miriamMiriam Peretz is an internationally acclaimed performing artist and instructor. She was a principle dancer with Inbal Ethnic Dance Theater in Tel Aviv, and is now assistant artistic director and principle dancer of Ballet Afsaneh Central Asian dance company. Miriam’s love of dance has led her on a life long journey that has taken her through the Middle –East and to her original birthplace Israel. These cultural exchanges have given her great inspiration to find ways that the arts can help bridge gaps, create respect, love and unity among people of different spiritual traditions, and also serve as a vehicle for personal growth and healing.