About Hakvutza (the Group)

Who are we

“Hakvutxa” (Nonprofit Organization), a dance school designed for adults over the age of 18. The school was established in 2001 by a group of students who dreamed of dancing and fulfilled their dream in action.
The school was founded with the aim of being a gateway to the world of dance and serving as a professional space for anyone who wants to develop their abilities as a dancer and creator in dance. HAKVUTZA welcomes anyone interested in exploring the body and movement, and turning dance into a language and a home.
Our syllabus is rich and diverse, including courses in contemporary dance, ballet, improvisation, contact improvisation, and creation. It offers a selection of courses and programs tailored to different levels – starting with programs for beginners focusing on developing basic physical skills, through exploration and integration of movement language for intermediate and advanced students, and concluding with the professional dancers training, aiming to integrate into the dance industry and the stage.
The school is located in the Hatikvah neighborhood in Tel Aviv. It operates as a supportive and pleasant place, with a personal, creative, and enriching atmosphere. Our team of teachers consists entirely of the best dancers and creators in the country, who have gained extensive professional education and experience both locally and globally.
Since its founding, hundreds of students have studied at the school in various programs, and many of them have continued to work and develop in the field, making dance a central profession in their lives.

The Establishment Story of Hakvutza

“Hakvutza dance school was founded in 2001 by Liat Barkan and Itay Vizer. Liat continued to manage the school until 2005 when she was replaced by Itay Yatuv in that role.
In 2015, Liat returned to the group as a professional director and as a teacher of contact improvisation. Today, she coordinates the study programs and teaches contact improvisation in the full two-year course. Read more about Liat’s story »
The school was established with the aim of being a gateway to the world of dance and serving as a professional space for anyone who wants to develop their abilities as a dancer and creator in dance.
“Hakvutza” welcomes anyone who is interested in exploring the body and movement and turning dance into a language and a home. Our syllabus includes a variety of learning paths tailored to different levels, combining the development of physical skills, deepening and integration of movement language in various dance styles.
Since its establishment, hundreds of students have studied at the school in different programs, and many of them have continued to engage and develop in the field of dance, becoming dancers, creators, teachers, stage artists integrating other arts, producers, movement therapists, and more.

The Vision

Hakvutza Dance School was established based on the belief that dance is a deep and universal human passion. We believe that dance is not reserved only for those who started before the age of ten or individuals blessed with exceptional flexibility. We believe that one can start dancing at any age, learn to move, express, enjoy, and create dance without compromising professionalism, standards, and high artistic level.
Beyond being a unique field of creation and art, we believe that dance contributes to joy, self-empowerment, creativity, health, and brings people together. In all our study programs, from beginner courses to professional training programs, we emphasize the respectful, attentive, and empowering relationship between teachers and students, and among students themselves. We aim to create a healthy learning environment, promote inclusivity, teach mindful body work, and provide a learning experience where enjoyment and professionalism intersect.
HAKVUTZA Dance School offers a variety of programs that allow everyone to find the right place to fulfill their dream and dance: those who have never danced before will find a starting point, those who danced before and want to come back will find tools to remember and learn deeply, and those who are already dancing and want to integrate into the world of dance and stage as dancers and creators will receive extensive professional training within theMultidisciplinary dancers training program.

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"Dance is the secret language of the soul"

Martha Graham