Where to go dancing in Jerusalem: Salsa, Israeli, Clubs, Belly, and more

Posted by on February 25, 2008

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Thank goodness there are places in Jerusalem to let go of my pent-up energy after long days spent staring at a computer screen. Unfortunately, I felt like the information for different kinds of dancing in Jerusalem like salsa, Israeli/folk dancing, clubs, belly dancing, and others was all over the place. So, I sat myself down and gathered what I could into one central, organized place (I love lists, what can I say?). Make sure to call the person or venue to verify any information below. If you would like to add any dance venues, please leave a comment below.

In related Salsa news, while I was searching for everything Salsa and Israel, I came across the 7th Annual Mediterranean Salsa Congress’ , which is hoping to create peace in Israel through salsa. If you’re still skeptical, just watch this clip. How come no one thought of this before?!

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A full list of all the clubs in Jerusalem can be found on GoJerusalem

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37 Responses to “Where to go dancing in Jerusalem: Salsa, Israeli, Clubs, Belly, and more”

  1. Posted by: Howard Felson - 02/28/2008

    Contra Dance
    (traditional new england country dance)
    (since October 2007)
    8pm, 2nd motzei Shabbat of the month (Succoth-Pesach)
    weeknight (still to be decided) (Pesach-Succoth)

    venue varies (so far) but in Jerusalem

    40/50 shekels
    always live music
    caller w/instruction
    no partner necessary
    no alcohol/smoke
    good fun

    rsvp and info: jerusalemcontra@yahoo.com

  2. Posted by: Miriam Leah - 03/03/2008

    I’ve discovered there is Greek Dancing. They call it a club. Tues. nights at 6:30 pm at Yeshua Bin Nun 8. Cost around 20 shekels.

    For further info, call: Greek Consulate 02-561-9584

    http://www.m-tarbut.org.il is the website for Merkaz haTarbut haUmim, or ICCY, presently undergoing renovations. Their temporary head-quarters is The Nature Museum, Muzion ha Teva, entrance off Rh. haMagid. Telephone: 02-5664144

    They are using different facilities in the meantime. At Beit Ora, Rh. Ibn Ezra 20, beside Emek haMatslava, the following is taking place.

    International Folk Dancing with Motty Kotzir
    Wed. mornings between 10 – 11 am.

    Ballroom dancing on Wed. night.
    8:00 pm beginners and 9:30 pm intermediate for 30 shekels.

    Also, for pensioners, there are dance classes Wed 10:00 am beginners and 11:30 am intermediate/advanced. You can buy a card for 10 classes for 200 shekels, 15 for 110, or pay 25 each time
    The dance class is called Rikud Kol HaZmunim.

    At Merkaz haMagshimim, they are offering Israeli folk dance one night a week beginners 8-9 pm, Intermediate 9-10 pm. They seem to be offering it as a course starting: Oct., Jan. and May.
    Contact Sharon Shoenfeld 02-561-9165

  3. Posted by: Rebecca - 03/03/2008

    Miriam,
    Wow! Thanks for all the info – I guess I missed a few….

  4. Posted by: Miriam Leah - 03/05/2008

    Correction to the previous email:

    Beit Hora (not Ora) has moved to: Merkaz Efron l’Muhol (dance) on Rh. Yehoshua Yuvieen 19 in Emek ha Matslava 02-6792653,
    02-6796552 http://www.hora-jerusalem.com , hojer@bezeqint.net

    ???? ????? ????? ?? ????? ????? 19 ??? ??????

    Also, the two programs I described for Wed. mornings at 10:00 am are one and the same! So Motty Kotzir is the teacher of a program called Rikud Kol ha Z’munim, which I called Intl. Folk Dancing. Wed. 10 am for beginners, 11:30 for intermediate and advanced. Prices as described.

    As well, Beit Hora has other dance programs which can be found on their website or in their brochure near the entrance to the building.

    Sorry for the confusion. It seemed a miracle to me that I managed to find the right place, in time, by following people’s directions along the way starting with a construction worker at the old location.

    There are buses that come close: 19 and 32 for sure on Rh. Herczog.

  5. Posted by: Miriam Leah - 03/05/2008

    The question marks were the Hebrew translation of the location. Sorry, didn’t know the site wouldn’t take Hebrew.

