Jerusalem, 24 July, 2025 (TPS-IL) — In the upcoming school year (2025-6), the dance curriculum for middle school students (grades 7-9) will expand and incorporate new topics, including Israeli folk dance for the stage and traditional dance styles from the various cultural movements that make up Israeli society.
“This is a first-of-its-kind educational initiative that gives the dance tradition a place of honor within the curriculum, connecting students to a living heritage through movement,” said the Ministry of Education.
The move was made as part of the “Roots Program – the National Plan for jewish and Zionist Identity,” initiated by Education Minister Yoav Kish, and expresses the commitment to strengthening the sense of belonging of Israeli students through a physical, creative, and multicultural learning experience.