Nirkoda BaKerem
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Nirkoda Ba'Kerem is an Israeli dance camp in Northern California, founded by Aaron Alpert. The camp includes a wine tasting event.
Annual Events
October 27-30, 2017 - This was the first Nirkoda Ba'Kerem scheduled at URJ Camp Newman in Santa Rosa, California. The staff was: Yaron Malihi (choreographer and teacher), Mitch Ginsburgh (choreographer and teacher), Shirley Smith (DJ), Aaron Alpert (director), Latishya Steele (assistant director). However, the camp was destroyed by the Tubbs Fire about three weeks before the event[1]. The camp was canceled. However, as much of the staff and out-of-town participants had non-refundable airline tickets, a special session was held at Congregation Etz Chayim in Palo Alto, CA. Yaron taught two new dances, Safart and Al Tishali.
November 21-24, 2019 - This camp took place at Wonder Valley Ranch & Resort, in Sanger, California. Staff: Yaron Malihi (choreographer and teacher), Mitch Ginsburgh (choreographer and teacher), Latishya Steele (DJ and assistant director), Aaron Alpert (director). There were nine dances taught: Achat Mikulan, Hakerem, Kama Yafim, Kchi Et Libi, Kum Kum, Lechabek Otach, Lo Tamid Pashut, Masa, Me'ever Lanahar.
October 28-31, 2020 - This camp was scheduled to take place at Wonder Valley Ranch & Resort, in Sanger, California, with staff members Michael Barzelai and Yaron Elfassy. However, the camp was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
December 16-19, 2021 - This camp took place at Wonder Valley Ranch & Resort, in Sanger, California. Staff: Michael Barzelai (choreographer and teacher), Yaron Elfassy (choreographer and teacher), Latishya Steele (DJ and assistant director), Aaron Alpert (director). There were seven dances taught: Arbaim Veshnayim Yom, Beshivchey Hasamba, Kochav Echad, Krav Shtiya, Mi Lo Yavo, Sfinat Hazichronot, Rakadnu Kol Ha'lailah (omitted from the Aussie Database list). Unfortunately, despite state-mandated masking, 13 of 117 participants tested positive for COVID-19 after the camp.
October 27-30, 2022 - This camp is scheduled to take place at Wonder Valley Ranch & Resort, in Sanger, California. Staff: Yaron Carmel (choreographer and teacher), Chen Blum (choreographer and teacher), Latishya Steele (DJ and assistant director), Aaron Alpert (director).
Related Links
Nirkoda Ba'Kerem website
Nirkoda Ba'Kerem registration page
Nirkoda Ba'Kerem 2019 Facebook event
Nirkoda Israeli dance Facebook group
- ↑ Christi Warren, Camp Newman north of Santa Rosa lost in Tubbs fire, "The Press Democrat"