Mirror Mirror – tell me please

Rina Schenfeld

Israel

In a new, personal work, Rina Schenfeld revisits the image of metal she used in her early creations, exploring it with a mature and contemporary view. The solo blends movement, voice, and drumming on metal, which becomes a layered symbol of covering, resonance, reflection, protection, and sound.

Through a solo of voice, rhythm, body, and memory-combining material and spirit, simplicity and emotional depth-the piece echoes a fragment of Israel’s personal contemporary dance history through an intimate, feminine lens.

What is needed to release the past, move forward, and dance the present?.. I’m walking on soft earth, gathering memories in my feet, and sounding my voice with my mouth and with metal. Discovering in the mirror the essence within me and the light that guides my path…” – Rina Schenfeld

Photo by: Yaakov Agur

Rina Schenfeld
Israel

Rina Schenfeld is a multidisciplinary artist: dancer, choreographer, artistic director, and teacher.

As a pioneer of artistic dance in Israel and a respected cultural ambassador worldwide for over 65 years, she has achieved immense success as both a performer and creator, earning international recognition and prestigious awards. Among these are the EMET Prize, the Rosenblum Prize, the Honorary Citizen of Tel Aviv award, and the IUPA Lifetime Achievement Award. She has earned distinguished accolades such as "The Queen of Israeli Dance" and "one of the most important dancers of our time" (The New York Times). Over the years, Schenfeld has created over 120 original works, many of which have become foundational classics. She developed a unique, imaginative movement language that seamlessly integrates objects, vocal sounds, song, video, painting, and sculpture.

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