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ENSEMBLE " KRAMIM"
Kramim” folk dance group, is a representative dance group of Rishon Le-Zion, the city of great grapevines and wines, and the first established city in Israel, Zion, hence its name- Rishon Le Zion – First to Zion.
Kramim, was established (founded) in 1995 and wasknow by the name ”Karmei Rishon”. The group is composed of 7-10 couples, most of whom are Univesity-Student.
Kramim has performed in numerous cultural activities, in
its hometown, as well as throughout the country. It has also participated in
folk dance festivals in Israel (Karmiel and the Jerusalem Fest.), as well
as, overseas. In July 1997, the group participated at the Lublin-Poland Folk Festival, in August 2000 at the Billingham International Folklore Festival- U.K., in September 2002, in the World Folklore Festival of Brazil – 5th Festival International de folklore de Nova Prata and In July 2004, in the 41st Beskidy Highlanders’ Week of Culture in Szcyrk – Poland, and In August 2005, in the 43rd International Folklore Festival of Lefkada – Greece.
The group’s repertoire is both rich and colorful, and expresses the wealth and beauty of the Israeli culture that evolved with the arrival of Jewish immigrants from all over the world. The folk dances are distinct from each other in the same way as cultures are. Yet, over the years, the interaction between the various cultures has been expressed by means of unique choreographies, costumes and music. The uniqueness of Kramim group when it appears on stage, is the pace and tempo of the dancers that excite and draw the audience.
Sylvie Ne’eman is the Art Director & Choreographer of Kramim folk dance group. She is a graduate of the Dance Course at the College for Physical Education – Wingate, a graduate of the higher school for dancing “Bat Dor” in Tel-Aviv, an ex-dancer of various leading dance groups in Israel and a Choreographer of several local groups in Tel-Aviv and the central area.
Additional people who participate in the making of the Kramim folk dance group are:
Abroad Festivals
Kramim took part in the following International Festivals:
In July 1997, in the Intern. Spotkania Folklorystyczne Ul. I Armi W.P.3, 20-078 Lublin – Poland. Tel: 48-81-5327 843. Fax: 48-81-5324 483. Director: Mrs. Alicja Kaminska.
In August 2000, in the Billingham International Folklore Festival. Stockton Business Center, 70 Brunswick St. Stockton-on- Tees, TS18 1DW, U.K. Tel: 01642-651060, 01642-553220: Fax: 01642-602839. E- mail: billingham.festival@virgin.net Festival Director: Mr.: Joe Maloney.
In September 2002, in the World Folklore Festival of Brazil – 5th Festival International de Folklore de Nova Prata. Nova Prata – RS – Brazil. Mr. Regis Bastian, Director AbrasFestFolk. Tell: 00 55 51 3754 1561. E – mail: abrasfestfolk@yahoo.com.br
In July 2004, in the 41st Beskidy Highlanders’ Week of Culture in Szcyrk – Poland. The Organization Bureau Ul. 1 Maja 8, 43-300 Bielsko-Biala, Poland Tel: 0048 33 812 5276, Fax: 0048 33 812 3333. E- mail: tkb@rok.bielsko.pl Artistic Director of Festival: Mrs. Anna Stachowska.
In August 2005, in the 43rd International Folklore Festival of Lefkada – Greece.
Israeli Events
Kramim is taking part every year in July, in Karmiel Dance Festival in Israel. Karmiel 20100 – Israel. Tel: 972-4-9882811, Fax: 972-4-9586544.
On 1998 & 4.2000 in the Jerusalem Fest. Hora Jerusalem, Beit Rina Nikova 13 Yehoshua Yavin St. Emek Hamatzleva, Jerusalem 93705 Tel: 972-2-6792693. Fax: 972-2-6791344.
CONTACT:
omern@isdn.net.il
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