Interview with Company Dancer Orin Zvulun
Tell us a bit about your dance background and where you’re from.
Hi, I’m Orin Zvulun. I grew up in Ra’anana, a small city in central Israel. My journey in movement began with artistic gymnastics as a child. When I was about 9, I joined a jazz dance class with my best friend, just for fun. That’s when my passion for dance
truly ignited, and it has only grown stronger ever since.
Can you tell us about your experience as a dancer in the second company, KCDC 2, and your transition to the main company?
In KCDC 2, we were always in motion—constantly exploring, working hard, and evolving. One of the most intriguing aspects was performing for children at close range. A significant part of the young company’s activities involved morning shows, often in school gyms. These performances were interactive, with audience participation that brought the children’s emotions to the forefront. Their excitement and sensitivity were palpable, forcing us to tune into their reactions in a profound way. It was incredibly fulfilling to build connections without words. The young company prepared me well for the main company. Joining the main company was truly a dream come true, something I had been striving towards for years. I’m immensely grateful for the opportunity and still feel, every day, as though I’m encountering Rami Be’er’s movement language for the first time. This place has shaped me both as an artist and as a human being.
What attracted you to the movement language of Kibbutz Contemporary Dance Company and Rami Be’er’s work?
There’s a unique charm to the company’s movement language—an intersection of physicality and instinct that meets humanity and simplicity. You’re compelled to connect to the moment, to the raw emotion you’re experiencing, and from there, create something deeper
and new. Rami Be’er’s approach emphasizes hard work and responsibility in dance. He inspires me to use every moment for creation, expression, and feeling, making him a significant influence on my artistic journey.
What is it like living among professional dancers, international dance students, and dance professionals at The International Dance Village in Kibbutz Ga’aton, Israel?
Living in the dance village during a normal year is a truly unique experience. The kibbutz attracts so many artists, dancers, and teachers who come here specifically to evolve and grow. You get the chance to meet dancers from all over the world, learn about
their cultures and habits, and form lifelong friendships that extend beyond the studio.
Can you share what it feels like to dance with the company on stage?
Performing with KCDC feels like reaching the top of a roller coaster’s first hill—the adrenaline, the excitement, the rush. It’s that stomach-twisting mix of contrasting emotions that come all at once. You’re pushed to explore your body and soul through the
most terrifying moments, which transform into the most beautiful ones. It’s about finding the balance between instinct and momentum, control and release, struggle and joy, and, most importantly, becoming deeply aware of what happens in between. When you discover
those unique, fleeting moments, you feel the true essence of existence.
What’s your most memorable international experience with the company?
I had the incredible opportunity to be part of the “Holiday Season with Ballet Stars” in Miami, performing on the stunning stage of the Arsht Center. This gala, directed by Lola Koch, the founder of the Ballet Support Foundation, was an amazing experience.
It was an honor to perform under the name of Kibbutz Contemporary Dance Company at such a prestigious event.
A closing thought?
Bring the hostages home. Now. Spread humanity and love, not hate.
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