my journey into Arts

Sami El Hajj – Artistic Director, Choreographer & Dance Educator

Sami El Hajj, a Lebanese native, began his dance journey at the age of nine. Trained extensively in classical ballet, he later expanded his repertoire to include jazz, modern, hip hop, and oriental dance. Driven by a passion to refine his craft, Sami attended numerous workshops across Europe and London, shaping his path toward becoming a professional dancer.

His professional career flourished when he joined the renowned Caracalla Dance Theatre, where he performed as a lead dancer for 15 years. Since 2005, Sami has established himself as a respected dance instructor and choreographer, teaching and creating choreographies across multiple styles, including oriental, hip hop, modern, classical ballet, and theatrical show dance.

Throughout his career, Sami has collaborated with renowned artists, dancers, and singers, contributing his choreography to music videos, live events, theatrical productions, and films. His artistic direction has been showcased internationally in countries such as Greece, Italy (Florence), Qatar, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Dubai, and Jordan.

In addition to his international achievements, Sami is the founder and artistic director of:

Sami H. for Dance & Events – a professional company of elite male and female dancers.

Sami Hajj Academy – a dance school based in Dbayeh, Lebanon, where he continues to train and inspire the next generation of dancers.

Sami has developed a unique choreographic style that blends technique, artistry, and cultural influences, making his productions visually striking and emotionally powerful. His expertise has earned him opportunities to guest teach and choreograph both nationally and internationally, establishing him as a leading figure in the dance world.