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We have wonderful memories of our dance schools and it was a huge part of our childhoods. It wasn’t uncommon for us to be spending 20 hours a week dancing (from about 12-­‐16 years old), teaching, doing class, competitions, festivals, exams, and performances. We wanted to create this in Dubai.

We want to support dancers and also their parents.

Our parents were amazing at paying for everything and driving us everywhere. Helen has two small children and knows that the timetabling activities and the added costs can be very challenging and we appreciate that.

We provide classes in: ballet (child and adult levels), tap (child and adult levels), modern, street jazz, and contemporary (adult level). We were particularly excited to welcome in 2014, Hayley Doyle of ‘Hayley’s Comet’ who runs our Musical Theatre department.

The first studio we opened in 2013 was Jumeirah Islands Club. When we were given the option of teaching here we jumped at the chance. The venue is beautiful with gorgeous views of the lake and skyline of Dubai.

 

The studio is fully equipped with wooden flooring, mirrors and barres. But there were practical advantages too, the club has a restaurant, pool, gym, excellent parking, and is a 2 minute drive to Spinneys Town Centre in the Springs. So while the students take class parents could nip to the shops, have a coffee, swim, or run, which certainly beats waiting in your car, especially in the summer. Since then we have expanded to Emirates Golf Club with equally beautiful facilities for students and parents. We are also excited to announce that in October 2014 we shall be opening classes at Dubai British Foundation.

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FOUNDERS

LIBBY JOHNSON

HELEN AINSWORTH

DDE & CDE ISTD,  RAD RTS

ARAD RAD PDTD

“I always had a keen interest in teaching and child development. After having spent the early part of my childhood following my sisters into dance classes I was eager to combine the two loves and make a career out of teaching dance. In 2008 I graduated from Merseyside Dance and Drama with a HND in dance education and I was a certified teacher with the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance.

During my time in Merseyside I worked for a well -­ known school teaching ballet, tap, modern and jazz. During this time I gained invaluable knowledge and bags of experience in entering children for both ISTD and RAD examinations. Post graduating I turned my attention to teaching full time and after a short stint of freelancing in the South West of the UK I moved to Dubai in the new year of 2009.

In Dubai I began studying with the Royal Academy of Dance and gained my Certificate in Ballet Teaching Studies with them in September 2011. Since being in Dubai I have taught a range of subjects including Tap, Modern, Ballet, Jazz and started up a Glee Club in September 2010. I have also been an integral part in helping students gain places at full time colleges such as Tring, Laine Theatre Arts and Northern Ballet School. Throughout the 5 years I have been in Dubai I have been involved in the annual RAD and ISTD examination sessions with a 100% pass rate for all students entered.

“I have been dancing since I was three, and trained in Ballet, Tap, Modern and Contemporary Dance.

I won awards and scholarships for the RAD summer school, solos, festivals and The National Youth Ballet. At sixteen I won a place at Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance in London and trained there for 3 years graduating with a National Diploma in Dance and a Higher National Certificate in Dance.

I then danced for Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake and Nutcracker in 3 international tours, performing in Moscow, Paris, London, USA, Australia, Greece, and Italy.

I have also worked in television and in other theatrical productions. I have choreographed and directed ‘Alice in Wonderland’ (2011), ‘Peter Pan’ (2012) and ‘Cinderella’ (2013).

I qualified with a ‘Professional Dancers Teaching Diploma’ from the Royal Academy of Dance in 2009 and have been teaching in Dubai since. In 2013 Libby and I founded The National Ballet Studio, and have many more exciting projects due to start in the coming months.”

 

LESSONS

TAP

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Contemporary

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    Offering classes in this rhythmical dance form we take tappers from as young as 2 years. At our tap classes the only rule is the more noise the better. Following the ISTD syllabus we will work towards annual examinations as well as performances.

     

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    Offering classes for students aged 11+, our contemporary classes will cover a range of techniques including Graham and Cunningham. With contemporary’s distinctive versatility to fit to any style of music and no need for prior dance experience it is a great class for any students just beginning.

MODERN

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    Offering ISTD Modern classes from 5 years. A theatrical dance style originating from America where technical steps are learnt to upbeat lively music. A great compliment to classical ballet, these classes will allow for annual examinations and regular performances.

     

BALLET

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Street Jazz

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Musical Theatre

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    Offering RAD ballet classes available for 3 years to adults. Classes will focus on technique and work towards annual examinations and regular performances.

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    A technical jazz class for learning the basics of dance as well as a variety of jazz styles. The class includes a warm-up, body conditioning and stretching followed by a routine using music that ranges from latest chart songs to classic Broadway hits. A performance based class great for building confidence and keeping fit.

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    Provided by the very talented Haley’s Comet, The National Ballet Studio offers Musical Theatre classes for students aged 7 years upwards. Musical Theatre students will learn 3 disciplines drama, singing and dance and combining all elements will work on an annual production.

