8 Weeks of Movement, Culture & Community at Kibbutz Contemporary Dance Company (KCDC)
Program Cost & Scholarships
Masa Go Dance
Apr 26 – Jun 21, 2026 ( 8 weeks)
Program Fee: $5,300 USD
Masa Scholarship for Eligible Participants: $4,200 USD
Your Cost: ONLY $1,100 USD
(includes $300 registration fee)
The program is subject to a minimum enrollment requirement
Eligible participants of the Masa Go Israel scholarship will pay a reduced tuition of $1,100 USD.
This special rate is available only to dancers who meet Masa Israel scholarship eligibility criteria.
For participants who are not eligible for the Masa Israel scholarship, the full program tuition is $5,300 USD.
To be considered for a dance scholarship via Masa Go Dance Israel, click here to learn more.
What’s Included?
- Full Training Program: All Classes and Workshops
- Field Trips Throughout Israel
- Social Activities
- Extracurricular Programming
- Accommodation at The International Dance Village in Kibbutz Ga’aton
- Access to world-renowned teachers and the artistic world of KCDC
The Masa Go Dance Program takes place at The International Dance Village, home to Kibbutz Contemporary Dance Company, located in Kibbutz Ga’aton in the beautiful and lush Western Galilee of northern Israel, surrounded by rolling green hills and overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.
This world-renowned artistic campus is the only one of its kind internationally—an entire village dedicated to dance, creativity, community, and cultural exchange.
Move · Connect · Immerse
Designed for participants ages 18 and up, this 8-week journey welcomes young adults from all backgrounds:
- Complete beginners
- Movement enthusiasts
- BFA dance students
Program Highlights
Start and End Date: April 26/2026- June 21, 2026
- Daily Movement Training (Beginner to Advanced)
- Exclusive Artistic Access to KCDC
- Life at Kibbutz Ga’aton & The International Dance Village
Who Should Apply
This program is perfect for individuals aged 18 and over who are seeking:
- A unique blend of physical activity and cultural experience.
- Inspiration and self-discovery through movement.
- An immersive, vibrant community life in Israel.
- An unforgettable opportunity to train and live alongside a world-class dance company.
Advantages & Benefits
Pursue Your Passion
Work closely with Kibbutz Contemporary Dance Company dancers and choreographers.
Global Connections
Connect with dancers worldwide in a unique, international dance environment.
Professional Growth
Enhance your skills with intensive dance workshops and personal development sessions.
Personal Transformation
Experience growth beyond dance, fostering both artistic and personal development.
Explore Iconic Sites
Visit Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, the Dead Sea and Masada, Golan Heights , sea of Galilee. Gaining cultural insight and inspiration.
Cultural & Educational Activities
Travel & Excursions
- Two-day trip to Jerusalem & the South
- One-day trip to the North
- Tel Aviv “Masa Israel Day”
Community Life & Celebrations
- Shabbat event
- Holiday celebrations with the kibbutz
- Purim celebrations with children and families
Educational Sessions
- Founding of Kibbutz Ga’aton
- Legacy of KCDC founder Yehudit Arnon
- Jewish–Arab relations
- Israeli film & culture
- Jewish holidays
- Meeting young adults of the kibbutz
Sample Weekly Schedule
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 09:30–11:00 | Technique: Ballet / Contemporary / Floorwork |
| 11:15–13:00 | Repertoire / Bodywork / Workshops |
| 13:00–14:00 | Lunch |
| 14:00–16:00 | Movement Research / Repertoire |
| 16:00–19:00 | Mentoring / Self Practice time |
| Evenings | Lectures, films, social events |
Final schedule may vary
Special Workshops
- Guest Israeli choreographers
- Composition & improvisation lab
- Daily Movement Training (Beginner to Advanced)
Classes designed for all levels
- Open rehearsals
- Q&A sessions with dancers and artistic staff
- Repertoire workshops
- Insights into the creative and training process of a world-class company
Exclusive Artistic Access to KCDC
Participants enjoy rare behind-the-scenes exposure:
- Introductory Contemporary Dance
- Creative Movement Workshops
- Body Awareness, Conditioning & Mobility
- Floorwork & Improvisation
- KCDC Repertoire classes
- Composition + creativity labs
- Intro to KCDC’s Movement Language (accessible to every level)
Testimonials
Participating in KCDC’s Dance Journey Program was the most transformative and beneficial experience of my life as a dancer and person. I attended the program because I was looking for…
Ahilya Kaul
Singapore
This program changed my life and is my second home. This program and this place is something so magical. It is hard describe what this experience does to you. It…
Aimee Sadler
Perth, Australia
Shortly after I arrived to KCDC’s International Dance Village and the Dance Journey program began, I quickly learned how amazing this program and experience is. When I decided to join…
Delphine Nofit
Paris, France
My first experience at KCDC’s International Dance Village in Kibbutz Ga’aton was at their Summer Intensive dance program which I attended while visiting Israel when I was eighteen. In those…
Alexandra Zaslav
Richmond, USA
Living on a kibbutz at KCDC’s International Dance Village and taking part in the Dance Journey program for the past 10 months has simply been the greatest experience of my…
Sara Grenga
Pordenone, Italy
My experience at Kibbutz Contemporary Dance Company’s Dance Journey study abroad program was absolutely incredible and something like no other. Being 18 years old and coming from Melbourne, Australia, this…
Tyler Levi
Melbourne, Australia
The Dance Journey program is intense and gratifying. Its an incredibly unique experience. For me, making friends from all over the world, getting to know Israeli culture, and working with…
Avery-Jai Andrews
Dallas, USA
The international Dance Journey study abroad program with Kibbutz Contemporary Dance Company was one of the best, most unique immersive experiences I’ve ever had. To live in a kibbutz for…
Marie Lloyd Paspe
New York, USANew York, USA
Accommodation
- The dormitory-style accommodation at The International Dance Village in Kibbutz Ga’aton allows optimal time and space for learning, experimenting, creating, and rehearsing.
- Living and spending time alongside the international community of dancers, along with the unique atmosphere of the kibbutz, offers an extraordinary opportunity to experience a vibrant, full, and dynamic social life.
- The living, training, and rehearsal spaces are immersed in greenery and surrounded by breathtaking landscapes overlooking the historic Yehiam Fortress, the Mediterranean Sea, and the stunning sites of the Western Galilee
Faculty & Staff
The course is subject to the security situation and the number of registrants
For More Information & Registration
Contact Us Today 🙂
Yoni Avital
International Director
Kibbutz Contemporary Dance Company
Email: [email protected]
Mobile: +31-6-8006-8709
WhatsApp: Call | Chat
Calendly: https://calendly.com/yoni-kcdc
Roni Ronen
Administrative Director of the International Dance Journey Program & Masa Go Dance
Kibbutz Contemporary Dance Company
Email: [email protected]
Mobile: +97252-379-9729
WhatsApp: Call | Chat
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Partners
The Masa Go Dance program is supported by Masa Israel Journey which is the global leader in immersive international career development and leadership experiences in Israel for young Jewish adults from around the world.
With a variety of long-term & Short programs in Israel, Masa is able to provide meaningful, enriching experiences to young Jews from many different countries, backgrounds, levels of education, and fields.
Since its founding in 2004, Masa has helped over 150,000 young adults from 60+ countries to strengthen their connection with Israel, empowering a new generation of connected, committed, and inspired young Jewish adults. These young adults are changing the face of the Jewish world and Israel, as professionals, community leaders, and advocates.
To be considered for a dance scholarship via Masa Go Dance Israel, click here to learn more.
