Kalakshetra Music & Dance Training
About Kalakshetra Music&Dance Training
Kalakshetra Music & Dance Training is the UAE branch of Nadam Kalakshetra, an Indian arts institute founded in 1999 by Mr. Thulasi Das. It teaches from two centres: England Cluster in International City, Dubai, and Bu Shaghara in Sharjah. The school teaches the classical Indian dance styles Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi and Mohiniyattam, and also lists Bollywood dance, semi-classical dance, Carnatic and instrumental music, art and yoga. On the published timetable, classical dance, classical music, instrument and yoga classes run Thursday to Sunday in Dubai and Monday and Tuesday in Sharjah, with weekend dance slots listed for both and art classes listed in Sharjah. Beyond weekly classes, the school organises workshops, performances and cultural events in the UAE and India where students get to perform. Parent testimonials on its website talk about their children learning dance there.
The activity
Dance, explained
Indian classical dance gives children a structured way to build rhythm, balance, flexibility and stage confidence. Styles such as Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi and Mohiniyattam combine precise footwork, hand gestures (mudras), facial expression and storytelling set to music. Beginners usually start with basic stances, footwork patterns and rhythm counting, then learn short pieces and build towards full choreographies and stage performances over months and years. Carnatic music, the South Indian classical music tradition, is often learnt alongside dance and trains the ear, voice and memory. Both suit children drawn to performance and culture, and reward patience, practice and discipline.
Who it's for
Beginners and experienced performers: the school says it welcomes newcomers exploring a new art form as well as experienced performers, and parent testimonials on its site describe kids learning dance there. No age bands are published - ask the provider what age your child can start.
What to expect
Classes on the online timetable run in one-hour slots. In Dubai, classical dance, classical music, instrument and yoga classes run Thursday to Sunday. In Sharjah, the same kinds of class run on Monday and Tuesday, art classes run on Sunday afternoon, and Saturday and Sunday dance slots are listed for Dubai and Sharjah together. To enrol, the website's Register Now button opens a WhatsApp chat, or you can call or email the branch you pick. Fees, trial classes, starting ages and what to wear are not published, so confirm times and ask the school before the first class. Pick a branch on this page to see its address, days and contact details.
Highlights
- Classical Indian dance: Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi and Mohiniyattam (kalakshetrauae.com)
- Two centres: International City in Dubai (Thursday to Sunday) and Bu Shaghara in Sharjah (Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday) (kalakshetrauae.com)
- Carnatic music, instrumental music and yoga classes on the timetable (kalakshetrauae.com)
- Workshops, performances and cultural events in the UAE and India for students to perform (kalakshetrauae.com)
- UAE branch of Nadam Kalakshetra, founded in India in 1999 (kalakshetrauae.com)
Why parents rate it
What parents say on Google
On Google, the International City, Dubai branch is rated 4.8 from 43 reviews (38 five-star, 3 four-star, 2 three-star), and the Bu Shaghara, Sharjah branch is rated 4.9 from 33. Each branch's own rating shows when you pick it. Parent testimonials on the school's website mention their children's dance training, supportive teachers and chances for kids to show their talents on stage.
The facts
- Not published yet
- Ask about ages, prices and trials
- Schedule
- Online timetable, one-hour classes (confirm current times with the branch): classical dance Thu & Fri 10AM-11AM, 12PM-3PM, 4PM-5PM; Sat 10AM-6PM (10-11AM and 3-6PM listed for Dubai & Sharjah); Sun 11AM-4PM (listed for Dubai & Sharjah); instrument classes Thu & Fri 11AM-12PM; yoga Thu & Fri 3PM-4PM; classical music Thu & Fri 5PM-7PM, Sat 6PM-7PM, Sun 10AM-11AM and 6PM-7PM (kalakshetrauae.com/classes)
- Where
- Shop 20, X-09, England Cluster, International City, Dubai
- How to book
- kalakshetrauae.com/contact · +971 52 629 1910 · wa.me/971565232696 · [email protected]
- Opening hours
- Mon–WedClosed
- Thu–Sun10am–6pm
Questions parents ask
Good to know
- Classical dance, classical music, instrument and yoga classes run Thursday to Sunday (kalakshetrauae.com)
- Wheelchair-accessible car park and entrance; toilet and seating are not wheelchair-accessible (Google listing)
- Online classes offered as well as on-site classes (Google listing)
- Art classes are listed at the Sharjah branch only; Bollywood, Zumba and hip-hop appear on the homepage but not on either timetable, so ask the branch (kalakshetrauae.com)
- Class times come from the school's online timetable: confirm current times with your branch before you go (kalakshetrauae.com)
- Each branch has its own email; both share the phone number +971 52 629 1910 (kalakshetrauae.com)
Prices, ages and times change — confirm with the provider before you book.
Location
Skip mapShope -20,X-09 - England Cluster - Dubai
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