Piece of Peace

Ilana Sarah Claire Bellahsen was born in Marseille, France (1982), lives and works in Tel Aviv. An independent artist, choreographer, and movement researcher, exploring dance and performance through real-time encounters with the audience. In recent years, her work has incorporated food as a central element in her artistic inquiry. She is also a painter, teacher, and mother. She began her professional path as a dancer with the Kibbutz Contemporary Dance Company under the direction of Rami Be’er (2000–2008). She is a recipient of the Israeli Ministry of Culture and Sport Award for Outstanding Dancer (2007) and the Yair Shapira Prize. Since 2010, she has been a member of Clipa Theatre and has collaborated with numerous artists and institutions in Israel and abroad. Her works have received critical acclaim.