Managing Director
Current
Greater Los Angeles Area
For 30 years, American-Israeli contemporary dance company, Keshet Chaim, under the direction of Eytan Avisar, has entertained audiences around the world. The ensemble is committed to honoring the timeless themes of Israeli culture and the Jewish people. Keshet Chaim, a non-profit organization creates excitement and curiosity about Israeli culture, breaking down barriers of difference through educational residencies effecting thousands of children each year. Concerts have been performed locally at venues including Kodak Theater, Disney Concert Hall, Ford Amphitheatre, Hollywood Bowl, Paramount Studios, LA Theatre Center, Greek Theatre, Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, The Shrine Auditorium, Japan America Theatre, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, Saddleback College and throughout Orange County. Regionally, the company has travelled to San Francisco, San Diego, Ventura, Tucson, Washington DC and Sacramento as headliners for large festivals. National tours included shows in Texas, Florida, Nevada and Utah. Internationally, the company has performed at Mexico City’s Festival Aviv, the Bolshoi and Tchaikovsky Theatres in Moscow, Toronto’s IsReal Festival and at Carmiel and Arad Dance Festivals in Israel. The company performed most recently in Washington DC, at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee conference gala for 15,000 people.
