Shahar Binyamini is an internationally acclaimed choreographer, dancer, and director whose work merges the worlds of dance, science, and design.
His artistic voice transcends traditional boundaries, offering a multidimensional experience that engages both body and mind . His tenure with the Batsheva Dance Company (2006–2013) showcased his interpretative prowess with choreographers Ohad Naharin and Sharon Eyal. Venturing onto the global choreographic scene in 2016, Shahar presented FLAT for Frontier DanceLand in Singapore, marking the onset of an international chapter in his creative journey.
His impact extends globally, leaving an indelible mark on prestigious dance companies like the Paris Opera Ballet, Gothenburg Dance Company, Ballet BC, Opera Ballet Flanders, Bordeaux National Ballet, Gauthier Dance Company, Norrdans, Ballet du Rhin, and São Paulo Dance Company. His creations have graced iconic stages worldwide, including Lincoln Center in New York, the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver, Teatro Alla Scala in Milan, and Teatro Colón in Argentina.
In 2022, his choreographic work was commissioned to open Shanghai Fashion Week, marking a significant milestone in the integration of contemporary dance within leading international cultural events.
Shahar's artistic reach transcends traditional dance platforms, exemplified in his collaboration with acclaimed artist SZA. Serving as the choreographer for the video of her chart-topping song “SNOOZE”, he showcases his versatility and ability to bridge genres.
In 2013, Shahar, alongside Prof. Atan Gross from the Weizmann Institute for Science, founded TNUDA — a pioneering research group at the confluence of dance, science, and choreography. Headquartered at the Weizmann Institute, TNUDA explores the profound connections between scientific principles and movement. TNUDA's success led to the development of a research course for Weizmann Institute students from 2014 to 2016, under the joint leadership of Shahar Binyamini, Shani Garfinkel, and Prof. Atan Gross.
Venturing into academia, Shahar made a lasting impact as a guest professor at UCLA, leaving his mark with LUNG, a creation for the opera and dance department.
Acknowledging his outstanding contributions, Shahar Binyamini received the Israeli Minister of Culture Award for Promising Choreographer in 2021. This prestigious recognition solidifies his status as a visionary artist, showcasing an impressive range and a multidimensional impact on the realms of dance and research.
Whether on prestigious stages or collaborating with artists from diverse backgrounds, Shahar Binyamini continues to carve a distinctive path in the global performing arts landscape.