Performing Arts

The charming Hamra theatre seats up to 450 people and hosts all kinds of events, from plays and dance performances, to concerts and workshops. Call ahead for a schedule of upcoming shows.

Founded by Alice Massabki, this studio welcomes all ages, offering contemporary dance classes such as hip hop, jazz, ballet and even oriental dance. Now open for summer classes starting July with Caroline Hatem and Carlos. .

Founded by Dolly Sfeir, this studio is popular with kids and adults as they teach anyone from four years old and up. Take classical, jazz, judo, Oriental, hip hop, gymnastics, aerostretching or Latino classes.

The dance classes offered at Arthur Murray range from bolero, cha-cha, and foxtrot, to salsa, rumba and waltz. An introductory dance test is given to all incoming students and lasts 45 minutes, after which time the teachers will place the students in the appropriate class, depending on their skill level.

If it's not playing host to a theatre festival, Babel is rented out regularly to local and International playwrights and theatre troupes, performing classical and experimental plays.

Learn how to 'bailar' (dance) like a true Latino or Latina. Flamenco and Spanish dance, jazz, street dancing, floor dancing, Brazilian Samba, Capoeira, Reagetton, hip-hop and aerobics are taught by professional dancers to adults and children.

Study the light, graceful and fluid movements of ballet at this charming dance academy. Founded by Nada Kano in 2007, Beirut Dance Studio offers professional training in classical ballet for children and for adults.

The Casino holds grand-scale international shows and local productions in two theatres: Theatre du Liban seats over 1,000 people while the Salles des Ambassadeurs seats 600 plus.

Stretch and tone your body, improve your posture and coordination and have a fun time in the process at this dance and fitness centre. Throughout the week, Diva offers dance classes in classical ballet, yoga, tae-bo, Pilates, free style and step classes.

Filling the flamenco-shaped hole in Beirut's dance scene, Flamenco Beirut offers regular monthly workshops taught by visiting or specially imported Flamenco dancers. Forget 'Spanish-flavoured' dance classes, this is the real deal.

In a very friendly atmosphere, Latino champions George and Nicole will give you the best techniques if you are planning to learn salsa and Argentinean tango. Salsa-Tango nights at the club will give you the chance to practice what you have been learning.

Active sight, Active mind: there is no passive minute in his magic life. Taking any show anywhere, any time, Boudini proved his success in all occasions, such as birthdays, special edition shows and successful TV appearances.

This renowned studio offers a wide variety of international dance classes: Latin, salsa, rumba, mambo, tango, classical ballet, hip hop, oriental dance and professional Zaffe. So strap on your dancing shoes and have a ball.

Specialists in Latin and ballroom dances such as salsa, Argentinean tango, fox trot, swing, and many more. Also available are hip hop, modern jazz (for teens, too), classical ballet (for kids, too), dance fitness, stretching and many more. You're awarded certificates after completion of dance course.

The Lebanon Dance Academy offers a professional curriculum in the art of dance, specifically designed to provide students of all ages with unique and creative experiences. Styles of dance taught include ballroom, classical ballet, gymnastics, and Latin.

This Hamra based studio offers quality lessons in contemporary, oriental, hip hop, ballet and Latin dance, as well as beginners Taijiquan. They also organise regular dance performances and classes for children (including dabke and drama therapy).

Learn all kinds of Latin and ballroom dancing, Flamenco, jazz, modern dance, classical ballet, break dance, hip hop, Greek, Oriental, contemporary pilates dance fusion in a class or private lessons for adults or kids. Also offered are Latin, Mexican and Spanish Zaffe, special choreography for first dances and choreography for video clips.

Probably the most active theatre in the country with around 60 performances a year. Monot Theatre stages international and local plays, dance performances, concerts, readings and even film festivals. There are two theatre spaces inside the building, one of which can seat up to 285 people and the other, seats 80 people.

Mr. Robert teaches his students anything and everything about dancing in one-on-one or group classes. Learn to rumba, merengue, salsa, mambo, tango, samba, cha-cha, jive or even dance the Lebanese Dabke.

In 2003 this former cinema was converted into a lavish, Cabaret-esque music hall that hosts local and foreign performers on its monumental stage. Beirut's premiere live music stage will offer you an experience you're not likely to forget.