Batsheva de Rothschild, who was a close friend of Martha Graham, founded the Batsheva Dance Company in 1964. The new company was initially based on Graham's methods. Today, the company is a vigorous, internationally acclaimed troupe led by Israeli dancer-choreographer Ohad Naharin, recipient of the 2005 Israel Prize for his contribution to Israeli dance. Batsheva's permanent home is the Suzanne Dellal Center in the Neve Tzedek neighborhood. The Suzanne Dellal Center Box Office is open Sunday-Thursday 10 am-7 pm, Friday until 1 pm, and two hours prior to each performance. 6 Yehieli St., Suzanne Dellal Center, Neve Tzedek, Tel Aviv. Phone 510-5656. http://www.batsheva.co.il.
