What age can my child start ballet here?

Primary ballet classes are for children aged 4 and above; the timetable's Primary group is for ages 4-5.

Can my child try a class before signing up?

Yes - each programme has a "Book trial lesson" option on the website. The trial price and format aren't published, so ask the provider.

Do you offer music lessons as well as dance?

Yes - individual piano, violin and vocal lessons from age 4 and guitar from age 7. Piano, violin and guitar can be taken at the studio, online or at home.

When are the beginner ballet classes?

The published timetable shows Ballet Primary (ages 4-5) on Tuesday 4:30-5:30PM and Saturday 10-11AM, and Intro to Grade 1 (ages 5-6) on Thursday 6-7PM and Saturday 11AM-12PM. Confirm current times with the provider.

How much do classes cost?

Ask the provider - fees aren't published on the website.

Where is the centre based?

Office 515, Ibn Battuta Gate, Jebel Ali Village, Dubai.

Harmony Ballet & Music Centre

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Trial class

Harmony Ballet & Music Centre is a dance and music studio at Ibn Battuta Gate in Jebel Ali Village, for children and adults. Its core is classical ballet, from Primary classes through the graded levels to Diploma, with the option to sit British Theatre and Dance Association (BTDA) exams. Alongside ballet it offers individual piano, violin, vocal and guitar lessons, with ABRSM and Trinity exams for musicians, plus a hip-hop group; the website also describes contemporary dance and children's yoga, which are not on the current timetable. The Head of Ballet trained at the St Petersburg State Conservatory and teaches the Vaganova method; the piano team includes a Moscow State Conservatory graduate. The centre says it has 12 years of experience and more than 800 students. Piano, violin and guitar lessons can be taken at the studio, online or at home, and every programme has a "Book trial lesson" button on the website.

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The activity

Ballet, explained

Ballet class teaches children posture, balance, coordination and musicality through structured barre and floor work, building up from simple steps to a graded syllabus. Most schools start children around age 4 with a pre-primary or primary level focused on fun and movement, then progress them through numbered grades with optional exams. It builds discipline, body awareness and confidence, and often becomes a stepping stone into other dance styles. Harmony Ballet & Music Centre also runs music lessons and other dance styles alongside its ballet programme.

Who it's for

Children from age 4 and adults. Ballet: Pre-primary and Primary are for age 4 and above (no exams at Pre-primary); for the graded levels the teacher decides which grade suits each child, with Grades 2-6 an estimated 5-12; Advanced Foundation is for over-12s, then Advanced 1-2 and Diploma. The published timetable lists its groups by age (for example Primary 4-5, Intro to Grade 1 5-6). Piano, violin and vocal from age 4; guitar from age 7; hip-hop groups for ages 7-10 and 10+; contemporary dance is listed for 10+ - ask the provider whether a group is running.

What to expect

Start by booking a trial lesson through the website's "Book trial lesson" button; the trial price and format are not published, so ask the provider. Young beginners usually start in Primary, which the school strongly recommends studying first as the first step in ballet. Older or experienced children are placed in a grade by the teacher according to their experience. Ballet is taught in group and individual classes; private lessons are offered for technique and competition solos. Piano, violin, guitar and vocal lessons are one-to-one; piano, violin and guitar can be at the studio, online or at your home. Kit and uniform are not listed - ask the provider.

Highlights

Ballet from Primary (age 4+) up to Diploma, with BTDA exam options (harmonyballet.com)
One-to-one piano, violin, vocal and guitar lessons with ABRSM and Trinity exam preparation (harmonyballet.com)
Hip-hop group on Saturdays, for ages 7-10 and 10+ (harmonyballet.com)
Head of Ballet trained at the St Petersburg State Conservatory (harmonyballet.com)
Piano, violin and guitar lessons at the studio, online or at home (harmonyballet.com)
Trial lesson bookable online (harmonyballet.com)

Why parents rate it

What parents say on Google

Harmony Ballet & Music Centre holds 4.3 on Google from 23 reviews: 16 five-star, 3 four-star, 1 three-star, 1 two-star and 2 one-star.

The facts

Ages: Ballet: from age 4 (Pre-primary/Primary)
Grades 2-6 an estimated: 5-12 (the teacher places each child)
Advanced Foundation: 12+
Piano, violin, vocal: from 4
Guitar: from 7
Hip-hop: 7-10 and 10+
Contemporary: 10+
(harmonyballet.com)
Prices: Ask the provider
Schedule: Published timetable: Ballet Primary (ages 4-5) Tue 4:30-5:30PM and Sat 10-11AM; Intro to Grade 1 (ages 5-6) Thu 6-7PM and Sat 11AM-12PM; graded and advanced ballet most days, afternoons and evenings on weekdays and from 10AM at weekends; hip-hop group Sat 3-4PM; guitar, ukulele and vocal Mon and Wed 4-8PM; piano individual slots every day of the week; violin Mon 4-6PM and Sun 10AM-1PM (harmonyballet.com)
Trial: Trial lesson bookable via the website; price and format not stated (harmonyballet.com)
Languages: English, Russian, Arabic, Spanish, French
Where: Office 515, Ibn Battuta Gate, Jebel Ali Village, Dubai
How to book: harmonyballet.com · +971 4 438 5022 · wa.me/971504664887 · [email protected]

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Questions parents ask

Good to know

Wheelchair-accessible car park and entrance (Google listing)
Teachers' listed languages include English, Russian, Arabic, Spanish and French (harmonyballet.com)
The weekly timetable is published on the website; several slots are marked pre-booked (harmonyballet.com)
Contemporary dance, children's yoga and Pre-primary ballet are described on the website but have no slot on the current timetable - ask the provider (harmonyballet.com)