SHARON EYAL
ALCHEMIST | Director and Choreographer
The L-E-V co-founder, co-artistic director, and choreographer left Batsheva Dance Company in 2013. Ever since, cultural luminaries, including Maria Grazia Chiuri and the National, have lined up to tap into her infectious kinetic energy.
ARE PEOPLE EVER STARSTRUCK BY YOU? I’m still not sure what that means. When I meet an artist who has changed something in my life, I get very excited. Sometimes, I receive very strong reactions from people who say amazing and interesting things, describing experiences they’ve had through my work in ways I could never have imagined. When I create, that’s never my intention, but I’m very proud of it.
WHAT DO YOU WANT NEXT FOR YOURSELF ABOVE ALL ELSE? To ensure that everything I love is safe, to continue doing what I’m already doing, to never get bored, and to keep enjoying and discovering.
WHO DO YOU CALL THE MOST? My beloved husband, Gai Behar.
“Sometimes, I receive very strong reactions from people who say amazing and interesting things, describing experiences they’ve had through my work in ways I could never have imagined.”
WHEN YOU WERE LITTLE, WHAT WERE YOU KNOWN FOR? I was a hyperactive kid who loved to dance, create, and move.
IF YOU COULD ATTRIBUTE YOUR SUCCESS TO A SINGLE QUALITY, WHAT WOULD IT BE? It’s hard to point out only qualities—failure plays a huge role in achieving success. But if I focus on the positive, I’d say it’s sticking to what brings me joy and feels right. That usually feels like success to me and those around me, both on a small and large scale. But really, everything is equally important.
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