The School of Movement Arts (S.o.M.A) is an immersive summer program dedicated to exploring somatic practices and contemporary movement and dance in Lebanon. Spanning two months, the program provides professional development opportunities alongside innovative, community-driven formats that encourage collaborative practice and movement research.

Participants can engage in weekly classes, teacher training sessions, the contemporary dance and somatics forum "Dancescapes," and the vibrant Contact Improvisation Festival, "ContactCampBeirut." S.o.M.A is committed to making dance accessible to everyone, emphasizing its significance as a professional craft. Each year, the program also offers a community support program, allowing financially challenged members of the community to attend at lower rates and /or through exchanges.

Read more about the Community Support Program here