Our Team
Michal Bachar
Michal is a 48-year-old dancer and the mother of 15-year-old twins, Shir and Omri.
She has been dancing since childhood, beginning with jazz, tap, modern dance, and hip-hop.
Over the years, she performed with a professional tap company, a folk dance troupe,
and the student ensemble of renowned choreographer Shlomo Maman.
Since 2008, Michal has been a certified Israeli folk dance instructor, teaching both women’s groups and mixed groups.
In 2010, she joined the instructional team of Moshiko Halevy, further expanding her professional experience.
She has taught workshops and participated as an instructor in dance camps across Europe.
In addition to her dance career, Michal has a background in computer engineering
and is also a trained Pilates instructor specializing in bone-strengthening exercise.
Oren Bachar
Oren Bachar was truly born into the world of Israeli folk dance. The son of a folk-dance instructor, he grew up surrounded by music, rhythm, and choreography. From early childhood he danced both in Israeli folk-dance companies and in classical ballet ensembles, developing a deep technical foundation alongside a strong cultural connection to the art form.
At the age of 15, Oren began leading his own dance sessions in the city of Ashkelon, marking the start of what is now more than 32 years of continuous work as a professional Israeli folk-dance instructor. Over the years, he has taught and performed internationally, including in France, China, Belgium, England, and other countries.
Oren has created over 40 circle and couple dances, some of them in collaboration with his wife, Michal. Today he directs three weekly dance sessions and works with multiple municipalities on large open Saturday dance events in Holon, Ramat Gan, and Petah Tikva.
Keren Houri
Keren Houri began Israeli Dancing in the 3rd grade, in a special school program in Be’er Sheva, Israel. From the age of 17, she began dancing in regular sessions. Keren has a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education, complimented by the completion of the Israeli Dance Leader’s Course and the Israeli Dance Choreographer’s Course under Shlomo Maman. Since then, she has lead sessions for youth, for seniors, women’s only sessions, as well as general sessions. Keren has worked with Rafi Ziv for 12 years, assisting him in teaching and demonstrating dances, and also leading the beginner’s session. For the last 20 years, you have likely seen her in videos, supporting and demonstrating dances with Rafi Ziv, Tamir Shalev, Moti Alfassy, Dudu Barzilai, and others. In 2025, Keren has 4 sessions of her own, including a session for the families of fallen IDF soldiers.
Keren brings passion, patience, professionalism, precision, and energy to her leadership. She has lead specialty sessions in both the Karmiel and Ashdodance Festivals, and has performed in multiple dance competitions. She can be found dancing all over Israel, from the latest hits, to nostalgia sessions, and all the extreme dances in between.
Mickey Huber is an accomplished Israeli Dance leader and choreographer with over 30 years of experience. Having taught in both the United States and Israel, Mickey has shared the joy of Israeli dance with communities worldwide. A former performer with the renowned Parparim Dance Ensemble in New York City, Mickey spent nearly 20 years dancing and teaching in NY, NJ, and Philly, as well as visiting Florida, Los Angeles, Boston, Toronto, and others, before making Aliyah 14 years ago. Mickey has learned directly from some of the Masters of Israeli Dance like Danny Uziel, Moshe Eskayo, Moshiko Halevy, Yankele Levy, Shmulik Gov-Ari, and others.
Known for precise instruction and a deep respect for the choreographer’s original vision, Mickey brings authenticity and passion to every session, camp, and festival.
Mickey Huber
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Itai Ben Artzi
Tom Roby has been a passionate folk dancer since his days at Swarthmore College. Now based in New England, he is a versatile teacher and caller specializing in Balkan line dances, English Country Dance, Contra, and a wide variety of couple dances including Waltz, Scandinavian, and Hungarian.
Tom is a regular teacher at the CDS Boston Centre, co-leads the monthly “Mostly Waltz for Boston,” and runs the “Scandinavian Sundays” series. Known for his clear, lively, and efficient teaching style, Tom’s goal is to get dancers moving quickly while improving their style and connection to the music. Whether teaching beginners or advanced dancers, Tom brings infectious enthusiasm, quick wit, and a relaxed attitude to the dance floor.
TOM ROBY
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