Which dance classes are there for kids?

Two Kiddies classes: Bharatanatyam Kiddies and Bollywood Kiddies. Kuchipudi, semi-classical and dance fitness are timetabled without a Kiddies group, so ask the provider if your child could join them.

When are the Kiddies classes?

Bharatanatyam Kiddies: Tue and Thu 4:30-5:30PM, Wed and Fri 5:30-6:30PM, Sat 11AM-12PM, Sun 10-11AM and 5-6PM. Bollywood Kiddies: Tue and Thu 4:30-5:30PM, Wed and Fri 6-7PM, Sat 11AM-12PM and 5-6PM, Sun 10-11AM and 2-3PM.

What ages are the Kiddies classes for?

The site doesn't give an age range for the Kiddies groups. Ask the provider.

How much do classes cost?

Fees aren't published on the website. Ask the provider.

Can we try a class first?

The website mentions free registration for new students but doesn't mention a trial class. Ask the provider.

Platinum Business Centre, Office 1207, 12th floor, Al Nahda Second, near Emirates Star Hotel, Dubai.

Shamna Kasim Dance Studio

Dance

Checked Oct 2026Details checked October 2026

Al Nahda

Book online

Shamna Kasim Dance Studio is a dance school on the 12th floor of Platinum Business Centre in Al Nahda Second, near Emirates Star Hotel. It teaches Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, semi-classical, Bollywood and dance fitness, and its timetable splits classes into Kiddies, Young Adult and Adult groups. For children, there are two dedicated Kiddies classes: Bharatanatyam Kiddies and Bollywood Kiddies, each running on weekday afternoons from 4:30PM and at several times over the weekend. The studio was founded by Shamna Kasim, a dancer and choreographer who, according to the studio's site, has over thirty years of experience in various dance styles and first performed on stage at three and a half. The site says classes are for beginners as well as dancers refining their skills, and invites new students to get their free registration. Fees aren't listed on the website, so message the studio for prices. On Google it holds a 5.0 rating from 76 reviews.

shamnakasimdance.com Instagram Facebook

The activity

Dance, explained

Dance classes give children a fun, structured way to build coordination, rhythm, balance and confidence. Bharatanatyam is a classical Indian dance from South India: dancers learn precise footwork, hand gestures and facial expression to tell stories through movement, and technique builds step by step over years. Bollywood dance is its upbeat, film-inspired cousin, mixing Indian styles with pop energy and big group routines. Many children start with basic posture and steps, then move on to short choreographed pieces. Both styles suit beginners, and regular classes help with stamina, memory and performing in front of others.

Who it's for

Children join the Bharatanatyam Kiddies or Bollywood Kiddies classes, which run separately from the Young Adult and Adult groups. The site says the studio welcomes dancers of all ages and skill levels, beginners included. It doesn't publish an age range for the Kiddies groups, so ask the provider which group suits your child.

What to expect

Kiddies classes last an hour. Bharatanatyam Kiddies runs Tuesday and Thursday 4:30-5:30PM, Wednesday and Friday 5:30-6:30PM, Saturday 11AM-12PM and Sunday 10-11AM and 5-6PM. Bollywood Kiddies runs Tuesday and Thursday 4:30-5:30PM, Wednesday and Friday 6-7PM, Saturday 11AM-12PM and 5-6PM, and Sunday 10-11AM and 2-3PM. You sign up through the Register Now form on the website, where you pick the class. The site mentions free registration, but it doesn't say what a first class involves, what to wear, or whether there's a trial class, so ask the provider.

Highlights

Dedicated Bharatanatyam Kiddies and Bollywood Kiddies classes (shamnakasimdance.com)
Kiddies slots on weekday afternoons from 4:30PM plus Saturday and Sunday (shamnakasimdance.com)
Founder Shamna Kasim has over thirty years of dance experience, according to the studio (shamnakasimdance.com)
Also teaches Kuchipudi, semi-classical, Bollywood and dance fitness for older groups (shamnakasimdance.com)
Free registration for new students (shamnakasimdance.com)
Women-owned business (Google listing)

Why parents rate it

What parents say on Google

The studio has a 5.0 rating on Google from 76 reviews: 73 five-star and 3 four-star, with none lower.

The facts

Ages: Kiddies groups (age range not published; ask the provider)
Prices: Ask the provider
Schedule: Bharatanatyam Kiddies: Tue & Thu 4:30-5:30PM, Wed & Fri 5:30-6:30PM, Sat 11AM-12PM, Sun 10-11AM and 5-6PM. Bollywood Kiddies: Tue & Thu 4:30-5:30PM, Wed & Fri 6-7PM, Sat 11AM-12PM and 5-6PM, Sun 10-11AM and 2-3PM (shamnakasimdance.com)
Trial: Free registration mentioned for new students; no trial class policy published (shamnakasimdance.com)
Where: Platinum Business Centre, Office 1207, 12th floor, Al Nahda Second, Dubai (shamnakasimdance.com)
How to book: shamnakasimdance.com/register-now · +971 54 425 6900 · +971 54 436 4800 · [email protected]
Opening hours: Mon9am–6pm
Tue–Fri9am–9pm
Sat–Sun9am–6pm

Guide · 7 min readRead: Which sports suit a 5-year-old? How swimming, tumbling and ball games fit together

Questions parents ask

Good to know

Studio is Office 1207 on the 12th floor of Platinum Business Centre, Al Nahda Second, near Emirates Star Hotel (shamnakasimdance.com)
On-site parking (Google listing)
Wheelchair-accessible toilet and seating (Google listing)
Online classes are also offered (Google listing)