C.E.O., MASH Dance House
Edelman began his dance training at the Kibbutz Dance Workshop under Yehudit Arnon and later studied choreography at Rotterdam Dance Academy, earning the “Prince Bernhard Award.” He created the acclaimed “KAV-300” for the CaDance Festival and worked in the Netherlands from 1995 to 2001, collaborating with prominent European artists. His work integrates performance media and technology, using dance-theater to explore socio-political issues with a critical lens.
Edelman’s creations have been staged across Europe and supported by cultural institutions. He has worked independently and with repertoire companies such as Scapino Ballet, Rotterdam, and Choreographic Theater of Johan Kresnik, Bonn. In Jerusalem, he co-founded Machol Shalem Dance House with Ofra Idel, fostering collaboration and experimentation.
Currently CEO of Machol Shalem, Edelman leads The MASH XR research program, merging choreography with innovative technologies to advance artistic creation and professional dancer training. His work reflects a commitment to pushing boundaries, blending tradition with experimentation, and inspiring social dialogue through dance. Edelman believes in art as a transformative force, creating platforms that challenge perceptions, inspire change, and bridge cultural divides.