The Inbal Dance Theater

Background

The Inbal Dance Theater was founded in 1949 with the goal of maintaining Yemeni Jewish culture and integrating it into contemporary works.

The Dance Theater is located in the heart of Neve Tzedek and includes a multidisciplinary center that celebrates the Jewish heritage of Iraq, Persia, Yemen, etc. It offers diverse programming such as flamenco performances, Persian music shows, country music shows, spoken word shows, film screenings, and more.

The theater attracts a diverse audience of Tel Aviv residents: a younger audience that is interested in World music and attends various events at the complex, in addition to an older audience that continues to enjoy events and performances which preserve and honor their heritage and traditions. Dance and cultural performances are attended by a steady subscriber base that has increased each year for many years.

The Project

The Inbal Dance Theater is housed in a building that holds great historical and cultural significance. However, the structure has become extremely outdated over its 30-year history. The building is showing several signs of aging, including peeling paint, creaking stairs, and shaky foundations. With only one concert hall with 150 seats and a small rehearsal studio, the building is not capable of fulfilling its full potential.

Given these conditions, it has become clear that the only viable option for the Inbal Dance Theater is to demolish the existing building and construct a new one in its place. By doing so, the theater will be able to fully realize its potential as a major cultural institution in Israel and throughout the world and continue to thrive in the years to come.

The Impact

The impact of the proposed renovation and expansion of the Inbal Dance Theater will be profound, breathing new life into an important cultural institution and propelling it to greater heights.

The new Inbal Dance Theater will preserve the charm and history of the old building while also boasting state-of-the-art facilities, including international-standard workshops and performance spaces, spacious rehearsal areas for companies and band members, and an inclusive and accessible environment for all Israeli art consumers.