Join us for an exhilarating weekend of Israeli dancing at our first regional MACHOL TEXAS in San Antonio, Texas, known as one of the four unique cities in the United States (along with New Orleans, San Francisco, and Boston)! We are excited to welcome and feature choreographer OHAD ATIA to lead us in a weekend full of dancing, learning, and making memories.   This weekend is the perfect opportunity for dance enthusiasts of all levels to immerse themselves in the energy and spirit of Israeli dance. 

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION:   $125.00 (through December 1, 2024)

REGULAR REGISTRATION:       $165.00 (after December 1, 2024, through January 17, 2025)

INCLUDES:   ALL DANCE SESSIONS (INCLUDING OPTIONAL THURSDAY EVENING SESSION), BOTH EVENING DANCE PARTIES; SHABBAT DINNER; SATURDAY LUNCH; SUNDAY LIGHT BREAKFAST; SNACKS; AND T-SHIRT (please indicate size during online registration).

 **Please note:  A signed waiver form is needed to complete registration for this event. Once you have completed the online registration, a blank waiver will be e-mailed to you within 2 business days. Please complete it and return it back to [email protected]. 

Schedule of Events (subject to change): 

  Thursday January 23^rd

 If you are in town on Thursday, please join us for our regular weekly class from 6 to 8:30 pm. [NOTE: Friday through Sunday events will take place in the Gym with a nice hardwood floor; our regular weekly class meets in the Auditorium, which has a tight carpeted surface]

 Friday  January 24^th

• 5:30 – 6:00 pm                        Check-In and Registration
• 6:00 – 7:00 pm                        Shabbat Dinner (all kosher)
• 7:00 – 11:00 pm                      Harkada (dance party) with some learning
• 11:00 pm                                   Laila Tov (or continue partying at the hotel)

Saturday January 25^th

• 8:30 – 9:00 am                         Check-In and Registration
• 9:00 – 10:30 am                      First Instructional Session
• 10:45  – 12:15 pm                  Second Instructional Session
• 12:15 – 1:15 pm                     Lunch (provided)
• 1:15 –  2:45  pm                     Third Instructional Session
• 3:00 -  5:00 pm                       Fourth Instructional Session
• 5:00 –  7:30   pm                    Dinner (on your own)
• 7:30  pm – 12:30 am             Harkada (dance party)  Theme:  “REMEMBER THE ALAMO!”

Sunday January 26^th

• 9:00 – 9:30 am                      Bagels and coffee 

• 9:30 – 12:30 PM                   Run-through of all dances taught and more dancing
• 12:30’ish                                L’hitraot and Hasta La Vista!

ACCOMODATIONS

The Barshop JCC has arranged for a block of rooms at the Homewood Suites by Hilton San Antonio Northwest, 4323 Spectrum One, San Antono, Texas 78230

Rooms:  King $125/night; Double Queen $129/night, plus applicable taxes.   All rooms come with free hot breakfast and separate kitchen.   For reservations call: 833-411-0372; mention “Machol Texas”