Kamea was established in 2002 in affiliation with the prestigious Larry and Lillian Goodman Bat-Dor Beer-Sheva Municipal Dance Center. Founded and co-directed by Daniella Schapira and Tamir Ginz, Kamea performs works by Ginz as well as by guest choreographers. Kamea was founded in Beer Sheva, the southern metropolis of the Israel, to fill the void of a repertory modern dance company in Israel and to create a platform for choreographers and dancers wishing to advance the art of dance in the Negev.
Kamea has a large repertoire of shows for different audiences and age groups, and with around 80 performances a year. In addition, the company has performed worldwide, and was invited to China in June 2008 to present “Carmina Burana” for The Olympic Games. in 2011 Kamea held tours both in Germany and Italy.