Join Us on Our Journey to the "Borders of Nature - Borders of Culture" Festival
The Kolben Dance Company is preparing for a unique opportunity to perform at the globally recognized "Borders of Nature – Borders of Culture" festival in Poznań, Poland, from April 24th to April 30th. Representing Israeli culture on such a prestigious platform is not just an honor— it's our mission to bridge cultures, fostering connections and engaging in meaningful dialogue through the universal language of dance.
To bring our vision to life, we're facing significant logistical costs, including international and local transport for our delegation and daily expenses throughout our stay. With reduced cultural subsidies and the absence of budget airlines operating in Israel, we're encountering unexpected financial hurdles. Your support is essential to cover these expenses, ensuring our meaningful presence at the festival.
our support extends far beyond enabling our journey; it is instrumental in fostering meaningful connections and dialogue through Israeli cultural expression on a global stage while fostering long-term international collaborations. To show our appreciation, we are offering our donors exclusive experiences, including interactive dance workshops, personal encounters with our skilled dancers, special invitations to our performances, a glimpse into our company's creative process, and the opportunity for customized private performances. Contributors will benefit from increased visibility, with their logos prominently featured in our marketing efforts, celebrating them as valued contributors to this significant cultural exchange.
Led by Prof. Amir Kolben, Kolben Dance Company is not just a contemporary dance ensemble; it's a vibrant voice for social and human discourse, both in Israel and internationally. With a 28-year legacy based in Jerusalem, we're committed to merging the art of dance with social involvement, sparking conversations on critical issues, and promoting collaborative initiatives that offer new perspectives. Our commitment to accessibility and community engagement ensures that the transformative power of dance reaches broad audiences, supporting those in need and amplifying voices from the margins.
Support Us and be part of a movement where art not only crosses boundaries but also unites us in our common humanity.
Kolben Dance Company
Bank Leumi Isreal
Account no. 6303102
Branch 902
Please contact:
Sonia Joanna Zwolska | Head of international communication
Led by Prof. Amir Kolben, Kolben Dance Company is not just a contemporary dance ensemble; it's a vibrant voice for social and human discourse, both in Israel and internationally. With a 28-year legacy based in Jerusalem, we're committed to merging the art of dance with social involvement, sparking conversations on critical issues, and promoting collaborative initiatives that offer new perspectives. Our commitment to accessibility and community engagement ensures that the transformative power of dance reaches broad audiences, supporting those in need and amplifying voices from the margins.
Support Us and be part of a movement where art not only crosses boundaries but also unites us in our common humanity.
Kolben Dance Company
Bank Leumi Isreal
Account no. 6303102
Branch 902
Please contact:
Sonia Joanna Zwolska | Head of international communication
The Kolben Dance Company is preparing for a unique opportunity to perform at the globally recognized "Borders of Nature – Borders of Culture" festival in Poznań, Poland, from April 24th to April 30th. Representing Israeli culture on such a prestigious platform is not just an honor— it's our mission to bridge cultures, fostering connections and engaging in meaningful dialogue through the universal language of dance.
To bring our vision to life, we're facing significant logistical costs, including international and local transport for our delegation and daily expenses throughout our stay. With reduced cultural subsidies and the absence of budget airlines operating in Israel, we're encountering unexpected financial hurdles. Your support is essential to cover these expenses, ensuring our meaningful presence at the festival.
our support extends far beyond enabling our journey; it is instrumental in fostering meaningful connections and dialogue through Israeli cultural expression on a global stage while fostering long-term international collaborations. To show our appreciation, we are offering our donors exclusive experiences, including interactive dance workshops, personal encounters with our skilled dancers, special invitations to our performances, a glimpse into our company's creative process, and the opportunity for customized private performances. Contributors will benefit from increased visibility, with their logos prominently featured in our marketing efforts, celebrating them as valued contributors to this significant cultural exchange.
Kolben Dance was founded in 1996 by artistic director and choreographer Amir Kolben. Kolben Dance is a contemporary dance company that lives and breathes the complex essence of Jerusalem, its home, and Israel.
Kolben Dance is committed to its mission of creating contemporary, meticulous, moving, thought-provoking dance with a poignant statement in the social and personal fields.
The company combines choreographic skill and artistic daring in its work, expressed in physicality, athleticism and technical complexity, and its dancers are active partners in the creative process.
In his creations, Kolben often sensitively touches social and political issues which are part of reality in Israel. In a world resonating with the echoes of conflict, our dance company is an invitation for introspection and understanding. Embracing dance's universal language, we navigate the complexity of human emotions, delving into life's darker aspects while igniting a dialogue that prompts a genuine reexamination of ourselves and the fabric of society. Our works transcends boundaries, joining a global conversation that aspires towards healing and mutual understanding.
Kolben Dance has presented internationally its diverse repertory in festivals, theaters and events all over the world, including France, Germany, Rumania, Usa, China, India and many more.
