MAYAAN NEURIM
Folklore festival weekend 2026
The Weekend of your dreams
Join us for four unforgettable days and nights of Israeli folk dance, live drumming, festive meals, and late-night celebrations. This enchanting celebration is held at Eisner Camp in the stunning Berkshire Mountains. The festival is dedicated to preserving Israeli folk dance and folklore while promoting creativity and fostering community engagement.
Dates
May 21–25, 2026
Location
Camp Eisner, Great Barrington, MA, USA
Mottio
Living to Dance. Dancing to Live
Weekend Features & Highlights
This weekend is packed with energy, culture, and joy, blending community, culture, and celebration lasting from morning to dawn. You can dance until dawn, share in community meals, explore rare dances, and celebrate Shavuot with rhythm, connection, and tradition.
Dance instructions
- World-class Israeli dance teachers & tribute sets honoring legends of the field.
- Partner, circle, and curated marathon dance sessions for all levels.
- 4 Non-stop, no-repeat Curated Marathons with Requests.
- Open and Request Dancing.
- Late-night jam sessions & rare dances for the dedicated enthusiasts.
- Folklore roundtables and partner labs.
Music rhytim
- Immersive drumming workshops connecting rhythm to movement.
- Live DJ sets and themed dance parties.
- Jam Sessions.
- Miss-A-Step, Drumming sessions and Surprises.
Shavuot & Shabbat Celebrations
- Cultural feasts & festive meals celebrating Shavuot traditions.
- From the Dairy Feast of First Fruits to marathon dance parties.
- Full Shavuot Celebrations.
- Festive Kabbalat Shabbat and Havdalah.
Weekend Features & Highlights
This weekend is packed with energy, culture, and joy, blending community, culture, and celebration lasting from morning to dawn. You can dance until dawn, share in community meals, explore rare dances, and celebrate Shavuot with rhythm, connection, and tradition.
Embracing New Talent: New Faces of Folkdance
We are excited to introduce a dynamic team of five younger instructors and choreographers who are here to lead our community. This initiative is part of our commitment to refreshing the dance experience by incorporating new faces into our teaching roster.
- Fresh Energy: Young instructors bring a vibrant enthusiasm that ignites passion.
- Diverse Perspectives: They offer firsthand experiences with contemporary dance trends and styles, enriching their teaching.
- Innovation: Fresh perspectives often lead to innovative teaching methods that can transform traditional practices.
- Connecting Generations: Younger teachers can relate closely to the interests and challenges faced by today’s youth.
Embracing the energy and creativity of our younger instructors revitalizes the dance experience and cultivates an environment where tradition meets innovation.
What's Included & Logistics
The festival package ensures a seamless experience.
- Packages: 4-night and 3-night packages are available.
- Pricing: Priced from $700 – $950 PP all inclusive.
- Special Pricing: Available for early booking, Under 40, Children**, Full payment, volunteers and offshore residents. (**Children’s rates).
- Lodging: Room sizes range from 2-20 persons. Bedding, pillows, and towels are provided for convenience.
- Meals: All meals, snacks, and communal activities are included.
- The menu is Kosher* and Kosher Style. Ample Snacks and beverages are provided.
- *All Kosher products.
Additional Activities
Attendees can participate in diverse activities such as:
- Storytelling with guest artists.
- Artisan workshops focused on traditional crafts.
- Hands-on workshops, including culinary delights like pita and babaganoush.
- Cheese and scotch-tasting workshops.
- Nature Hikes.
- Meditation in Motion.
- Festive campfire and sing-a-longs.
A Festival for Every Generation.
Weekend Dance Festival – Fun for All Ages!
Bring the whole family to a weekend filled with music, movement, and joy! Our festival isn’t just for adults—special programming ensures teens and children can join the celebration, learn new steps, and feel the rhythm of community.
Why Families Should Join:
- Youth Dance Workshops – Fun, beginner-friendly classes designed to spark creativity and confidence.
- Family Dance Hours – Parents and children dancing together in a welcoming environment.
- Cultural Exploration – Teens and kids discover traditional and modern dance styles from around the world.
- Festival Treats – Family-friendly food options and plenty of energy for dancing!
Calling all musicians and singers and party-trick pros! 🎸
Don’t leave your talents at home—we want to see what makes you shine. We are officially declaring this a “pro-jamming” zone, so please bring along your instruments, your juggling balls, your tarot cards, or that one weird talent you usually save for late nights. Whether you want to join in singalong or just show off a cool skill, we have the space if you bring the vibes. Let’s turn this gathering into a memorable Hafla!
Set up shop under the Sunday sun! ☀️
Do you make it, paint it, or curate it? We want to see it! We are planning to provide a space for you at the Sunday Marketplace. We’re on the hunt for unique wares, handcrafted goods, and local art to fill our stalls. Bring your best stock and your business cards—let’s make this an even busier weekend for you!
Bring your Judaica, books, albums, etc. for a FREE EXCHANGE
We will have a space for a FREE Exchange of unneeded festival-appropriate items.
Meet Our Team
Join us from may 21-25, 2026, for a journey of dance, rhythm, culture, and connection. we cant wait to celebrate with you.
This enchanting celebration is held at Eisner Camp in the stunning Berkshire Mountains. The festival is dedicated to preserving Israeli folk dance and folklore while promoting creativity and fostering community engagement.
Frequently Asked Questions.
When and where is the Maayan Neurim Folklore Weekend being held?
The event runs from May 21–25, 2026, at Camp Eisner in Great Barrington, MA, USA.
What types of packages are available, and what is the cost?
We offer 4-night and 3-night packages. The package pricing is $700 – $950 per person, all-inclusive.
Are meals included, and are there dietary considerations?
Yes, all meals, snacks, and beverages are included. The menu is Kosher and Kosher Style, using all Kosher products.Let us knpw in advance about special requirements.
What are the main activities focused on?
The weekend focuses on Israeli folk dance, immersive drumming workshops, cultural feasts for Shavuot, and curated marathon dance sessions including tributes.
What makes this year's teaching staff unique?
We are introducing a dynamic team of ‘New Faces of Folkdance,’ which includes five younger instructors and choreographers. This brings fresh energy, diverse perspectives, and innovative teaching styles to the community.