After many years attending Kochavim, Latishya is excited to be joining the staff for the first time! She has been part of the Israeli dance world for over 25 years, from her start with Brandeis University's Byachad Israeli Dance Troupe to dancing and teaching in Boston, Chicago, and Northern California. She got her start teaching through Miss-A-Step and the weekly Chicago dance session—if you don't know what Miss-A-Step is, feel free to ask her! Currently, she co-leads the weekly Nirkoda Le'Chayim session in Palo Alto with Aaron Alpert. Latishya is looking forward to meeting new dancers, reconnecting with old friends, and sharing a fantastic weekend together!

Ken Avner is a regular at Kochavim. He is our DJ extraordinaire. Expect a fun filled playlist. Ken is active in every aspect of Israeli dance: teaching, performing, technical and audio production, choreographing, and working with several major dance workshops and festivals. He has been on staff with Kochavim since its founding. Ken's enthusiasm and love of dance combine with his skills as a dancer, teacher, performer, and markid to make dancing welcoming and fun for everyone.

Returning after a short hiatus, Yaron is another camp favorite. He brings a flair to camp and is a wonderful teacher. Yaron is a popular session and camp director and specializes in creating the connection between the nostalgic dances and the new dances. He is very happy to be back on staff and looks forward to sharing his knowledge with us.