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Kids

Every game teaches a skill. Every story builds a voice.


NAJJAR PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY

KIDS AGE 5 to 7

We believe that meaningful artistic and personal development requires experienced guidance and close attention. For this reason, our kids classes are limited to 12 participants and led by theatre educators with more than 7 years of experience. 



Learning Objectives

  • Develop confidence and self-expression in a supportive and playful environment.
  • Strengthen imagination and creativity through storytelling.
  • Discover the joy of play and learn to embrace curiosity and spontaneity.
  • Improve body awareness, movement, and stage presence.
  • Build communication skills by expressing ideas and emotions physically and verbally.
  • Enhance listening, collaboration, and teamwork through group exercises and games.
  • Learn to be comfortable making mistakes and transform them into opportunities for creativity and humor.
  • Develop focus, coordination, and rhythm through movement and introductory juggling activities.
  • Foster empathy and social connection by interacting with others in a spirit of trust, generosity, and fun.
  • Experience the fundamentals of clowning and physical performance inspired by movement-based theatre traditions.


This class will be starting soon ONLY in Achrafieh


Session Duration: 60 minutes

4 sessions for 100$ per month



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KIDS AGE 8 to 11

Our Kids Classes are now available in 4 locations:

Achrafieh 

Jounieh

Cornet Chehwane 

Jbeil

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BAC ACHRAFIEH

Every Saturday 3 to 4:30 PM

4 sessions x 90 minutes

125$/month

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CONFETTI CORNET CHEHWANE

Tuesdays 5 to 6:30 PM

4 sessions x 90 minutes

125$/month

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LA CITE JOUNIEH

Current sections are full, subscribe to be notified once new section opens

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CLAC JBEIL

Current sections are full, subscribe to be notified once new section opens

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For TEENS classes age 12+

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TEENS CLASSES

About the trainer

Jana Al Hassanieh is an actress, theatre educator, and performer with over five years of experience using the performing arts to inspire confidence, creativity, and self-expression in children and young people. A graduate of the Lebanese University’s Faculty of Fine Arts and Cinema, she specializes in acting, creative drama, movement, voice, and storytelling. Alongside teaching theatre across leading schools in Lebanon, Jana is an accomplished stage performer and entertainment leader, bringing energy, imagination, and a deep passion for the arts to every class she leads.



The acting PROGRAM

The Full Program

Level 1: Foundation

  • Find inspiration for stories from pictures, objects, music, texts, or real-life events
  • Come up with ideas using brainstorming and mind maps
  • Explore simple themes, emotions, and points of view
  • Practice acting through improvisation, role-play, and frozen scenes (tableaux)
  • Express ideas clearly using voice, body, and facial expressions
  • Work well in pairs or small groups; start learning to lead small exercises

Level 2: Development

  • Explore inspiration more deeply, looking at different perspectives
  • Research background information to make stories richer and more believable
  • Create short scenes with a clear beginning, middle, and end
  • Use movement, hot-seating, and thought-tracking to develop characters
  • Try out different storytelling techniques like flashbacks, direct address, or multiple roles
  • Work confidently in groups, lead exercises, and give helpful feedback

Level 3: Mastery

  • Take complex or abstract ideas and turn them into unique stories
  • Devise a complete play as a team, with strong plot and tension
  • Build multi-layered characters with consistent voice and movement
  • Use advanced techniques: ensemble acting, physical theatre, non-linear storytelling
  • Lead rehearsals and group exercises, guiding others effectively
  • Reflect on performances and improve work based on feedback



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