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.

Sagi Azran

With his captivating charisma and extensive knowledge in Israeli dance, Sagi has been a teacher, session leader and a choreographer since he was a teenager. As a kid, Sagi was mentored by Misha’el Barzilay, one of the most appreciated personalities in the world of Israeli dance.

He was only 9 years old when Misha’el asked him to teach a dance to a crowd of 250 dancers. Ever since then, Sagi perfected his teaching in every way he could and created so many beautiful dances .

Today, living in Los Angeles, Sagi brings exceptional energy with the goal of making sure dancers do not forget the authenticity and value of Israeli dance.