Does my child need to attend Kings' School Al Barsha to join?

No. TDP says children do not need to attend Kings' Al Barsha or the American School of Dubai to join its academy classes.

How much are ballet classes at Kings' Al Barsha?

For Term 1 2026/27, the regular fee is 1,800 AED for Monday Level 1 ballet (15 weeks, one hour) and 1,680 AED for Thursday Level 1 ballet (14 weeks). Level 2 (90 minutes) is 2,700 AED on Mondays and 2,520 AED on Thursdays. There is also an annual membership of 150 AED for non-competing students. Children who join after term starts pay the fee quoted when they register.

When are the acro dance classes?

At Kings' Al Barsha, Acro Dance Level 1-4 runs on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 17:00 to 18:30. For Term 1 2026/27, the regular fee is 2,520 AED for the Tuesday class (14 weeks) and 2,340 AED for the Wednesday class (13 weeks).

Is there a trial class?

TDP's booking policy says trial classes, where offered, must be booked and paid for in advance, and a trial does not reserve a place. The trial fee is not published, so ask the provider.

What does my child need to wear?

The TDP uniform is compulsory and must be pre-ordered before class. For acro, the leotard is 190 AED and the shorts are 105 AED. Leggings may be worn for religious purposes. Hair must be tied back securely in a bun or ponytail.

What if we miss a class?

Missed classes are not deducted from fees and cannot be carried forward. Each student can have up to one hour of make-up class per term, arranged in advance and subject to space.

The Dance Project: ballet, lyrical and acro dance at Kings' School Al Barsha

Dance

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Ages1+years and up
PriceAED 1,680a term, lowest price
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The Dance Project (TDP) is a dance and gymnastics academy that director Melissa Walsh founded after moving to Dubai in 2013. It runs its classes inside Dubai schools, and this listing is its Kings' School Al Barsha venue, where the 2026/27 timetable has ballet, lyrical and acro dance. Your child does not need to be a Kings' pupil to join. TDP describes itself as specialists in acro dance, a mix of dance and acrobatic floor work, and calls itself the home of the Mini World Champion acro dancer. Classes are grouped by level: Level 1 and Level 2 ballet with Ms Olga, an open lyrical class with Miss Kennedie, and Level 1-4 acro dance on weekday afternoons. Children can train just for fun or aim for performances and competitions. TDP also runs acro Mini, Junior and Elite competition teams; ask which venue they train at. Fees are paid by the term, and full timetables and prices are published as PDFs on the TDP website.

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The activity

Dance, explained

Children's dance classes teach kids to move to music with control and confidence. Ballet builds posture, balance and a clear vocabulary of steps, usually at the barre first and then in the centre of the room. Lyrical and contemporary are freer, more expressive styles. Acro dance mixes dance technique with acrobatic floor skills such as bridges, walkovers and balances, so it builds strength and flexibility as well as rhythm. Most schools take children from about three for playful pre-ballet, with more structured technique classes from around five. Along the way children learn to follow instructions, remember sequences and perform in front of others.

Who it's for

Children, from recreational beginners to competition dancers. At Kings' Al Barsha the Term 1 2026/27 timetable lists Ballet Level 1, 1+ and 2, an open Lyrical class and Acro Dance Level 1-4. Ages for these levels are not published, so ask TDP which level suits your child's age and experience. TDP's class page also describes Pre Ballet (ages 3-4) and a Beginners Academy (ages 5+), but neither appears on the current Kings' timetable. Children do not need to attend the school to join. Parents are asked to share any medical, developmental or additional support needs before the first class.

What to expect

Classes are weekly, booked by the term. At Kings' Al Barsha, Level 1 ballet lasts an hour, while Level 2 ballet, lyrical and acro sessions last 90 minutes. The TDP uniform is compulsory and must be pre-ordered before class (allow up to 14 days). Leggings may be worn for religious reasons. Hair must be slicked back in a secure bun or ponytail, or your child may not be allowed to take part. Trial classes must be booked and paid for in advance where they are offered, and a trial does not hold a place. The trial fee is not published, so ask TDP. To speak to a coach, catch them in the first or last five minutes of class.

Highlights

Ballet, lyrical and acro dance at Kings' School Al Barsha, and your child does not need to be a Kings' pupil (danceprojectuae.com)
Founded by director Melissa Walsh, who moved to Dubai in 2013 and holds a BA (Hons) in Dance from the University of Surrey (danceprojectuae.com)
Acro Dance Level 1-4 at Kings' Al Barsha on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, plus separate acro Mini, Junior and Elite competition teams (ask which venue they train at) (danceprojectuae.com)
2026/27 term timetables, class dates and fees are published as PDFs on the TDP website (danceprojectuae.com)
Coach profiles list police clearance, a safeguarding children certificate and a first aid qualification (danceprojectuae.com)

Why parents rate it

What parents say on Google

The Dance Project has a 5.0 rating on Google from 2 reviews, both five stars.

The facts

Ages: Kings' Al Barsha Term 1 2026/27 levels: Ballet Level 1, 1+ and 2; Lyrical open class; Acro Dance Level 1-4. Ages per level are not published, so ask TDP (danceprojectuae.com)
Prices: Term 1 2026/27 regular term fees at Kings' Al Barsha: Ballet Level 1 Mon 1,800 AED (15 weeks), Thu 1,680 AED (14 weeks); Ballet Level 2 Mon 2,700 AED, Thu 2,520 AED; Lyrical open class Wed 2,520 AED (14 weeks); Acro Dance Level 1-4 Tue 2,520 AED (14 weeks), Wed 2,340 AED (13 weeks). Plus annual membership 150 AED (300 AED for competing students). Early-bird rates closed in August; late joiners pay the fee quoted at registration (danceprojectuae.com)
Schedule: Kings' Al Barsha, Term 1 2026/27: Mon Ballet L1 16:45-17:45, L2 17:45-19:15; Tue Acro L1-4 17:00-18:30; Wed Acro L1-4 17:00-18:30, Lyrical 17:00-18:30; Thu Ballet L1 16:45-17:45, L2 17:45-19:15; Sun Ballet L1+ 09:00-10:00, L1 12:00-13:00, L1+ 15:00-16:00 (danceprojectuae.com)
Trial: Trial classes, where offered, must be booked and paid for in advance; a trial does not reserve a place. Trial fee not published (danceprojectuae.com)
Where: Kings' School Al Barsha, Al Barsha, Dubai
How to book: danceprojectuae.com/register · +971 50 978 4898 · [email protected]

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Questions parents ask

Good to know

Fees are paid by the term only. There is no pay-as-you-go, and split payments are possible only by direct debit (danceprojectuae.com)
No refunds, credits or transfers once a place is booked, and missed classes are not deducted. One hour of make-up class per term can be arranged in advance (danceprojectuae.com)
Annual membership: 150 AED for non-competing students, 300 AED for competing students (danceprojectuae.com)
Term 1 runs to 14 December 2026; at Kings' the dance, ballet and acro classes started 3-9 September. No classes 2-4 December (National Day); classes continue through mid-term break (danceprojectuae.com)
Children joining after term has started pay the fee quoted when they register (danceprojectuae.com)
Phone and WhatsApp enquiries: Monday-Friday 10am-9pm, Saturday-Sunday 9am-9pm. Classes at Kings' run only at the timetabled times (danceprojectuae.com)
Academy classes at Al Barsha are booked through ClassCard from TDP's Register page; the Kings' School ECA programme signs up through ETB (danceprojectuae.com)