Does The Ballet Centre offer a trial class?

Yes - the first class is free for new students, with no obligation to continue. Arrange it by WhatsApp or by calling 04 344 9776.

What age can my child start ballet?

From age 3, in Prep Ballet (3 to 4 years). Instructors place each student by age and experience.

When are ballet classes?

On the Jumeirah autumn term timetable, ballet runs on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays; times depend on the level. Tap and modern times are still to be announced, so ask the centre.

Can parents watch the class?

Usually not inside the classroom, to minimise distractions, but there are designated observation days.

How much are the classes?

Fees are not published on the website; ask the provider. A flexible payment plan is available.

The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah: ballet, music and taekwondo

Q: What does my child need to wear?

For ballet, a leotard, tights and ballet slippers. For music, casual clothing is fine but flip-flops are not allowed.

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The Ballet Centre is a KHDA-approved dance, music and taekwondo school at one centre in Jumeirah, founded by Terry Dean in 1985. Ballet is taught on the RAD (Royal Academy of Dance) syllabus, with tap and modern on the ISTD syllabus, and the school says it welcomes more than 800 students each week with 15 specialist teachers. Ballet runs from Prep Ballet (3 to 4 years) through RAD grades to vocational and pointe classes, mostly on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Taekwondo follows the ITF syllabus through Babies, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced and Adult levels. Music lessons are one to one - piano, keyboard, violin, guitar, flute and more - with Trinity, ABRSM and MTB exams as an option; group music, choir and orchestra times are still to be announced. New students get a free trial class, arranged by WhatsApp or phone.

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The activity

Ballet, explained

Ballet builds posture, flexibility, coordination and musicality through graded, structured technique - starting with basic positions and simple movement games for very young children and progressing to formal exam syllabuses (like RAD) as they get older. Classes are usually organised by grade rather than strict age, so children move up as their technique develops rather than automatically each year. It suits children who enjoy following structure and repetition, and many schools also offer complementary styles like tap or modern alongside ballet for variety.

Who it's for

Children from age 3. Ballet starts with Prep Ballet (3 to 4 years) and runs through RAD grades to vocational levels and pointe (by invitation); taekwondo runs from Babies Taekwondo (3 to 4 years) through Beginner (5 to 8), Intermediate (9 and above) and Advanced, up to an adult class. Music runs from age 3 to young adults (flute from age 8). For ballet and taekwondo, instructors place each student by age and experience.

What to expect

The first class is free, with no obligation to continue. Trials are arranged by WhatsApp or phone rather than online: send the student's name, age and the class they are interested in, and the team suggests a level, checks availability and confirms a day and time. Ballet students wear a leotard, tights and ballet slippers; for music, casual clothing is fine but flip-flops are not allowed in the studios. Parents are usually not allowed inside the classroom, but there are designated observation days. If the trial goes well, you can enrol at the front desk, by phone or on WhatsApp.

Highlights

Ballet on the RAD syllabus, tap and modern on the ISTD syllabus (balletcentredubai.com)
ITF taekwondo in five levels, from Babies (3 to 4 years) to an adult class (balletcentredubai.com)
Music lessons one to one, with optional Trinity, ABRSM and MTB exams (balletcentredubai.com)
Founded in 1985 and KHDA approved (balletcentredubai.com)
Free first trial class, no obligation to continue (balletcentredubai.com)
Mirrored dance studios with sprung flooring and sound systems (balletcentredubai.com)

Why parents rate it

What parents say on Google

On the school's own testimonials page, students talk about gaining confidence, finding a sense of belonging and friendly, encouraging teachers.

The facts

Ages: From age 3: Prep Ballet 3 to 4 years and Babies Taekwondo 3 to 4 years, through to vocational ballet and adult taekwondo; music from age 3 to young adults (balletcentredubai.com)
Prices: Ask the provider
Schedule: Jumeirah autumn term: ballet on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays; taekwondo on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays; one-to-one music by appointment Tuesday to Sunday; tap, modern, group music, choir and orchestra times to be announced (balletcentredubai.com)
Trial: First class free, no obligation; arrange by WhatsApp (+971 50 694 9776) or phone (04 344 9776) (balletcentredubai.com)
Where: Villa 64, 16C Street, Jumeirah 1, Dubai
How to book: balletcentredubai.com/book-a-trial-class · +971 4 344 9776 · [email protected] · wa.me/971506949776

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Questions parents ask

Good to know

Ballet kit: leotard, tights and ballet slippers; music: casual clothing, no flip-flops (balletcentredubai.com)
Parents are usually not allowed inside the classroom; there are designated observation days (balletcentredubai.com)
Limited make-up classes - tell the instructor in advance if your child will miss one (balletcentredubai.com)
A flexible payment plan is available across the programmes (balletcentredubai.com)
Reception: Sunday to Saturday, 8am-8pm (balletcentredubai.com)