Ayala Bar Shavit

Ayala was born in Israel in 2008.

As a child, she trained for approximately five years in acrobatic gymnastics with Maccabi Dan Tel Aviv, competing and winning awards in competitions in Israel and abroad.

At the age of 10, she began dancing at Adidance Studio in Kiryat Ono.

From the age of 12, she trained at the Ballet School directed by Shira Ganor in Tel Aviv.

Ayala is a graduate of the Dance Department at Thelma Yellin High School of the Arts in Givatayim.

She participated in prestigious international summer intensives on excellence scholarships, including Alvin Ailey (2022) and Ballet Dortmund (2025).

Ayala has received awards in dance competitions in Israel, including first place in the Classical Ballet Solo category at the VDC Dance Competition in Tel Aviv in 2026. She is also a recipient of scholarships from the America-Israel Cultural Foundation.

She was recognized as an Outstanding Dancer by the Israel Defense Forces.

In August 2026, Ayala joined Kamea Dance Company as a Student.

“The emphasis on powerful and moving artistic expression, alongside the company’s commitment to a strong classical technique, is what inspired me to join Kamea. I am truly grateful for the opportunity to be part of the company.”