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A dancer in a moment of strong expression on stage

RISING STAR 2026 · Photo: Victoria Lomberg

Dance

RISING STAR

A professional stage for young dancers

31 January 2027

Tamuz Hall, 12 Herzl St., Be'er Sheva

Register for the event

RISING STAR is a young, innovative national dance competition held in Be'er Sheva - the capital of the Negev and the cultural center of the south. The competition is for children and teens from all over Israel. It gives them the chance to show their talent on a professional stage and to get exposure, guidance and constructive feedback from the best dance professionals in Israel.

Meet our judges

International judges from Israel, Ukraine and Poland

  • EVGENI VAYMANIsrael

    EVGENIVAYMAN

    International judge

    Ballroom and Latin dance

  • LERA MAKEEVUkraine

    LERAMAKEEV

    International judge

    Choreographer: hip hop, jazz, contemporary

  • MARY VESNAPoland

    MARYVESNA

    International judge

    Choreographer: jazz, contemporary, acro dance

  • DIMA GANKINIsrael

    DIMAGANKIN

    International judge

    Breakdance, hip hop

  • JEKA SHAVKOVIsrael

    JEKASHAVKOV

    International judge

    Breakdance, hip hop

Packages and participation

Everything you need to know before you register

The earlier you cancel, the bigger the refund. It is counted by the number of days left until the competition on the day you cancel.

  • 21 days or more - full refund

  • 14-20 days - 50% refund

  • 0-13 days - no refund

Competition details

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31 January 2027 · Tamuz Hall, 12 Herzl St., Be'er Sheva

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