  6. Posted by: Iva Nuriel - 03/05/2008

    Please join us for a unique latin aerobics class (women only).
    Every Sunday 8PM or Monday 10AM for an hour of fun, fitness and friendship At Mercaz HaSport (matnas) 6 Rekanati St. Ramot Bet

    The class includes different dance styles such as
    Salsa, cha cha, merengue, samba, bellydance, and more.
    Information: call Iva 02-5839389
    Registration: Matnas Ramot 02-5867662

  7. Posted by: Miriam Leah - 03/10/2008

    Further info on the Ballroom Dancing classes on Wed. evg. at 8:00 pm. The location is: Matnas Givat Tsarfatit Rh. haHagana 13.

    This information was obtained at: Merkaz haTarbut haUmim, or ICCY, presently undergoing renovations. Their temporary head-quarters is The Nature Museum, Muzion ha Teva, entrance off Rh. haMagid. Telephone: 02-5664144

  8. Posted by: Miriam Leah - 03/16/2008

    Updates on Israeli dancing:

    Sunday night at 7:00 in the gym of a school. Entrances on
    Rh. Aharoni 9 or Rh. haMa’apilim 18.
    Entrance for cars from haPalmah or Rh. Shai Agnon.
    24 NIS per class.

    Milly 054-522-0188 or Naomi 02-566-5626

    The folk dancing at Merkaz haMagshimim has been cancelled. Check their website for ongoing activities: http://www.themerkaz.og

  9. Posted by: myla katzaV - 03/25/2008

    HI

    where can i attend salsa class in kfar saba? thanks

  10. Posted by: Jon - 09/18/2008

    Hey, there’s an updated list of Salsa clubs at http://telavivandjerusalem.blogspot.com/2008/09/salsa-schedule-summer.html .

    check it out!
    (for Tel Aviv and Jerusalem)

  11. Posted by: Pip Allon - 10/05/2008

    The sights are not up to date as the telephone responses were a “HUH”?

    Any way of contacting Lea Gavish? She was a terrific teacher……

    Also intersted in American line dancing or square dancing

  12. Posted by: Reina - 02/01/2009

    Where can one find hip hop dance classes in Jerusalem?

  13. Posted by: Surie Lee - 03/01/2009

    is there no place to enjoy swing dance in jerusalem? plz let me know!

  14. Posted by: Laura M. - 07/24/2009

    Lindy Hop is alive and well in Tel Aviv at Dance Tel Aviv on Dizengoff. Special events in Jerusalem are posted on their facebook group.

  15. Posted by: Shoshana - 09/22/2009

    Hi,

    I am looking for evening classes that are for women only in
    -hip hop
    – israeli dance
    – any other cool dance

    thanks!

  16. Posted by: Rebecca - 09/22/2009

    Hi Shoshana, Swan on Emek Refaim, Jerusalem offers a hip hop class on Thursday nights for women only.

  17. Posted by: Miriam Leah - 09/22/2009

    I took my visiting Canadian cousin to Candela Club and it made her trip. She became a regular there 2x/wk till she left. I went with her the first time and they were very nice to this inappropriately dressed 73 year-old in the beginners’ class.

    People dress very sharp and modern. It’s a nice place with good teachers.

    Also, finally got to the Greek Club with another friend and it was lovely. We danced in the garden. They were very friendly and the dances were easy to pick up.

  18. Posted by: Rebecca - 12/28/2009

    Hi i was wondering if anyone knew of a good salsa class for women only in jerusalem?

  19. Posted by: Jessica - 01/03/2010

    Can anyone please advise me where i can take adult ballet or contemporary classes in Jerusalem? I havent had any luck finding any online.

  20. Posted by: Rebecca - 01/04/2010

    Hi Jessica, for ballet classes in Jerusalem, try
    1. Studio 6: http://www.studio6.co.il/29214/Studio-6—English
    2. Matnas on Emek Refaim: 02-5664144 or 02-5664145 http://www.m-tarbut.org.il/content.php?id=16
    3. http://www.bodyways.org/pages/flyer.asp?pic_id=5132&id=7339
    4. http://www.hug.co.il/prod-details.asp?id=6119

    Good luck – let us know if you find anything!

  21. Posted by: Jessica - 01/07/2010

    Thank you so much Rebecca for your reply.
    I have checked out the links….unfortunately I am unable to read them most of them, as i am Australian and only speak & read English! Havent got my head around Herbrew as yet.
    Some of the images look cool though….
    I’m wondering if any of these links have an english version…?

