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.

Rafi Ziv

Rafi Ziv is one of Israel’s most prominent and prolific choreographers, and we are beyond excited for you to experience his extraordinary talent firsthand.

His energy is both magnetic and boundless, and his creativity spans a remarkable range. Rafi has brought us unforgettable dances such as Al Ahava, Kama Mazal, Giva Achat, Tetaaru Lachem, Gam Ani Rotze, Chikiti Lach, Shover Shtika, Heya Heya, Halev Nitpas, Rokdim Al Hamayim, Shir HaKirva, Sipur Chayai, Nedudim, VeAfilu BeHastara, Mimi, Ha’Shabbat Shelanu, and many more.

We are truly thrilled to welcome Rafi back to Li-Am.

Michael Barzelai

Michael Has created some of the most popular dances in the last several years- Achshav Ani Chozer,Ana Aref, Aneni, Betoch Niyar Iton, Lean Lachazor, 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 to Camp Li-Am

Dudu Barzilay

Dudu is a world-renowned Israeli dance choreographer, session leader, and teacher. A second-generation Israeli dancer, he has been immersed in dance since childhood and now leads multiple sessions across Israel — including one of the largest and most vibrant in Tel Aviv.

A true creative force, Dudu has choreographed over a hundred dances, including beloved favorites like Beyom Shishi, Debka Hilit, Debka Inbar, Don Kichote, El Haor, Inbal, Keren Shemesh, Ma Kore Itach, Maoryan, Metziut Acheret, Sheyihye Bemazal, Shmuot, Shtayim Balayla, Status Meohav, Tirbahu Vetisadu, Yachad, Ma Yihiye Machar and so many more.

And just wait until you hear him play the darbuka!

We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Dudu — along with his infectious energy, warm smile, and incredible dances — to Camp Li-Am.

Effie Ravitz

With a lifelong passion for Israeli folk dance, which began at the age of four, I’m honored to be part of the LIAM Dance Festival team. It’s a privilege to support Ronit, the festival’s founder, in bringing her vision to life and helping create a meaningful and memorable experience for all participants.