The Karmon Israeli Dancers was a dance group based in Israel, founded by and featuring the choreography of Jonathan (Yonatan) Karmon (b. circa 1932). Karmon was taken to Israel as a child by the Red Cross during World War II, and eventually became a prominent figure in the development of Israeli dance and culture. His work includes organizing dance festivals and cultural events in Israel and Europe, and directing and choreographing Broadway productions based on Israeli culture, in addition to creating the Karmon Israeli Dancers.
In 1958 the Karmon Israeli Dancers debuted in the United States of America on the Ed Sullivan Show, and then began touring Europe, North America and South America, presenting Karmon's style of modern dance. During the spring and early summer of 1963, the group toured London, Toronto, and New York City in performances presented by notable Broadway producer Alexander H. Cohen. During this time the group was managed by Gil Shiva, who was a principal correspondent with Cohen in organizing the group's tour.
From the guide to the Karmon Israeli Dancers records, 1963, (The New York Public Library. Jerome Robbins Dance Division.)