  22. Posted by: Rebecca - 01/09/2010

    Hi Jessica, maybe the best is to just call them and see if they speak english. Most likely they do.

    studio 6: 077-7866630 052-5026668
    ICCY (matnas) on emek refaim: 02-5664144 or 02-5664145
    Ballet at Gerard Behar: 02-6244176052-8608260
    Ballet at Studio Dellise: 02 – 5630003 054 – 5719711

  23. Posted by: elisheva - 01/09/2010

    anywhere I can take bollywood dance classes in Jerusalem?

  24. Posted by: Miriam Leah - 01/11/2010

    Hi elisheva,

    Bollywood dances classes are being taught at 19:30 on Wed. at Great Shapes in the YMCA on Rh. David haMelech.

    The website is: http://www.greatshape.co.il
    and the phone numbers are:
    02.625.8436/02.569.2685

    I went once and the teacher was delightful.

  25. Posted by: Miriam Leah - 01/11/2010

    Hi Rina,

    Hip Hop is also taught at Great Shape in the YMCA. The weekly class is at 18:30 on Mondays and it’s a mixed class although I’d be surprised if there were actually any men taking it.

    http://www.greatshape.co.il
    02.625.8436/02.569.2685

  26. Posted by: Miriam Leah - 01/11/2010

    Dear Pip Allon,

    There is Contra Dancing, a form of square dance, monthly in Jerusalem. I found the information by going to http://www.contradancelinks.com and clicking on Israel. They also have a yahoo.group link on the site. Here’s the info:

    Feb. 15, March 1(Purim) and March 15th
    at Kehilat Yedidya in Baka at 8:00 pm

    Rh. Nahum Lifshitz 12, which is off Gad, which is off Rh. Yehuda.

    there’s no dance in April because of Pesach and they’ll resume in May through Rosh HaShana on Thurs. nights.

  27. Posted by: Miriam Leah - 01/11/2010

    Hi y’all, I see Howard Felson already posted in 2008 about the Contra Dancing. Check #1 on the list.

    Regarding line dancing and swing dancing, Motti Kotzir has both as well as lots of other fun dances. Check it out on Monday evgs. at Mamilla Mall for free. During the Summer it’s outside by the amphitheatre and now it’s inside quite close by on the 2nd floor.

    He has Wed.morning classes at the ICCY Matnas, 12 Emek Refaim from 10:30 on starting with easy dances. Also couple dancing Wed. evg. at the same location. Go to the ICCY website mentioned above for further details.

    For women only Hebrew folk dancing, Naomi is teaching in the gym of a school in Baka. Check out the earlier postings above for all the details.

  28. Posted by: Natasja - 06/28/2010

    Hello, Where can you join a folk dance course in Jerusalem or bethelhem for forein people?

  29. Posted by: Alex Keselman - 09/18/2010

    There is a cool and professional dance studio in Talpiot:
    http://elbazdance.com

    (Same in Hebrew : http://www.elbazdance.co.il)

    They have it all: Salsa, Ballet, Tango, Rock-n-Roll and all you can think about!

    I am a student there and really enjoy it.

  30. Posted by: Deborah - 11/15/2010

    Hello,

    I’m searching for places near kibbutz Tzuba (which is next to Mevasseret Zion) where i can dance
    - israeli dance,
    - salsa
    - zumba
    and where if possible young people (age 20-35) come too.

    Thanks,

    Deborah

  31. Posted by: Shlomit - 01/04/2011

    Hi!!
    Could someone please recommend a ballroom dance place in Jerusalem? Many thanks!!

  32. Posted by: rebecca - 01/04/2011

    Is there israeli dance class for mixed young ppl in the Jerusalem center area?Beginners

    Swing?
    Salsa?

  33. Posted by: Chuck - 02/28/2011

    Hi !
    I was wondering if there is anywhere that has modern dance classes for beginers, where a 25 year old guy would fit in…
    Anyplace like that in Jerusalem ?
    Thanks !

  34. Posted by: Eric - 06/19/2011

    Does anybody know of any clubs in Jerusalem near ben Yehuda that are good for teenagers lik 18 19 or 20 years old???

  35. Posted by: Mati - 11/06/2011

    Since this post Zumba Fitness has taken Israel by storm. Zumba is 70% latin style dance and 30% international. Anyone can do it and it’s fantastic fun.Burn calories dancing what could be better. You can join us at Elbaz Dance on Tuesdays at 19:00 or (men/women) or Fridays at 9:30 (women only). info@elbazdance.com or http://www.elbazdance.co.il

    Elbaz Dance also offers tons of classes for all levels and ages in Ballroom, salsa, ballet, hip hop and more

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