Zohar School of Dance and Company is a non-profit organization based in Palo Alto, California. Founded by Ehud Krauss in 1979 and directed by Daynee Lai-Krauss and Vivian Sam, Zohar offers an Open Program of dance classes for adults in jazz, ballet, contemporary, modern, and musical theatre dance.
Zohar is very committed to community involvement. In addition to the studio, Zohar supports the dance community through a performance series that brings together new and established artists in performances held in its space and providing individuals with a professional facility to create and present performances.
Our Mission
Zohar is dedicated to making dance accessible, inclusive, vibrant, relevant and integral to its community.
Zohar Dance Studio is dedicated to inspiring the individual through the study of dance, encouraging artistic development in both the individual and dance community, and providing a professional facility that is inclusive.