The team

Ronit Weinrich

Ronit is the founder of Camp Li-Am — a dance leader, educator, and community builder whose impact extends far beyond the dance floor.

She leads a vibrant dance session in Toronto and has dedicated her life to teaching, inspiring, and connecting people through Israeli dance and education.

The Li-Am Festival was born from her deep commitment to celebrating our culture, fostering unity, and showcasing the strength of our community.

This is more than a passion — it is her shlichut, her calling: to bring us together, to move as one, and to joyfully celebrate who we are.

Yaron Carmel

Yaron is known throughout the Israeli folkdance world for his expert teaching and ability to keep the party going! Whether you’re an experienced dancer or someone relatively new to Israeli folkdance, Yaron knows how to weave a program of dances together with his almost supernatural ability to keep every dancer happy and on the dance floor. We can't wait to have him back to ourcamp.

Michael Barzelai

Michael Has created some of the most popular dances in the last several years- Achshav Ani Chozer, Yamim Tovim, Mechakot, Mi Lo Yavo, Normally,Resisim, Shneinu, Tzipor Zahav, Lifamim,At Li Paris..and many others. He has a vast repertoire - it's hard to find a dance he doesn't know ! Beyond his fantastic choreography and dancing, he is just incredibly friendly and boundlessly energetic. We are so excited to welcome him back toCampLi-Am

Tamir Shalev

TAMIRbegan leading Israeli dancing later in life and has since created some of the most popular dances danced around the world —Besof Kol Yom,Chatzi Spanoli Chatzi Teimani,Gitara Vekinor,Kama Yamim,Kol Hayom,Lo Malachim,Masa,Nagat Li Balev,Pitom Hakol Nosea,Sorefet Rechavot,Tachzor, and many others. He also runs some of the biggest dance sessions in Israel! Beyond his fantastic choreography, Tamir is kind and humble and always a pleasure to be around! We are very excited to welcome him to Li-Am.

Meir Shem-Tov

We are very excited to host Meir as our special guest. He is one of the most beloved choreographers in Israel. He has created over 100 dances and has taught his work all over the world.. Some of his famus dances are, Mizmor Layla,Tevurchi Artzi,Meohav,Hora Mechudeshet, Ben Biniamin, Derech Eretz Hashaked, Remez,Yad Ktana,Tni Li, Im Telech,Shir Le'Achoti,Zer Kotzim and more...We will dance together and celebrate his incredible legacy