Gershman Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival

Fall Fest 2020

Virtual Premiere of Ariel Rivka Dance’s “ Unorthodox” & Workshop

Sunday, November 15 | 7 PM EST

Ticket buyers will receive private link to the event after purchase which will activate November 15 at start time.

Collaborating with composer Stefania de Kennessey to create an original score inspired by the drive and tradition of Klezmer music, the Unorthodox performance speaks to the juxtaposition of grungy raw realness and the simple polite version of ourselves we often portray to the world. What happens when you unzip the dress to breathe? The title is inspired by the book by Deborah Feldman (and the Emmy-nominated Netflix show starring Shira Haas) about a young woman who leaves a very strict Hassidic sect.

After the performance, join Ariel Rivka Dance for a family-friendly dance workshop and panel discussion! Using the fundamentals of modern dance, yoga, and creative movement, participants will be guided through a dance warm-up and movement explorations.

Additionally, we are honored to participate in a panel discussion hosted by Rabbi Mira Rivera!

RABBI MIRA RIVERA

Rabbi Mira Rivera received ordination at The Jewish Theological Seminary with an M.A. in Jewish Studies.  She is Associate Rabbi and Board Certified Chaplain at Kehillat Romemu in New York City and at Ammud: the Jews of Color Academy.  Before seminary, she danced with the Martha Graham Dance Company and Ensemble under Artistic Director Yuriko Kikuchi and studied with ballet master Gabriela Taub Darvash.  As teaching artist for National Dance Institute, she reached hundreds of public school children in New York City. In the middle of a performing career and raising a family, she earned a BFA in Film from New York University.