Come Dance With Us!!
Imagine a performing arts program that built Jewish girls and women as people first. A program where girls and women found their place to truly fit in and share the vulnerabilities and strengths that make them who they really are. A performing arts program that taught not just technique, but communication and teamwork skills that women and girls would translate into better marriages, better parenting, and greater success at school and at work. Imagine a performing arts program that developed true creativity, original thinking, and self-expression built on confidence from deep inside. Imagine a performing arts program that felt like a family, the best kind of family, a family that nurtures and supports and plays.
This is Rachel Factor’s Jerusalem Center for Performing Arts.
Imagine a performing arts program that built Jewish girls and women as people first. A program where girls and women found their place to truly fit in and share the vulnerabilities and strengths that make them who they really are. A performing arts program that taught not just technique, but communication and teamwork skills that women and girls would translate into better marriages, better parenting, and greater success at school and at work. Imagine a performing arts program that developed true creativity, original thinking, and self-expression built on confidence from deep inside. Imagine a performing arts program that felt like a family, the best kind of family, a family that nurtures and supports and plays.
Our Studio
We are proud to announce another year at the French Hill Matnas for the fall of 2023!! We have two large studios to work in and a new office upstairs in the community center to work from. Looking forward to seeing you all!!
Meet the Staff
Lyrical
Lyrical is a form of dance combining several styles including jazz, contemporary and ballet technique to express a meaningful story or relevant theme. The focus of the class is to develop self-confidence and expression while honing proper technique. For English and Hebrew speakers.
Rachel Factor, Director
Ballet & Pointe
Classical ballet technique combined with healthy self-image can help girls and women develop poise, grace, and tznius. In this class, a complete ballet barre work-up is followed by center work, turns, and grand allegro across the floor. For English and Hebrew speakers.
Lexie Koh
Beginning Lyrical
Beginning Lyrical is for all who are interested in learning this wonderful style of dance, young and old!! This is for new students to JCPA and will allow for progression into the higher levels with Rachel and Lexie. Avigail, Riki & Sara Avigail are bi-lingual and have been trained comprehensively in dance and the JCPA style of teaching. For English and Hebrew speakers.
Riki Friedman
Leah Wohlgolernter
Schedule 5784 French Hill Matnas – 13 Hahagana St. (School Year – Sept 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024)
Policies & Fees
Fees & Policies 5784 (2023-2024)
Payment Policies – Consistency and commitment are the cornerstones of our success and a skill we endeavor to build in our students therefore…
- New students only, can have a single trial class for the cost of 50nis.
- Returning students are considered signed up upon first attendance.
- After the chagim, all students who have not completed registration forms and payment will not be allowed to dance until registration is complete.
- Bank Transfers are preferred. Please arrange transfers with the secretary, Mrs. Gelles by phone (02-586-0445) or WhatApp (054-710-6680).
- Checks should be left blank (we have a stamp). If you feel uncomfortable to leave blank, please check with us to make sure it is filled out correctly.
- Cash is accepted in a maximum of 3 installments.
- Credit cards are accepted.
- Students are enrolled and committed for the entire year.
Discontinuation Policies:
- Dropping out for a refund must be delivered in writing to avoid discrepancies (best by email for date confirmation). You are not considered dropped out until you deliver the notification in writing.
- Dropping out can only be done before Feb. 1.
- Once we receive written notification a refund will be issued less a penalty fee (20% of yearly tuition). This is meant to be a deterrent!! Replacing a spot mid-year is disruptive to the progress of the whole class and is discouraged so the group can advance maximally.
If a student has an injury or health issue that prevents her from participating fully, she is encouraged to continue coming to class to observe as we learn as much from watching as from doing!! And to get back in partially as she can as this builds work ethic and strategies for resilience.
*There is a scholarship fund available to us this year. Please do submit your request. There are requirements to be met and a scholarship committee has been appointed to review all requests. These are need based scholarships with a limited amount to distribute, but are there to help so please apply.
Dress Code
- For all Dance classes: Please wear ALL BLACK from the waist down (skirt, leggings, socks). You can wear any color top. This will promote uniformity and help the study and awareness of dance line.
- Socks must cover ankles and no skin or skin color should show.
- Ballet classes require ballet buns (not sponge buns) with hair nets.
- Socks and hairnets will be provided at a minimal cost at the desk for your convinience and must be purchased if student comes without required dresscode.
We want to hear from you!!
- The development of each girl’s growth is of the utmost importance to Rachel. Please email (rfdance18@gmail.com) or call (058-791-6902) to discuss student related concerns or issues.
- Please direct all questions regarding payments to Mrs. Gelles by phone (02-586-0445) or WhatApp (054-710-6680).
- Please direct all scheduling and other secretarial matters to 058-322-3744.
- If you have any thoughts, suggestions or concerns please put into writing your thoughts and send it to via email: jcpa5783@gmail.com. We want to hear from you!!