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OR-YAH MAOR

Country: ISRAEL

Story: I was born and raised in Israel where I started my physical training at age 3. Upon moving to New York in 1998, I furthered my training at the Martha Graham School of Contemporary Dance, where I received my Professional Trainee Program Certificate. As a Yoga and Gyrotonic instructor, I have been teaching in the U.S., Israel and the Far East. I am currently living in Bangkok where besides taking care of my baby girl Liri, I teach Hatha Yoga, Pilates as well as pre and post-natal yoga.

Career: While in Israel, I have danced with Rishon Le Zion and Inbal dance company. Upon moving to New York, I performed with The Junction Dance Company and Sofia Gal Dance Theatre among others. During my stay in the big apple, I also had the chance to develop and perform my own choreography at the Field, the Hatch Project by Jennifer Muller/The Works, The Stable and East 4 Theatre.

Or-Yah and MNE: After 3 years of friendship and collaborations, Nicola asked me to be a founding member of Mare Nostrum Elements. At that time I didn't have a clear idea of what was going to happen. I just blindly bounded with the development of Mediterranean Voices; I trusted the idea, the energy and my background. I felt I had no other choice but to be part of it, so I performed at the NYU's Frederick Loewe Theater and at the Stable for the international choreographic festival Dancing Planet. I would like to thank Nicola and Kevin for their great friendship and support, for their great talent who brought Mare Nostrum Elements' special and unique experience to evolve.

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