In Repertoire

Lisan

The Inbal vocabulary, reimagined

Choreography
Or Saadi
Year
2025
Duration
45 min
Premiere
מרכז סוזן דלל, תל אביב

About the Work

Synopsis

The work draws inspiration from the movement and spirit of the diverse cultures that shape our daily lives—from the intimacy of the home and the energy of the street to the vibrant, multicultural fabric of Israeli society.

Lisan reimagines the distinct movement vocabulary pioneered by Israel Prize laureate Sara Levi-Tanai. It honors her legacy by serving as a living bridge between heritage and innovation, anchoring timeless roots within a bold, contemporary voice.

Photo · from a performance © Inbal · 2025

In the Press

The choreography unravels and reweaves the movements that have become synonymous with the 'Inbal vocabulary'—the unique creative style of Sara Levi-Tanai. And what a soundtrack! The dancers in the piece act as an amplifier, listening to it with their entire bodies and further echoing a rich and diverse tradition of East and West, seamlessly merging old and new.
רן בראון, הארץ

Creative Team

Credits

Choreography
Or Saadi
Collaborating dancers
Tom Nissim Ofer Dayani Roni Militin Or Saadi
Artistic consultation
Lea Avraham Omri Albo
Musical consultation
Yuval Wajima
Original music & editing
Itamar Shlomo Cohen
Lighting
Rotem Elroy
Costumes
Or Saadi Omri Albo Yulia Yakobashvili
Music
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