CHOREOGRAPHER

YARON BEN-SIMHON has become a staple at Camp SheLAnu and a special part of our staff family every year. He is one of the most brilliant, charismatic, and charming choreographers & markidim from Israel! There is never a dull moment when he is in the room and we are always captivated when watching his elegant style on the dance floor. His energetic camp marathon is always a highlight of the weekend and not to be missed! Yaron has been invited to travel around the world for decades sharing his beautiful dances at countless workshops and camps. His popular dances include Machshavot Belibi, Chile Colombia, LeMa At Mechaka, Todo es La Musica, Kama Chaser, Ani Lo Yachol, Ha’auto Sheli Hayofi Shelach, Kanire, and Hi Rak Rotza Lirkod. Yaron always looks forward to seeing all of his LA friends at Camp SheLAnu!

CHOREOGRAPHER

DUDU BARZILAY is one of the most creative and recognized choreographers & markidim in modern Israeli dance! He is a fantastic instructor who is continuously invited to camps to teach his dances. He is kind, fun and incredibly talented! We are beyond excited to invite Dudue to Camp SheLAnu to be a part of our team for the first time this May! A few of his popular dances include: Keren Shemesh, El Haor, Beosher U Veoni, Metziut Acheret, At Sheli Ani Shelach, Lecha Karati, Metukim, Shar, Sheyihye Bemazal, Debka Hilit,, Elayich, Inbal, and Meohav Ad Hashamayim.

CHOREOGRAPHER

A legendary choreographer and icon in the Israeli dance community, SHMULIK GOV-ARI is an artist & story teller. His choreographies are both classic and captivating, being some of the most requested dances in every
session around the world! Shmulik performed with the Karmon Israeli Dance Troupe and directs dance workshops around the world. A few of Shmulik’s dance hits include: Osher Ahava, Naale Naale, Eilat, Lama Ma, Kol Nedarai, Lakum VeLaamod, Rokdim Yechefim, Silchi Li Yalda, Shabechi Yerushalayim, Boker, Bakapayim, Eizo Rakdanit, Lechu Neranena and more!

CAMP DIRECTOR

With over 25 years of experience teaching kids and adults, ORLY STAR aims to inspire & entertain with her endless passion, warmth and talent! She always creates an unforgettable, enthusiastic atmosphere at camp with endless laughs and special moments. She leads the always thrilling "Dance with Orly" session every Wednesday night in Los Angeles. She is known as the heartbeat of our community. Her dance hits include Hafinali, Suddenly, Tutim, Toro, Danza, Kvish Hachof, Tizkor, Hinach Yafa, At Bali Tov, Baraye, Fata Morgana, Sipur Milchamot, and more. Orly exudes an electrifying energy that is both contagious and unparalleled!

CAMP DIRECTOR

After spending more than a decade working as an award-winning science journalist, author, and wildlife ecotourism guide, JASON GOLDMAN is now Director of Strategic Initiatives for Camp Ramah in California. Jason brings more than two decades of dance camp management experience to Camp SheLAnu, and is especially known for organizing the amazing late-night snacks!

AARON ALPERT has been Israeli dancing since before he could walk! He started teaching in 2007 at the student-led UC Berkeley DeCal class. Today, he runs a high-energy weekly session called Nirkoda Le’Chayim in Palo Alto, CA, and he directs an Israeli dance camp and wine tasting event called Nirkoda Ba’Kerem. With Aaron joining the Camp SheLAnu team, we’ll all get to relive a little of that Zoom-Cali magic!