Ballet for Contemporary Dancers Intermediate & Advanced
emphasis on placement and movement efficiency

As a ballet teacher Zvi Gotheiner whose choreographic work is rooted in contemporary movement has been inspired by Maggie Black. He has created an internationally acclaimed teaching method with the emphasis on placement and movement efficiency. This method respects the human body and the specific needs and abilities of each individual. Characteristic for Zvi's teaching at the barré is the essential simplicity of the exercises that – in combination with slowness and repetition - allow thorough work. His exercises across the floor are well-known for their musicality and spaciousness. The advanced level classes will conclude with a sequence of jumps, both intricate and fluid.



Zvi Gotheiner
Zvi Gotheiner is of Israeli origin, where he started an early performance career both as a musician and a dancer. In New York he worked with Joyce Trisler Dance Company, Feld Ballets, and Batsheva Dance Company, among others. In 1987 he founded his own company, which has successfully toured all through the US, Europe, and Israel. As a teacher, Zvi Gotheiner has an exceptional international reputation. He has been teaching master classes to top companies all over the world and is sought after as a guest teacher by numerous renowned festivals and schools.