KESHET FOR LIFE: 25 Years and Counting February 1, 2009

Calling all dance fans: Keshet Chaim Dance Ensemble celebrates 25 years as the premier American-Israeli contemporary dance troupe in the United States. In salute, the troupe presents "Keshet For Life: 25 Years and Counting" on Sunday, February 1.

Commemorating its evolution from 1983 to the present, Keshet Chaim combines the public premiere of five new works with a retrospective of company favorites. From adventurous choreography reflecting the contemporary Israeli dance scene to exhilarating folk dances inspired by Jewish life in many lands, Keshet for Life promises an evening rich with Israeli culture. The exciting beats of Middle Eastern drums performed live by Naked Rhythm, aka percussionists Alex Spurkel and Avi Sills, will accompany the dancers.

Keshet for Life will take the audience on a journey transcending generations of Jewish thought and culture. Touching on its total repertoire, the company will show five of the new choreographies in full, including works by the company's newest young choreographer from Israel, Kobi Rozenfeld, and works by Eytan Avisar, Tsion Marciano, Ilana Cohen (from Israel's seminal Inbal Dance Theatre), Oded Mansura (also from Israel), and Erica Goldman. Composers of the show's original music include Uri Ophir, Sharon Farber, and Itzik Levy and Alon Danin from Nomai Concept. A rich array of costumes created by Nili Glazer completes an exciting mosaic of dance, music
and color.

Keshet for Life takes place on Sunday, February 1 at 7:00 pm at the Fred Kavli Theater, located in the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd in Thousand Oaks, just off the 101 Freeway. Tickets range from $35.00 - $75.00. For reservations, the public should call Keshet Chaim at (818) 986-7332 or go to www.kcdancers.org.

Official Website: http://www.kcdancers.org