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Aviv Israeli Folk Dance Association

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"For the past 10 years I have had the honor to be a part of the Aviv Israeli Folk Dance Association. Throughout my time, I have been granted many opportunities including the once in a lifetime trip to Florida where we performed in a massive festival in Miami, as well as shows in Orlando and DisneyWorld. I am always so proud to be dancing as a part of this group whether we're in Winnipeg with our pen pals, Florida, Festival Hatzafon, Heritage Days, or community events. Israeli dance has helped shape and broaden my dance techniques and provides a sense of accomplishment in my dance abilities. I am extremely proud to be an Israeli dancer."

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"Looking back at my time with AIFDA, I have grown as a dancer, performer, and leader. My time spent with this incredible group of people has allowed me to be a part of the global Israeli dance community as well as connect with other cultural folk dance groups sharing their love of dance. Thank you, Sari, for creating a space to express myself while connecting to my roots."

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Aviv Israeli Folk Dance

Who We Are

The Aviv Israeli Folk Dance Association (AIFDA) was formed in the Spring of 2006, by choreographer and artistic-director, Sari Uretsky-Leung. “Aviv” is the Hebrew word for “Spring” and this performing folk dance group definitely has a Spring in their step! In 2012 AIFDA was incorporated as a non-profit registered society in the province of Alberta and currently comprises of 2 performance groups, AVIV and SHEMESH ranging from junior high school through adult as well as offering recreational circle dance open to the public.

In 2022, AIFDA absorbed RIKUD into AIFDA as another dance program. This program offers lessons for kids in kindergarten to grade 6.

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OUR GALLERY

These are images of some of our appearances past and present.. Is there anyone you know?

Are you interested in learning some folk dance steps and meeting new people?

Recreational circle dance is open to all levels!
Do you have dance training or love to perform? Contact us to see if one of our performance groups is a fit for you!

Past Events

Check out some of the fun and impactful events we have taken part in...

Competing at the Alberta Dance Festival - national category

2019 Alberta Dance Festival Competition

Awarded a Gold in the National category

Aviv Group

Oil Kings Performance

Sharing our love of dance and culture with Edmonton at Roger's Place 

Performance at Universal Studios

Performance at Universal Studios