Adv. Contemporary Modern with roni Koresh
Wednesday/thursday 6:00-7:30pm
Roni Koresh is an Israeli- American choreographer whose style represents his experience in both cultures. From his time in Israel which included Israeli folk dance, performance with Martha Graham’s Batsheva 2 Dance Company, and his enlistment in the Israeli army, the style draws its strong sense of humanity, sweeping circle patterns, military precision, and Middle Eastern flavor.
After moving to the US, Koresh solidified his strong foundation in Horton, Graham, and Luigi techniques, as well as experiencing social forms including club dancing, hip hop, and pedestrian gesture. All these influences are drawn into the Koresh Style which demands both emotion and technique; individuality and precision; extension and groundedness, and strength and aerobic fitness from those that master it.
Ronen “Roni” Koresh, a native of Israel, began his career with the renowned Batsheva Dance Company of Tel Aviv. Immigrating to the U.S. in 1983, he studied in New York with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater prior to settling in Philadelphia, where he performed with Shimon Braun’s acclaimed “Waves” Jazz Dance Company. After performing internationally, his interest shifted toward choreography, and he founded the Koresh Dance Company in 1991. Shortly after, in 1993, he opened the Koresh School of Dance, serving as a residence for his company and a training center for the Philadelphia dance community. In addition to receiving numerous grants, Roni is a recipient of several choreographic fellowships from the Pennsylvania Council of the Arts, the PEW Charitable Trusts, and the Philadelphia College of Performing Arts. Roni regularly travels to conduct master classes, set choreography, conduct residencies, and showcase his company throughout the country.