The company is committed to its mission to make the language of dance accessible to a variety of audiences, adults, children and youth, and it achieves this goal through running 3 dance schools in various places. In addition it contributes lecture demonstrations, lectures and workshops as part of its community outreach activities.
Prof. Amir Kolben is the founder of Kolben Dance Company, and has served as its artistic director and choreographer since its establishment in 1996 until now.
Prof. Amir Kolben served as Dean of the Faculty of Dance at the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance between 2015-2020, where he taught several subjects for many years.
Kolben began his dance studies at the Mishmar HaEmek Dance Studio, and later studied in many places in Israel and abroad, including Bat-Dor Dance school, Merce Cunningham Dance School and more.
Kolben's dancing career spans over a few decades, and recently he resumed his active dancing and performing, at the age of 69, after 10 years pause.
He initially joined Batsheva 2 and later danced for many years in Batsheva Dance Company, where he also was a principal dancer. In addition he also danced at the Israeli Ballet, at the Opera Dance Theater in Freiburg, Germany, and in the United States.
Kolben's choreographies were commissioned by many theaters and festivals all over the world and were very successful. His works have been exhibited in the United States, Germany, Russia, Poland, Romania, France, Brazil, Colombia, China, India, Thailand, and more.
Kolben co-founded the Tamar Company in Ramla in 1982, which was a milestone in the Israeli dance landscape, as the first fringe dance company in Israel, and in which he co-founded the School of Contemporary Dance in Ramla.
Later he served as artistic director of the Tamar Jerusalem Company. In 1996, Kolben founded the "Kombina" troupe, which became Kolben Dance Company in 2006.
Amir Kolben combines a deep analytical and intellectual dimension in his work, with a moving and powerful artistic and emotional experience.
His activity in the field of dance spans over more four decades, during which he has become one of the most recognized and respected artists in the field of contemporary Israeli dance.
For Donations and Inquiries:
Please contact:
Sonia Joanna Zwolska | Head of international communication
Prof. Amir Kolben is the founder of Kolben Dance Company, and has served as its artistic director and choreographer since its establishment in 1996 until now.
Prof. Amir Kolben served as Dean of the Faculty of Dance at the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance between 2015-2020, where he taught several subjects for many years.
Kolben began his dance studies at the Mishmar HaEmek Dance Studio, and later studied in many places in Israel and abroad, including Bat-Dor Dance school, Merce Cunningham Dance School and more.
Kolben's dancing career spans over a few decades, and recently he resumed his active dancing and performing, at the age of 69, after 10 years pause.
He initially joined Batsheva 2 and later danced for many years in Batsheva Dance Company, where he also was a principal dancer. In addition he also danced at the Israeli Ballet, at the Opera Dance Theater in Freiburg, Germany, and in the United States.
Kolben's choreographies were commissioned by many theaters and festivals all over the world and were very successful. His works have been exhibited in the United States, Germany, Russia, Poland, Romania, France, Brazil, Colombia, China, India, Thailand, and more.
Kolben co-founded the Tamar Company in Ramla in 1982, which was a milestone in the Israeli dance landscape, as the first fringe dance company in Israel, and in which he co-founded the School of Contemporary Dance in Ramla.
Later he served as artistic director of the Tamar Jerusalem Company. In 1996, Kolben founded the "Kombina" troupe, which became Kolben Dance Company in 2006.
Amir Kolben combines a deep analytical and intellectual dimension in his work, with a moving and powerful artistic and emotional experience.
His activity in the field of dance spans over more four decades, during which he has become one of the most recognized and respected artists in the field of contemporary Israeli dance.
For Donations and Inquiries:
Please contact:
Sonia Joanna Zwolska | Head of international communication
Kolben Dance was founded in 1996 by artistic director and choreographer Amir Kolben. Kolben Dance is a contemporary dance company that lives and breathes the complex essence of Jerusalem, its home, and Israel.
Kolben Dance is committed to its mission of creating contemporary, meticulous, moving, thought-provoking dance with a poignant statement in the social and personal fields.
The company combines choreographic skill and artistic daring in its work, expressed in physicality, athleticism and technical complexity, and its dancers are active partners in the creative process.
In his creations, Kolben often sensitively touches social and political issues which are part of reality in Israel. In a world resonating with the echoes of conflict, our dance company is an invitation for introspection and understanding. Embracing dance's universal language, we navigate the complexity of human emotions, delving into life's darker aspects while igniting a dialogue that prompts a genuine reexamination of ourselves and the fabric of society. Our works transcends boundaries, joining a global conversation that aspires towards healing and mutual understanding.
Kolben Dance has presented internationally its diverse repertory in festivals, theaters and events all over the world, including France, Germany, Rumania, Usa, China, India and many more.
