Is there a free trial class at Natyam Arts Center?

Yes. The school offers a free trial class. Book it through the form on its website or by calling or WhatsApping 058 567 0605.

How much are the classes?

Fees are not published on the website, so ask the provider. They are paid monthly in advance, due on the 5th, plus 5% VAT, and there may be extra fees for registration, books, uniforms, costumes and exams.

What age can my child start Bharatanatyam?

The school says its classes are for all ages and levels, but it does not publish a starting age. Ask the provider when you book the trial.

Do students take grade exams?

Yes. The school posts Bharatanatyam grade exam results for its students (Grades 1, 2 and 4 in 2025 Term I), and it prepares Western vocal and instrument students for Trinity and ABRSM exams.

What happens if my child misses a class?

A missed class can be made up in an available slot within three months, as long as the monthly fees are paid each month. After that it is forfeited.

Can the school collect my child?

The school says transport is available, and the registration form asks whether you need it. Ask the provider about areas covered and cost.

Natyam Arts Center: Bharatanatyam, music and art classes in Ras Al Khor, Dubai

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Ras Al Khor

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Natyam Arts Center is a dance, music and art school in Ras Al Khor Industrial Area 3, run by Bharatanatyam dancer Naseena Anand. She holds a Master's in Bharatanatyam and is a National Gold Medalist in the dance from India. She started NatyamUAE in 2018, and it became Natyam Arts Center in 2024. Alongside it are Carnatic vocal, Western vocal, keyboard, guitar and violin, Bollywood and hip-hop, drawing and painting, plus Zumba and BollyFit fitness classes. The Western vocal and instrument classes prepare pupils for Trinity and ABRSM grade exams. Classes are open to children and adults, from beginners to advanced. Pupils get chances to perform at cultural events, and the school can arrange transport. The first class is a free trial. It is rated 4.8 on Google from 49 reviews.

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The activity

Indian Classical Dance, explained

Bharatanatyam is one of India's oldest classical dance forms, from Tamil Nadu in the south. Children learn a basic stance with bent knees, rhythmic footwork stamped in time with spoken syllables, hand gestures called mudras and facial expression, then put these together into short pieces that tell stories from Indian myths. It builds posture, balance, stamina, rhythm and memory, and many schools prepare pupils for graded exams and stage performances. Lessons are usually barefoot, in comfortable clothes or a simple practice sari. Every school sets its own starting age, so ask the teacher before booking.

Who it's for

Children and adults, from beginners to advanced students; the school says its courses cater to all ages and skill levels. No age bands or minimum starting age are published on the course pages, so ask the provider which age your child can start at for each course.

What to expect

Your first class can be a free trial: fill in the short form on the website (name, phone and the course you want) or call or WhatsApp 058 567 0605. For Bharatanatyam, the school describes lessons built around graceful movement, footwork, expressive storytelling (abhinaya) and rhythm (tala), with a structured path from beginner to advanced. To enrol after the trial you fill in a registration form and give a preferred session (morning, afternoon or evening); ask the provider for actual class times. Fees are paid monthly in advance, due on the 5th, and there can be extra costs for books, uniforms, costumes and exams. Class length, group size and what to wear: ask the provider.

Highlights

Founded by Naseena Anand, MFA in Bharatanatyam and a National Gold Medalist in the dance from India (natyamartscenter.com)
Free trial class for every course, booked online, by phone or on WhatsApp (natyamartscenter.com)
Bharatanatyam grade exams: pupils' 2025 Term I results (Grades 1, 2 and 4) are posted on the site (natyamartscenter.com)
Carnatic vocal, Western vocal, keyboard, guitar and violin, with Trinity and ABRSM exam preparation for Western vocal and instruments (natyamartscenter.com)
Missed classes can be made up in open slots within three months, as long as monthly fees are kept up (natyamartscenter.com)
Transport available; ask when you register (natyamartscenter.com)

Why parents rate it

What parents say on Google

Natyam Arts Center is rated 4.8 on Google from 49 reviews: 44 are five-star, 3 are four-star and 2 are one-star. On the school's website, a Grade 4 Bharatanatyam student says Naseena Anand patiently corrects mistakes and keeps giving tips on how to improve.

The facts

Ages: All ages and levels, children and adults; no starting age published (ask the provider)
Prices: Not published; monthly fees paid in advance, due on the 5th, plus 5% VAT, non-refundable; extra fees may apply for registration, books, uniforms, costumes and exams
Schedule: No class timetable published; give a preferred session (morning, afternoon or evening) when you register and ask the provider for actual class times
Trial: Free trial class, booked on the website form, by phone or on WhatsApp
Where: Shop No. 04, Al Matrooshi Building, Ras Al Khor Industrial Area 3, Dubai
How to book: natyamartscenter.com/book-free-trail · wa.me/971585670605 · +971 58 567 0605 · [email protected]
Opening hours: Mon–Fri8:30am–7pm
Sat–Sun8am–7pm

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Good to know

The studio is Shop No. 04, Al Matrooshi Building, Ras Al Khor Industrial Area 3 (natyamartscenter.com)
Monthly fees are paid in advance, due on the 5th, plus 5% VAT, and are non-refundable (natyamartscenter.com)
Extra fees may apply for registration, books, uniforms, costumes, exams and events (natyamartscenter.com)
Going away or have exams? You can pay for just 2 or 3 weeks of a month, once every 3 months, if you tell the school in advance (natyamartscenter.com)
Payment by cash, card, bank transfer or payment link (natyamartscenter.com)
Wheelchair-accessible car park (Google listing)