Performing Arts

Bring out the passionate side in you at Abakua Dance School’s Cuban dance classes (salsa).

Students from the age of 3 and up can sign up for the best dancing lessons here with professional teachers in contemporary-modern, jazz, oriental-belly dance, dancercise, body sculpting, folk dance, gymnastics and others. The school offers two types of diplomas, signed by the Ministry of Education. Private classes also available. Other Branches: La Collina Country Club (03 324275), Rabieh. Bishmizine (03 206103)

A wide variety of dance classes are offered at this dance school for children and adults. If you’re interested in studying hip-hop, contemporary, or classical ballet, teacher Alice Massabki will train you to excel.

Founded by Dolly Sfeir, this studio is popular with kids and adults as they teach anyone from 4 years old and up. Take classical, jazz, judo, Oriental, hip-hop, gymnastics, zumba or Latino classes, or even something called aerostretching.

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. Teachers will then place the students in the appropriate class.

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, salsa and Latin are taught by professional dancers to adults and children.

Professional instructors are on hand here to train you in anything and everything from classical ballet to hip hop, via contemporary dance, oriental, pilates, yoga. It doesn’t all have to be about pointe work!

Stretch and tone your body, improve your posture and coordination and have a fun time in the process at this dance centre. Throughout the week, Diva offers dance classes in classical ballet, zumba, latin, dabké and oriental.

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.

You can start dance classes at this school from as young as four years old. The various types of dance on offer include classical, jazz, oriental dances, ballet and aerobics.

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, Latin, hip-hop and modern jazz.

Lessons for adults and children in classical ballet, hip-hop, fitness, latin, gymnastics, tae-bo, flamingo, lyrical jazz and stretching. Check out their own especially adapted ‘Moves’ class.

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 dabké.

Classes for professional and social dance training range from Latin Tango Argentine and ballroom dances to break dance, hip hop, dabké and oriental to mention a few.

Founded by Marguerite Khoury, a teacher from London's Royal Academy of Dance, this dance academy schools girls aged 4 and above in the art of classical ballet, movements and character. Every two years, examiners visit from London – the children who pass the examination receive a certified diploma from the British Academy itself.

Offers classes for adults in Latin, Tango Argentino, zumba and Kizumba. For the kids Sahar Dance School has jazz and ballet classes.

The world famous Caracalla group, led by Alissar Caracalla, offers adults and children the chance to learn about the art of dance. Classes include jazz, hip-hop, contemporary, classical ballet, folklore, yoga, Oriental style and barre. Special kid’s classes, intensive workshops and summer dance camps are also available.