In 2017, “Dance Arena” took place in collaboration with one of Jerusalem’s most beautiful and inspiring venues – Hansen House. Eight new dance debuts brought a variety of original languages to the stage, performed outside on three warm August nights, under a waxing moon. Alongside intriguing first works, veteran artists who wanted to refresh their creativity participated in the process. Additional artists were invited to perform in Hansen House’s unique spaces, and, in the basement, “Ma’amuta”, the residents of Hansen House, presented a new exhibition by Brandon LaBelle, focused on dance and movement.