Come Dance with us!<\/p>\n\n\n\n OUR SCHEDULE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n [Schedule History]<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n September 9, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 7:45 Beginners: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Yardena goes over basics, including steps for the classic Ma Navu, 1975, as well as leading easy-to-follow dances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 8:15 <\/a>Yardena<\/a> reviews\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n Amarine<\/a> 2002 by Avy Levy. If you haven\u2019t quite gotten that middle section, this is your chance!<\/p>\n\n\n\n 8:30 Davida teaches\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n Kova im Shafan<\/a>\u00a0 \u05db\u05d5\u05d1\u05e2 \u05e2\u05dd \u05e9\u05e4\u05df (Hat with a Rabbit), a very newly hatched and spunky-fun dance by Sagi Azran, 2026. Music by Shimon Buskila.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hey At<\/a>\u00a0 \u05d4\u05d9 \u05d0\u05ea (Hey You), a lighthearted dance choreographed by Ilad Shtamer, 2026. Music by Nunu & Gidi Gov.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 9:00-11:30 Glenn DJs the rest of the night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n September 2, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 7:45 Beginners: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Yardena goes over basics, including steps for the classic Ma Navu, 1975, as well as leading easy-to-follow dances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 8:15 Yardena reviews\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n Amarine<\/a> 2002 by Avy Levy. If you haven\u2019t quite gotten that middle section, this is your chance!<\/p>\n\n\n\n 8:30 Davida teaches\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n Kova im Shafan<\/a> \u05db\u05d5\u05d1\u05e2 \u05e2\u05dd \u05e9\u05e4\u05df (Hat with a Rabbit), a very newly hatched and spunky-fun dance by Sagi Azran, 2026. Music by Shimon Buskila.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hey At<\/a> \u05d4\u05d9 \u05d0\u05ea (Hey You), a lighthearted dance choreographed by Ilad Shtamer, 2026. Music by Nunu & Gidi Gov.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 7:45 Beginners: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Yardena goes over basics, including steps for the classic Ma Navu, 1975, as well as leading easy-to-follow dances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 8:15 Yardena reviews\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n Amarine<\/a> 2002 by Avy Levy. If you haven\u2019t quite gotten that middle section, this is your chance!<\/p>\n\n\n\n 8:30 Davida teaches\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n Kova im Shafan<\/a> \u05db\u05d5\u05d1\u05e2 \u05e2\u05dd \u05e9\u05e4\u05df (Hat with a Rabbit), a very newly hatched and spunky-fun dance by Sagi Azran, 2026. Music by Shimon Buskila.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hey At<\/a> \u05d4\u05d9 \u05d0\u05ea (Hey You), a lighthearted dance choreographed by Ilad Shtamer, 2026. Music by Nunu & Gidi Gov.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 9:00-11:30 Glenn DJs the rest of the night. Bring your requests! <\/p>\n\n\n\n (Typically 11-11:30 is partner dances.) <\/p>\n\n\n\n August 26, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 7:45-8:30<\/strong> – Beginner dances with Sarita<\/strong> and an easier dance taught at 8:15<\/strong>. Then, Allen<\/strong> reteaches two dances from the past. <\/p>\n\n\n\n August 18, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Allen <\/strong>will lead and teach:<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n 7:45-8:30<\/strong> – Beginner dances and a reteaching at 8:15 of a line dance to very catchy music, 16 Tons<\/a> , by Yoav Ashriel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n 8:30<\/strong> \u2013 Ma\u2019agalim<\/a>, Gadi Biton in 2015.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 8:45<\/strong> \u2013 97<\/a> (Tishim VeSheva), Gadi Biton from 2025, a fun, quick-paced couple dance, that Aaron taught us in February. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Rob will DJ:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 9:00\u2013 11:30<\/strong> Open request dancing (Couples only from 11:00 \u2013 11:30<\/strong>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n August 12, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Caf\u00e9 Simcha is back this week with our monthly party! Yardena<\/strong> will be leading the beginners session and first part of the evening, with Allen<\/strong> as the DJ until the end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 7:45-8:00<\/strong> – Beginner dances with Yardena<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 8:00-8:45<\/strong> \u2013Easier dances (no teaching)<\/p>\n\n\n\n 9:00\u2013 11:30<\/strong> Open request dancing including three couple sets <\/p>\n\n\n\n (Couples only from 11:00 \u2013 11:30<\/strong>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n August 5, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 7:45-8p<\/strong>Bronwyn<\/strong> will introduce basic steps. We’ll learn an easy dance and work on steps from the dance she’ll be teaching at 8:15p. <\/p>\n\n\n\n 8-8:30p<\/strong>Bronwyn <\/strong>will lead easy-to-follow dances and then review a dance from repertoire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 8:30p<\/strong>Bronwyn <\/strong>will teach:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The lyrical and always popular circle Dance Al Tishal Oti<\/a> (Don’t Ask Me), 2004, by Israel Shiker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Then we skip ahead over 20 years for the upbeat and fun new Couple Dance:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lirkod<\/a>, by Sharon Elkaslassy, from 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n 9p Glenn<\/strong> DJ’s the night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n July 29, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 7:45-8:30p Sarita<\/strong> leads easy-to-follow dances and then reviews a dance from repertoire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 8:30p<\/strong>Bronwyn<\/strong> will teach:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The lyrical and always popular circle Dance Al Tishal Oti<\/a> (Don’t Ask Me), 2004, by Israel Shiker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Then we skip ahead over 20 years for the upbeat and fun all new Couple Dance:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lirkod<\/a>, by Sharon Elkaslassy, from 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n 9p<\/strong>Sarita<\/strong> DJ’s the night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n July 22, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Cafe will be closed for the observation of erev tish’a b’av.