ballet set to return to Israel

"You will be able to enjoy everything, bolero, classical and flamenco with live music,” dancer and choreographer Ruben del Olmo said.

 THE NATIONAL BALLET of Spain will perform in Tel Aviv.

Dortmund Ballet –  Midsummer Night’s Dream Choreographed by Alexander Ekman - review

Ekman is a well-known choreographer and he did well in using only a few thematic elements from the original play and adjusted them partially to his culture and artistic discourse with his peers.

 BALLET DORTMUND’S ‘Midsummer Night’s Dream.’

'Rossini Cards': A visit to Israel from the Czech Republic - review

There was much to enjoy watching Rossini Cards and it could have been even better without the chatterbox comedian chatting in contrived fashion.

 THE OSTRAVA BALLET