Join dance leader Miryam Coppersmith to learn about the history of “dancing Jewish" and explore the different rhythms and dances of Eastern Europe. Dancers of all ages and backgrounds will get to experience unique rhythmic improvisation, characteristic gestures and shapes, and the communal nature of Yiddish dance.

Miryam Coppersmith is a Philadelphia-based performance artist and educator. Miryam has apprenticed with master Yiddish dance teacher Steven Lee Weintraub since 2019. Together, they have created several performances together and taught at the Yiddish New York festival. Miryam teaches Yiddish dance workshops and leads social dancing at concerts, Jewish holidays, simchas/celebrations, and more.

This event is part of the 2025 Phoenix Yiddish Culture Festival, made possible by the City of Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture and ASU Jewish Studies. Event start time subject to change - please stay tuned for final schedule.