Shilpi Dance Fine Arts Training — classical Indian dance and arts for kids
- Ages5+years and up
- WhereDubai Investment ParkOpen in Maps
- Not publishedAskPrices and times
About Shilpi Dance Fine Arts Training
Shilpi Dance Fine Arts Training is a school in DIP-1, Dubai Investment Park, that sets out to introduce Indian classical dance, music and arts to "the bright and young minds of the UAE". Its course list covers Bharatanatyam, Mohiniyattam, Carnatic music, violin, keyboard and guitar, art and painting, abacus, and Bollywood and Western dance. Bharatanatyam, Carnatic music and art each follow a published syllabus of numbered levels up to advanced (Bharatanatyam and art start with a beginner level, Carnatic music with Level 1), and the art programme is for children aged 5 and up. The director, Suparna Warrier, is a Bharatanatyam and Mohiniyattam performer and teacher with a master's degree in Fine Arts (Bharathanatyam) from Annamalai University. Its annual day, Symphony 2024, was held at GEMS Wellington International School in January 2024. Fees, class times and trial classes aren't published, so call or email to find a class that fits your child. It's rated 4.9 on Google from 59 reviews.
The activity
Dance, explained
Bharatanatyam and Mohiniyattam are classical Indian dance forms. Children learn basic postures and steps (adavus), hand gestures (mudras), facial expression and footwork, then put them together into short pieces that tell a story. Bharatanatyam comes from Tamil Nadu and is crisp and rhythmic; Mohiniyattam comes from Kerala and is softer and swaying. Both build posture, coordination, memory and confidence on stage, and many schools teach through graded levels so a child can see their progress. Carnatic music, the South Indian classical tradition, is often taught alongside, starting with pitch, rhythm and simple songs. It suits families who want their child connected to Indian cultural traditions, and beginners are usually welcome.
Who it's for
Children and young learners: the school describes its focus as "the bright and young minds of the UAE", and its art curriculum is for students aged 5 and above. Starting ages for dance, music and abacus aren't published - ask the provider. Syllabus levels run up to advanced; Bharatanatyam and art start with a beginner level, Carnatic music with Level 1.
What to expect
Beginners start at the first level of each syllabus: in Bharatanatyam that means an introduction to dance and basic postures, in Carnatic music an introduction to pitch (nadam and sruthi), and in art fundamental drawing techniques before moving on to pencil handling and colour. Instrument lessons cover note reading, rhythm and technique, and the courses page mentions opportunities for grade examinations in Bharatanatyam. What to wear, class length and whether a trial class is available aren't published - ask the provider.
Highlights
- Bharatanatyam and Mohiniyattam; director Suparna Warrier is a performer and teacher of both (shilpidance.com)
- Carnatic music, violin, keyboard, guitar, art, abacus, and Bollywood and Western dance (shilpidance.com)
- Levelled syllabus up to advanced for Bharatanatyam, Carnatic music and art (shilpidance.com)
- Art and painting for children aged 5 and up (shilpidance.com)
- Annual day Symphony 2024 was held at GEMS Wellington International School in January 2024 (shilpidance.com)
- Shop G-04, Al Asmawi Office Building, DIP-1, opposite Bright Riders School (shilpidance.com)
Why parents rate it
What parents say on Google
Shilpi Dance Fine Arts Training is rated 4.9 on Google from 59 reviews, with 52 five-star and 7 four-star ratings and no ratings below four stars.
The facts
- Ages
- Art and painting: 5 years and above; other courses: ask the provider
- Not published yet
- Ask about prices and trials
- Where
- Shop G-04, Al Asmawi Office Building, Opp. Bright Riders School, DIP-1, Dubai
- How to book
- shilpidance.com/contact · +971 56 913 2102 · +971 50 307 2101 · [email protected]
- Opening hours
- Mon3–8pm
- Tue–Thu10am–1pm, 3–8pm
- Fri10am–12pm, 3–8pm
- Sat–Sun10am–1pm, 3–8pm
Questions parents ask
Good to know
- Debit cards accepted (Google listing)
- Google lists the premises as open seven days a week; check class times with the school (Google listing)
Prices, ages and times change — confirm with the provider before you book.
Location
Skip mapG-04, Al ASMAWI OFFICE, DIP-1 - opp. BRIGHTRIDER'S SCHOOL - Dubai
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