Strictly fabulous! Israeli dance fans flock to UK camp

“Given the very depressing environment for both Israelis and worldwide Jewish communities, we provided something positive for Jewish life in Europe, South America and further afield.” Slavyan Kanovski, 35, who was attending his fifth Machol Europa, said at the end: “It’s been a mesmerising week. The most fun part was the late-night partying, when we would dance non-stop until 2am and then had to get up the next day at 9am.

“It’s also been amazing meeting people from the opposite side of the world who have the same passion for Israeli dance. No other type of dance has such a nice, connected community.”

Israeli dancing (Photo: Adrian Andrusier)[Missing Credit]

Elianne Srulevich, 30, from Montevideo, Uruguay, was attending her first Israeli dance camp in Europe. Hoping to bring back what she had learnt to the Jewish pre-school where she teaches dance and Hebrew, Srulevich said: “It’s been a wonderful week. I love the teachers and the choreographers, and I have made a lot of friends of all ages from so many different countries. I love Israeli dancing as it’s a way for me to feel closer to Israel and the Jewish part of my life, as well as being a way to connect with family and friends.”

Dancers at the talent show (Photo: Adrian Andrusier)[Missing Credit]

The Israeli Dance Institute offers weekly classes in north-west London for dancers of different levels.