The people behind Dunav

Dunav today runs a great many folk dance activities and events, but they don't happen by themselves. The people who run Dunav deserve a lot of credit for their time and commitment, but none of us really knew what we were getting into when we started. There was no way to imagine that one day we'd have so many activities or that being on board would one day rival a second (non-paying) job. But everybody contributes, that is the secret to our success.

Yehuda Ben Harush, Dunav chairman

Yehuda Ben Harush

Yehuda runs Balkan dancing in Jerusalem, and all the Dunav events. During this time he's introduced hundreds dances, mostly dances that he brought back with him from various trips to Balkan countries and villages. Yehuda created and maintains the Dunav database and produces all of Dunav products. More | Email

Chana Englard, Dunav CFO

Chana Englard

Chana started Balkan dancing 23 years ago and has been to seminars and folklore trips in the Balkan countries (Greece, Bulgaria, Romania, Macedonia, and Albania) every year since 1991. She runs Greek dancing in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, and teaches Balkan dancing at the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance. More | Email

Yonatan Tsevi, Dunav lawyer

Yonatan Tsevi

Yonatan grew up in a family of dancers and doesn't remember a time in his life that didn't include dancing. He helped found the organization and provides pro bono assistance for all of Dunav's legal activities. He has recently become more involved in the day-to-day activities. More |  Email