Where does Turning Pointe run its classes?

Classes run at 11 Dubai venues, mostly schools, plus Town Square, Jumeirah Golf Estates and Wafi. The administration office in Ajmal Sarah Tower, Wadi Al Safa 5 is not a studio. Ask the school which classes run at each venue.

What age can my child start?

Ballet classes start at 3 years old and run to 19. Ballet Fusion is for ages 4-6 and Dance Fusion for ages 6-9.

Can we try a class before enrolling?

Yes, a free trial class is offered and booked online through the free trial registration form on the Turning Pointe website.

Does Turning Pointe offer dance exams?

Yes. Ballet follows the RAD syllabus with optional exams, and tap follows the ISTD syllabus with exams in May/June for students who have been with the school for over a year.

How much do classes cost?

Class fees are not published on the website - ask the provider.

Turning Pointe — ballet & dance classes for kids

Q: What dance styles does Turning Pointe teach?

Ballet, commercial dance, Fusion, contemporary, Progressive Ballet Technique and tap.

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Turning Pointe is a dance school teaching ballet, commercial dance, Fusion, contemporary, Progressive Ballet Technique and tap to children in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. In Dubai its classes run at 11 venues listed on its website, mostly schools, plus Town Square, Jumeirah Golf Estates and Wafi, from Al Barsha and Dubai Sports City to Arabian Ranches and Nad Al Sheba. Its administration office is in Ajmal Sarah Tower, Wadi Al Safa 5 (Dubailand), not a studio. Ballet follows the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) syllabus from age 3, with optional RAD exams, while tap follows the ISTD syllabus. Little ones aged 4-6 can start with Ballet Fusion, which mixes ballet, commercial and tap in one class. The school says it inspires "girls and boys to use movement to express themselves", and it stages Turning Pointe Youth Ballet productions and an end-of-year show. A free trial class can be booked online. Which classes run at which venue is not stated on the venue pages, so ask before you choose.

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The activity

Dance, explained

Dance classes introduce children to structured movement, from classical ballet positions to freestyle commercial choreography. Kids learn rhythm, coordination, flexibility and how to follow a routine as part of a group, while building core strength and posture along the way. Ballet usually starts with basic positions and simple barre work before progressing through graded levels; commercial and contemporary styles focus more on freestyle expression and performance. Most schools start taking children from around age 3-4, splitting classes by age and ability as kids grow. Many studios also offer recognised exams (such as RAD or ISTD) and end-of-year shows so children can work towards a goal and perform what they've learned.

Who it's for

Girls and boys. Ballet runs from 3 to 19 years, with RAD levels from Pre-Primary (5+), Primary (6+), Grades 1-5 (7+) and Grades 6-8 (11+); vocational levels are by invitation. Ballet Fusion is for ages 4-6 and Dance Fusion for ages 6-9; commercial dance is open to girls and boys, and tap students can take ISTD exams. Special needs provision is not mentioned on the site - ask the provider.

What to expect

Start with a free trial class, registered through the free trial form on the Turning Pointe website (separate forms for Dubai and Abu Dhabi). Each ballet grade has its own uniform, sold through the school's online shop; tap needs tap shoes with metal plates, and commercial dance has its own uniform set. Exams are optional: RAD ballet results come with a certificate and medal, and ISTD tap exams are held in May/June for students who have studied with the school for more than a year. Session length and term fees are not published - ask the provider.

Highlights

Ballet, commercial, Fusion, contemporary, Progressive Ballet Technique and tap classes (turningpointe.ae)
RAD ballet syllabus from age 3; optional exams with certificates and medals (turningpointe.ae)
Ballet Fusion for ages 4-6 and Dance Fusion for ages 6-9 (turningpointe.ae)
Classes at 11 Dubai venues, mostly schools, plus Town Square, Jumeirah Golf Estates and Wafi (turningpointe.ae)
Free trial class, booked online (turningpointe.ae)

Why parents rate it

What parents say on Google

On Google, Turning Pointe's main listing, whose address reads "Over 35 Studios Around The UAE", is rated 4.8 from 127 reviews. That is the school's listing as a whole, not one venue, so ask the school about the venue you have in mind.

The facts

Ages: Ballet: 3-19 years
Ballet Fusion: 4-6
Dance Fusion: 6-9
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Prices: Ask the provider
Trial: Free trial class, registered online via the website's free trial form (turningpointe.ae)
Where: Townsquare, Al Yalayis 2, Dubai
How to book: turningpointe.ae · 800 32623 · +971 4 422 1593

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Questions parents ask

Good to know

Class venue listed on turningpointe.ae as Townsquare; class days and times are not published on the venue page (turningpointe.ae)
The administration office (Ajmal Sarah Tower, Wadi Al Safa 5) is not a studio - classes run at the venues listed on the website (turningpointe.ae)
The Class Schedule page links to separate Dubai and Abu Dhabi registration pages (turningpointe.ae)
Tap follows the ISTD syllabus; exams need more than one year with the school (turningpointe.ae)
Uniforms, shoes and dancewear are sold in the school's own online shop (turningpointe.ae)
Phone numbers on the website are for the whole school, not one venue: ask which classes run at yours (turningpointe.ae)