The company is committed to its mission to make the language of dance accessible to a variety of audiences, adults, children and youth, and it achieves this goal through running 3 dance schools in various places. In addition it contributes lecture demonstrations, lectures and workshops as part of its community outreach activities.
On the edge
tr[app]ed
Lake 3.0
KACHA
קאי וגרדה הם חברי ילדות ששד ממזרי ומלכת שלג קרה מפרידים ביניהם. גרדה מחליטה לצאת למסע הרפתקאות במטרה להציל את קאי ולהחזיר אותו הביתה. במהלך המסע המפרך היא פוגשת קסמים וכשפים, שודדים ומלאכים שמובילים אותה לארמון של מלכת השלג, אי שם בצפון הרחוק, בו היא מוצאת את קאי.
מאת: אמיר קולבן
רקדנים/שותפים ליצירה: סוניה זוולסקה, מור בירגר חבצלת, צביקה היזיקיאס, שרון כהן, עידן קוגן, ג'ושוע ריי סוטון, נועה בנימין, עינת פליט, צ'ארלי מורטון, חן בצלאל.
מנהלת חזרות: נועה שביט
צילום: אפרת מזור
המופע ככה מציע פרשנות נועזת ומרהיבה, החורגת מתחומי המחול המסורתיים, ובכך יוצרת דיאלוג דינאמי בין הקונקרטי לאבסטרקטי, בין הקליל לעמוק. כל זאת, תוך משיכה בחוטי הומור דקים המתרגמים לשפת תנועה עצמתית ולדיאלוג בימתי.
המסע שמציע ככה הוא מסע גילוי לעבר הלא נודע של החיים, דרמה, והומור, כל אחד מהם משחק תפקיד מרכזי בחגיגת החוויה האנושית, חוויה שמציגה את הדינמיקה המורכבת של החיים והיצירה.
רקדנים: סוניה זוולסקה, מור בירגר חבצלת, צביקה היזיקיאס, שרון כהן, עידן קוגן, ג'ושוע ריי סוטון, נועה בנימין, עינת פליט, צ'ארלי מורטון, חן בצלאל, אמיר קולבן.
עיצוב מוסיקלי, תפאורה, טקסט: אמיר קולבן
מוסיקה: Nicolas Jaar, Acid Pauli, NU, Jo.Ke, Raz Ohara, Chris Schwarzwälder ft. Matanza, FKA Twigs, Bella Ciao (folk song), Koda, Bachar Mar Khalife, Chapelier Fou, Daft Beatles (Blondie + Philip Glass), Erik Satie
קריינית: ורדה זילברברג
עיצוב תלבושות: עדי יאיר
עיצוב תאורה: אורי מורג
צילום: גיל רובינשטיין / זיו ברק
אדי, מאתגרת את הקהל להכיר בעיוורונות אישיים וחברתיים, ולגלות כיצד התודעה השבויה שלנו והיהירות האנושית מעוורות אותנו לגבי המציאות שסביבנו. היצירה מזהירה מפני ה"קרחון" שכבר ממתין לנו, שבו אנו עלולים להתנגש אם נמשיך לחיות בעיוורון.
סיפורי סבתא חוקרת את הדקויות שבין אמת לבדיה, בין זיכרון למציאות. היצירה נעה בין מחוות יומיומיות מוכרות לתנועה מופשטת, וטווה נרטיב של זיכרון קולקטיבי ואישי. היא מעוררת הכרה בעומק הזיכרונות ובכוח לצמוח מתוכם, להמשיך ולברוא סיפורים וחיים חדשים.
בערב ה-DUO, האמנות הופכת לגשר בין חוויות אישיות לעוצמות קולקטיביות, ומזמינה את הקהל לעצור, להרהר, להתרומם ולהתמלא בכוחות חדשים.
מוסיקה: Artheus, Nicolas Jaar, Samuel Barber, Nils Frahm
קריינות: דניאל קולבן
עיצוב תלבושות: עדי יאיר
עיצוב במה וטקסט: אמיר קולבן
עוזרת כוריאוגרף: סוניה זוולסקה
עיצוב תאורה אדי: אורי מורג
מנהלת להקה וחזרות: נועה שביט
רקדנים: צביקה היזיקיאיס, ג'ושוע ריי סוטון, עידן קוגן, ויבהור דב, מור בירגר חבצלת, שרון כהן, סוניה זוולסקה, תמר ירון, מור פיוטרמן, נועה בנימין, צארלי מורטון, עינת פליט, חן בצלאל.
כוריאוגרפיה, עיצוב במה, ותאורה: אמיר קולבן
עיצוב תלבושות: חגית אביר
מוסיקה: קולאז'
רקדנים: ג'ושוע ריי סוטון, עידן קוגן, מור בירגר חבצלת, שרון כהן גוטרמן, נועה בנימין, צ'ארלי מורטון, עינת פליט/חן בצלאל.