<\/p>\n\n\n\n July 15, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 7:45p – Allen<\/strong> will lead the beginner session and review the popular line dance he taught last week called river dance, choreographed by roni and alina in 1999. here is the demo<\/a> and the teach<\/a> videos. the music is an instrumental; there are no lyrics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 8:30 – Glenn<\/strong> will reteach the circle dance jama bamidbar by gadi bitton, also from 1999. the demois here<\/a>, and the teach is here<\/a>. (if you prefer to see the teach in hebrew, you can find that here<\/a>.). music is by gaia. you can find the hebrew lyrics here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After that, Glenn<\/strong> will teach a partner dance called habki halailah (hug me tonight) choreographed by gal shem tov in 2024. here is the demo<\/a> and the teach<\/a>. the song is called yesh elohim (there is a god). music is by ethnix. you can find the hebrew lyrics with english translation here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n and then … Glenn<\/strong> will dj.<\/p>\n\n\n\n July 8, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 7:45p – Allen<\/strong> will lead the beginner session and teach a popular line dance called river dance, choreographed by roni and alina in 1999. here is the demo<\/a> and the teach<\/a> videos. the music is an instrumental; there are no lyrics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 8:30 – Glenn<\/strong> will teach the circle dance jama bamidbar by gadi bitton, also from 1999. you can find the demo here<\/a>, and the teach here<\/a>. (if you prefer to see the teaching in hebrew, you can find that here<\/a>.). music is by gaia. you can find the hebrew lyrics here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n after that, Glenn<\/strong> will teach a partner dance called habki halailah (hug me tonight) choreographed by gal shem tov in 2024. here is the demo<\/a> and the teach<\/a>. the song is called yesh elohim (there is a god). music is by ethnix. you can find the hebrew lyrics with english translation here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n after that Rob<\/strong> will DJ the night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n July 1, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 7.45p –<\/strong>Sarita<\/strong> leads the beginners with easy-to-follow dances, with emphasis on the last taught dances, and review Shir Al Rey<\/a> (1978) by Chaim Shiryon. Sung by HaGevatron, composers Dov Biran and Chayim Agmon. Tassi Peer is the singer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 8.30p –<\/strong>Sarita<\/strong> reviews the super requested circle Of Muzar<\/a> (2025) by Dudu Barzilay and Yaron Malihi. Those two choreographers will be the guests’ choreographers at Nirkoda Ba’Kerem Camp in December.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Davida<\/strong> reviews Ani Eten Lach<\/a>, a fun and energetic couple dance (2000) by Naftali Kadosh. The singer is Hod Regev.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 9.00p<\/strong> – Satita DJs the night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n June 24, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Same program as last week plus June Birthdays Celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We have a special evening teaching three inspiring dances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dances whose lyrics speak to us of brotherhood, hope, love. Timeless gifts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 7:45 \u200b\u200bPM: Yardena<\/strong> leads beginners with classics and easy-to-follow dances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 8:15 PM: Yardena<\/strong> teaches the popular danceShir Al’Re<\/strong><\/a>i<\/strong> (1978) by Chaim Shiryon. Sung by HaGevatron, composers Dov Biran and Chayim Agmon. The lyrics are here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 8:30 PM: Judy Shalev<\/strong> presents two beautiful circle dances to which I, Sarita, have a strong emotional connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Shanti<\/strong><\/a> (2001) by Avi Levy, a universal call for peace. Singer and songwriter: Liora Simon. The lyrics are here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Shma Elohai<\/strong><\/a> (also known as K’she’halev Bocheh, meaning “When the Heart Cries”) is a powerful Israeli song popularized by singer Sarit Hadad. Choreography by Shmulik Gov Ari (2001). Composers <\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/cafesimcha.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Webp.net-gifmaker-2nd-45.gif\")
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8:30<\/strong> \u2013 Ma\u2019agalim<\/a>, Gadi Biton from 2015.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
8:45<\/strong> \u2013 97<\/a> (Tishim VeSheva), Gadi Biton from 2025, a fun, quick-paced couple dance, that Aaron taught us in February. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
9:00 ish\u2013 11:30<\/strong> Open request dancing with Glenn<\/strong> as DJ. (Couples only from 11:00 \u2013 11:30<\/strong>)
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