The Galim Dance Group is an international cultural and youth ambassador for Israel,
and a frequent performer in communities throughout its homeland for enthusiastic audiences of all ages.

Established in 1970 under the auspices of the Jordan Valley Regional Council and directed since its
inception by its founder, Dorit Porat, the Galim Dance Group is comprised of young dancers between
the ages of 13 and 18, who reside in communities and villages in the Jordan Valley,
the scenic area surrounding the southern shore of the Sea of Galilee.

The Group's international accomplishments include participation in the World Gymnaestrada Festivals
in Switzerland, Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands and Portugal. This event, held every four
years in a different country, brings together more than 20,000 youth from over 50 countries and cultures,
to showcase outstanding talents in dance, aerobics, and rhythmic and artistic gymnastics.
The Israeli Foreign Ministry has enthusiastically endorsed the Galim Dance Group, sponsoring its performances
in Hungary (celebrating Israeli Independence Day), Brazil and Cyprus as well as two performances at the Osaka
Festival for an audience that included the Emperor of Japan.

The original dances choreographed for the Galim Dance Group draw their inspiration from Israel's multicultural
traditions and ethnic influences, as well as nature and personal experience.

The Group's Founder and Artistic Director, Dorit Porat, is, a graduate of the Wingate Institute and the Seminar Oranim
College in Israel, where she studied dance and gymnastics, and was a member of the Israeli National Gymnastic Team,
representing the State in world competitions. Since 1970 she has devoted her professional life to youth,
working with hundreds of talented teens in the arts of movement and dance.
In the year 2000, she was appointed Director of the Jordan Valley Dance School, where she continues her activities today.