Hebrew University of Jerusalem - Rothberg International School: DanceJerusalem
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DanceJerusalem offers university-level artistic and technical training in the disciplines of Classical Ballet and Contemporary Dance Choreography (including Ohad Naharin’s GaGa). Our DanceJerusalem program will give you the artistic training and i... read more
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Cultural and language integration with a better understanding of the Israeli population A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
Wow...so much. I cannot put it into words just yet. Andrew Pester - Middlebury College View Entire Review
experience living on my own (cooking), experiencing Israel Samuel M - Brandeis University View Entire Review
Though I wasn't particularly happy while I was abroad, I learned invaluable lessons about how cruel people can be. I also met friends who were learning the same lesson alongside me, and I am so grateful that I had them through this experience. There are things I would have done differently if I could do it all over again, but ... Anna G - Sarah Lawrence College View Entire Review
I really learned that I need to advocate for myself and take care of myself. Emily Dana - Brandeis University View Entire Review
Regarding the above question, if I would choose the same program: While I did not enjoy this program and felt fiercely opposed to this country's policies, I am not sure that I would choose a different program. While perhaps another program would have been less devastating, it would have been so because I wouldn't have been so ex... A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
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About
DanceJerusalem offers university-level artistic and technical training in the disciplines of Classical Ballet and Contemporary Dance Choreography (including Ohad Naharin’s GaGa). Our DanceJerusalem program will give you the artistic training and inspiration to create and perform meaningful works. This joint initiative of the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance (JAMD) on the Edmund J. Safra Campus on Givat Ram and Hebrew University’s Rothberg International School (RIS), which is ranked among the world's top 100 universities, allows you to benefit from the expertise and support of two highly respected institutions. JAMD’s dance courses will push you to reach beyond your physical limits and give you the confidence to create, rehearse, and perform your own works. You will also explore Israel’s rich and vibrant culture through field trips, social activities, and courses on Hebrew language, Israel, and the Middle East.
DanceJerusalem students take artistic and technical training courses at the JAMD in the disciplines of classical ballet, contemporary dance, choreography, repertoire, and improvisation. Courses are also taken at the Rothberg International School in a variety of areas such as Jewish, Israel, and Middle East studies; international relations; human rights; behavioral sciences; and Hebrew- and Arabic-language studies.
Program Highlights:
- Expand your artistic and technical training in traditional and contemporary forms of dance.
- Create, rehearse, and perform works with renowned Israeli composers and choreographers.
- Receive individual instruction from Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance faculty.
- Be inspired by the rich cultural, historic, and religious significance of Jerusalem.
- Immerse yourself in all aspects of Israeli life and culture.
Program Type(s):
Study AbroadProgram Length(s):
- Fall
- Spring
- Academic Year
Instruction Language(s):
- English
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- Hebrew Language, Literature
- Visual and Performing Arts
- Dance
Minimum GPA:
3.0Year Founded:
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Direct Enrollment/Exchange Scholarships
Graduate students from countries other than the United States and Canada may be eligible for Rothberg Family Fund (RFF) tuition scholarships, awarded by the Hebrew University to international students enrolled in the RIS Division of Graduate Studies. Eligibility is determined by academic achievement and financial need.
Partial tuition
Masa Israel makes it possible for young Jewish adults to come to Israel by offering grants and/or scholarships, making the experience more affordable.
Partial tuition
The Thanks To Scandinavia Fund from the Benjamin Sperling Bequest to the Hebrew University has endowed scholarships of US $12,000 each in memory of Frances and Benjamin Sperling, for students from Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden, who wish to pursue graduate studies at the Hebrew University.
$12,000
See website https://www.gov.il/en/service/scholarships_application_for_academic_studies_in_israel
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RIS Merit Scholarships A limited number of scholarships are being offered to highly qualified international candidates who wish to study at the Rothberg International School. The Graduate Merit Scholarship is a competitive, merit-based scholarship for students admitted to international degree programs in the Division of Graduate Studies at the Rothberg International School. The Scholarship covers the tuition fee for the stated duration of the program. International graduate students accepted to the following degree programs may apply: The Bible and the Ancient Near East Jewish Studies Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies Israel Studies Nonprofit Management and Leadership M.B.A. in Entrepreneurship and Innovation
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