Category Archives: Davidic Dances

Hineh El Yeshuati
Posted on 29 November 2012 by Elze Erwteman
Intro to Dance: Hinee El Yeshuati By Michal Nobach-Bergen Look, Yeshua, the salvation of Israël! Just look at Him, Hallelujah. Let us praise Him! How can we please Him? What we would say, if He would suddenly stand in the town visible to us smiling, with wide open arms lovingly inviting us and would call...
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Sisu et Jerushalayim
Posted on 29 November 2012 by Elze Erwteman
A suitable song and dance from Israel is “Sisu et Jerushalayim (Rejoice, rejoice over Jerusalem, all who long for her.) Sisu et Jerushalayim (Choreography from Israel) Akiva Nof composed this song and music. Abbreviations: Rhythm 4/4 CW Clock Wise CCW Counter Clockwise Direction CW CCW NHH No Holding Hands Level ...
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Yakum Elohim
Posted on 29 November 2012 by Elze Erwteman
The song ‘yakum elohim’ (‘arise elohim’ in hebrew) (Hoej’dot 222 or Zimrat Haarets 74) was composed by Zipporah Bennett. the song comes from Psalm 68:2, 4-5 Choreography: Vera Chierico Clapping dance speed fast abbreviations: rhythm 2/4 or 4/4 sbs side by side formation cirlce or line nhh...
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Yismach Yisrael
Posted on 29 November 2012 by Elze Erwteman
This song Yismach Yisrael is to be found in our music book Hoej’dot nr. 246. Also in Zimrat Ha’arets nr. 47. The song is composed by Elisheva Shomron ©1982. HARMONICA Speed Medium Abbreviations: Rhythm 4/4 CW Clockwise Formation Cirlce CCW CounterClockWise Direction CW NHH No Holding Hands Level Advanced HH Holding Hands OTS On The Spot FWD Forward BWD BackwardCounts Part A 1 – 4 Mayim to...
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Lechoe nerannena laAdonai
Posted on 29 November 2012 by Elze Erwteman
Song by David Tel-Tzur (from Psalm 95:1-3) Elze Erwteman received this choreograpy from Vera Chierico Copyright 1995. KLEZMER 2 Speed Fast Abbreviations: Rhythm 2/4 4/4 CCW CounterClockwise Formation Cirlce NHH No Holding Hands Direction CCW OTS On The...
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Pesach without the lamb
Posted on 29 November 2012 by Elze Erwteman
Pesach without the lamb is like a wedding without the bride! We were slaves in Egypt The central event of the Seder is the recounting of the Exodus from Egypt, liberation of slavery that leads directly to forty years of wandering in the wilderness but finally ends in Canaan, in Israel. We have to remember...
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Melech ozer
Posted on 29 November 2012 by Elze Erwteman
The choreography is made by Elze Erwteman, who introduced Davidic Dance in Congregation Beth Yeshua, Amsterdam in 1992. Speed Medium Abbreviations: Rhythm 4/4 CW Clock Wise Formation Circle HH Holding Hands Direction CW NHH No Holding...
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As David
Posted on 29 November 2012 by Elze Erwteman
Choreography by Elze Erwteman Speed Medium Fast Abbreviations: Rhythm 4/4 CW Clockwise Formation Circle CCW Counter Clock Wise Direction CW CCW OTS On The Spot Level Beginner HH Holding Hands1: As David did in HaShem’s...
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Bo’u lefanav
Posted on 29 November 2012 by Elze Erwteman
The choreography of this dance has been developed by Elze Erwteman. She introduced and organized Davidic dancing in Beth-Yeshua Amsterdam, Holland. The title of the song is “Bo’u Lefanav” written by Ruth Azuz from Psalm 100: 2-4. The song has two verses and one chorus Laj, laj, laj… In Hebrew we sing: Bo’u lefanaw birnana; de’u kie Adonai...
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Dancing toward Shavuot
Posted on 29 November 2012 by Elze Erwteman
Dance: Roni Bat Tzion Music by David and Lisa Loden Choreography: Helen Weiner Wilson Words: from Zephaniah 3:14-16 Song available on recording: Jerusalem Arise by Paul Wilbur Questions: Contact the choreographer by e-mail at helenwwilson@juno.com or by phone at 215-473-6199 Dance Specifications:4/4 time chorus: 8 measures, sometimes repeated each verse: 8 measures Explanatory notes: Each...
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