2015 TIMETABLE JANUARY

  • Sunday

    Pre School Ballet level 1

    1.45 – 2.15pm

    DBF Dhs.600

    (3yrs +)

    Primary RAD Ballet

    (6 yrs +)

    3:00 – 4:00pm

    JIC Dhs.960

    Grade 1 RAD Ballet

    (7 yrs +)

    4:00 – 5:00pm

    JIC Dhs.960

    Grade 6 RAD Ballet

    5:00 – 6:30pm

    JIC Dhs.1440

    (11 yrs +)

    Pointe (invite only)

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    6:30 – 7:00pm

    JIC Dhs.720

    Contemporary

    (11 yrs +)

    7:00 – 8:00pm

    JIC Dhs.960

    Adult Ballet Mix Levels

    (16 yrs +)

    8:00 – 9:00pm

    JIC Dhs.80 p/w

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    LOCATION CODE:            JIC – Jumeriah Islands Community Club                DBF – Dubai British Foundation                       EGC – Emirates Golf Club

  • Monday

    DBF Dhs.600

    Pre – School Ballet Level 2

    (4yrs +)

    1.45 – 2.15pm

    Grade 4 RAD Ballet

    3:00 – 4:00pm

    (9 yrs +)

    JIC Dhs.960

    Grade 3 RAD Ballet

    (8 yrs +)

    4:00 – 5:00pm

    JIC Dhs.960

    Street Jazz

    5:00 – 6:30pm

    JIC Dhs.1440

    (11 yrs +)

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    LOCATION CODE:            JIC – Jumeriah Islands Community Club                DBF – Dubai British Foundation                       EGC – Emirates Golf Club

  • Tuesday

    Pre school Ballet

    (3 yrs +)

    3:00 – 3:30pm

    JIC  Dhs.720

    Pre school Ballet Level 2

    3:30 – 4:15pm

    JIC Dhs.840

    (4 yrs +)

    Pre Primary RAD Ballet

    (5 yrs +)

    4:15 – 5:00pm

    JIC Dhs.840

    Pre Primary ISTD Tap

    (5 yrs +)

    5:00 – 5:30pm

    JIC  Dhs.720

    Grade 3 ISTD Tap

    5:30 – 6:15pm

    JIC Dhs.840

    (9 yrs +)

    Adult Tap   Mix Levels

    7:30 – 8:30pm

    JIC Dhs.80 p/w

    (16 yrs +)

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    LOCATION CODE:            JIC – Jumeriah Islands Community Club                DBF – Dubai British Foundation                       EGC – Emirates Golf Club

  • Wednesday

    Pre school Ballet

    (3 yrs +)

    3:00 – 3:30pm

    JIC  Dhs.720

    Pre school Ballet Level 2

    3:30 – 4:15pm

    JIC Dhs.840

    (4 yrs +)

    Pre Primary RAD Ballet

    (5 yrs +)

    4:15 – 5:00pm

    JIC Dhs.840

    Pre Primary ISTD Tap

    5:00 – 5:30pm

    JIC  Dhs.720

    (5 yrs +)

    Grade 3 ISTD Tap

    5:30 – 6:15pm

    JIC Dhs.840

    (9 yrs +)

    (16 yrs +)

    7:30 – 8:30pm

    JIC Dhs.80 p/w

    Adult Tap   Mix Levels

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    LOCATION CODE:            JIC – Jumeriah Islands Community Club                DBF – Dubai British Foundation                       EGC – Emirates Golf Club

  • Thursday

    Pre Primary ballet

    3:30 – 4:15pm

    JIC Dhs.840

    (5 yrs +)

    Grade 2 ISTD Tap

    (8 yrs +)

    4:15 – 5:00pm

    JIC Dhs.840

    Grade 6  ISTD Modern

    (11 yrs +)

    5:00 – 6:00pm

    JIC Dhs.960

    Grade 5 ISTD Tap

    6:00 – 7:00pm

    (10 yrs +)

    JIC Dhs.960

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    LOCATION CODE:            JIC – Jumeriah Islands Community Club                DBF – Dubai British Foundation                       EGC – Emirates Golf Club

  • Saturday - Emirates Golf Club

    Grade 1 ISTD Modern

    (6yrs+)

    9.00 – 9.30am

    Dhs.720

    Primary RAD Ballet

    9.30 – 10.30am

    Dhs.960

    (6yrs+)

    Grade 2 RAD Ballet

    (8yrs +)

    10.30 – 11.30pm

    Dhs.960

    Pre Primary RAD Ballet

    (5yrs +)

    11.30 – 12.15pm

    Dhs.840

    Grade 1 RAD Ballet

    12.15 – 1.15pm

    Dhs.960

    (7yrs +)

    Grade 3 RAD Ballet

    1.15 – 2.15pm

    Dhs.960

    (9yrs+)

    Grade 7 RAD Ballet

    2.15 – 3.45pm

    Dhs.1440

    (12yrs+)

    Intermediate RAD Ballet

    3.45 – 5.00pm

    Dhs.1080

    (12yrs+)

    Dhs.960

    Intermediate Foundation

    (10yrs +)

    5.00 – 6.00pm

     

     

     

     

    LOCATION CODE:            JIC – Jumeriah Islands Community Club                DBF – Dubai British Foundation                       EGC – Emirates Golf Club

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