In celebration of Naftaly Kadosh's 50th birthday, a special Marathon will be held on Saturday night, January 26th at the 92nd Street Y in New York City.  (See below for details.)

Hosts Danny Uziel and Ruth Goodman look forward to having you join them, either in spirit or on the dance floor, to express  appreciation for the wonderful dances Naftaly has created that are enjoyed throughout the world.

You are invited to share your personal congratulations and brachot to Naftaly with a message that will be included in an album in his honor and presented to him at the marathon.

No later than January 14th, please mail your congratulatory message to:  info@israelidanceinstitute.org 


CELEBRATION MARATHON
in honor of

NAFTALY KADOSH
Now fabulous at 50!

Join us for a special evening to celebrate
Naftaly's 50th birthday and the wonderful repertoire of
dances he has created that are enjoyed throughout the world.
On this occasion, Naftaly will introduce two new dances.
Hosted by Danny Uziel and Ruth Goodman

Celebration  Refreshments!

Saturday, January 26, 2008
from 8:45 pm

PRE-MARATHON EARLY BIRD EXTRA!
Family Dance Hour with dances for children from 7:45-8:45pm


The 92nd Street Y
1395 Lexington Ave. at 92nd St.
212-415-5765
An agency of UJA-Federation

Fee: $15.00

ABOUT NAFTALY KADOSH
Naftaly Kadosh was born in Afula, Israel.  He graduated from the Ulpan Hamadrichim (course for Israeli folk dance teachers) and led a large session in Kfar Saba before coming to New York.  While studying for his degree at Queens College, he took a classical music course and learned how to analyze musical compositions.  This contributed to his choreographic and teaching styles.  He has also choreographed for the Queens performing group, "Lahat" which participated in the Israel Folk Dance Festival.  For over 25 years, Naftaly's original mixture of social style couple dances and ethnic circle dances appeals to both new and veteran dancers everywhere and has distinguished him as one of the most prolific and best loved choreographers in the Israeli folk dance field.  Naftaly has directed and been featured at Israeli dance camps in the United States and throughout the world. 

Naftaly's most popular dances include:
Ad Kama Ahavtich, Ahava Asura, Ahava Mimabat Rishon, Ahava Yam Tichonit, Al Titni Lo, Ani Eten Lach, Ashir Lachem, At Bat Shesh Esrey, Baderech Letavor, Dabri Elay, Danielle, Debka Ariella, Debka Dikla, Debka Etti, Debka Nufar, Ella Ella, Esh, Gan Eden, Hahatzaga Nigmeret, Hora Ben, Isha Tzoania, Kmo Hasheket, Le'ehov Im Efshar, Mechuzot Ha'ahava, Mischak Hadma'ot, Mistovev, Mitzta'er, Nishar Itach, Pashut Ohev Otach, Saloniki, Sara, Tni Li Siba, Yaffa At Li, Zara, Zmanim K'tanim, Zohi Yaffo