Calling all future stars! Best acting classes in Dubai
Whether you’re an aspiring actor who wants to take up centre stage in big productions, or someone with a knack for acting – honing your skills can take you a long way. To help you reach your full potential, there are a number of institutes offering acting classes in Dubai. We bring you some of the best of them.
BEST PLACES FOR ACTING CLASSES IN DUBAI FOR ADULTS
While inborn talent can take you to a certain stage, having the basic know-how of camera angles, voice modulation, lighting techniques etc. can help you reach your full potential. Let’s now look at the list of schools that offer acting classes in Dubai.
DRAMA SCENE
Established in 2008, Drama Scene is one of the largest acting schools in Dubai. The school focuses on building cooperation, communication, concentration, confidence and creativity among students.
Their classes cater to all individuals, irrespective of their skill level. You can sign up for their fun interactive sessions to learn about role-play, storytelling, improvisation and characterisation.
Drama Scene also encourages students to enrol in [optional] examinations accredited by LAMDA (London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art) to test their skills. Aside from courses, the drama school hosts acting workshops in Dubai.
- Location: The Mall, Jumeirah Road, Umm Suqeim 3
- Contact: +971-4-296-5330
DS2DIO PERFORMING ARTS
Located in Al Wasl, Ds2dio Performing Arts Academy is one of the most prestigious drama schools in Dubai. This centre of excellence offers the best facilities, excellent teaching and an inspirational environment for students who are resolutely serious about their art.
They offer “advanced classes” for adults that cover both theatrical and TV acting. You can sign up for their advanced classes and appear in exams accredited by LAMDA and Trinity College, London.
- Location: Al Wasl
- Contact: +971-58-513-3579
COURTYARD PLAYHOUSE DUBAI
Founded in 2013, Courtyard Playhouse is a KHDA-licenced “improvisation theatre and training centre” in Dubai that offers acting and improv workshops for adults.
You can explore the “Workshops” section on their website to find out their latest schedule. They also offer corporate training programmes and online sessions in Dubai.
- Location: Al Quoz
- Contact: +971-50-986-1760
THE JUNCTION DUBAI
Nestled in Alserkal Avenue, The Junction is another place that offers acting workshops in Dubai. If you’re interested to sign up for their classes, fill out the form available on their website.
- Location: Alserkal Avenue
- Contact: +971-4-338-8525
STUDIO REPUBLIK
While Studio Republik is widely known as a fitness centre, the place also offers acting classes in Dubai. You can learn the essentials of screen acting and stage acting from there. They teach everything from characterisation to camera angling.
- Fees: AED 300 per session, AED 437 per month
- Location: Eiffel Building 1, Sheikh Zayed Road
- Contact: +971-800-235-664
Please note: Drama Scene, Ds2dio Performing Arts Academy and Courtyard Playhouse also offer classes for kids. The cost of their acting classes varies.
BEST ACTING CLASSES IN DUBAI FOR KIDS
DUBAI PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY (DPA)
Dubai Performing Arts Academy (DPA) is committed to offering intensive acting training that challenges, motivates and inspires kids to pursue a career in this field.
DPA offers private and group classes in four popular schools in Dubai, including Dubai British Foundation School, Dubai British School, Emirates Hills, Dubai British School, Jumeirah Park and Jebel Ali Primary School.
Their classes help young learners know about script work, characterisation and improvisation.
- Location: Multiple including Dubai British School, Jumeirah Park
- Contact: +971-56-173-7545
CENTRE STAGE ARTS
Established in 2006, Centre Stage Arts offers acting enthusiasts a chance to explore the field of drama and identify their own strengths. They conduct private and semi-private classes via Zoom. At the end of the term (typically 10 – 12 weeks), they encourage students to sit for the LAMDA exams and get a certificate from Trinity College, London.
Centre Stage Arts enrols students aged 5 years old and above. Interested candidates can download the registration form from their website. Aside from full-fledged classes, the drama school conducts summer camps and workshops for kids.
- Fees:
- Act 1: AED 1,265 for 60 minutes per term (5 to 7 years old)
- Act 2: AED 1,265 for 60 minutes per term (8 to 11 years old)
- Act 3: AED 1,485 for 90 minutes per term (12 to 16 years old)
- Location: Office#304, 3rd Floor, Office Park Building E, Dubai Media City
- Contact: helena@centrestage-arts.com
DRAMA FIT
Next on our list is Drama Fit. Founded by a British teacher, Drama Fit combines drama skills and physical strength, enhancing children’s “confidence in every step.” They host workshops across different areas in Dubai that help kids express their ideas and build storytelling skills.
Kids aged between 2 – 10 years old are eligible for their sessions. They also provide free trial classes in Dubai.
- Location: Multiple places including Al Quoz
- Contact: +971-58-533-0588
DIVERSE PERFORMING ARTS SCHOOL
Established in 2008, Diverse Performing Arts School (Diverse Performing Arts Centre) is a KHDA-approved institute in Dubai. They offer screen acting classes with the help of globally-recognised teachers. Their classes cater to individuals aged 9 – 18 years old.
- Location: The Curve Building, Al Quoz 3
- Contact: +971-4-330-7338
THE GAIA CENTRE
Led by Ashwin and Jesika, the Gaia Centre deals in excellence, talent, passion and imagination. This is not primarily a drama school but offers exceptional training to younglings who aspire to become actors or storytellers.
They offer two acting-specific courses: “Spark Your Imagination” and “Speak With Fire” that help kids develop body and voice control, and communication and narrative skills. The former is for school-age children (5 and 6 years old), whereas the latter caters to adolescents (8 – 17 years old).
- Location: Metha Plaza Building, Oud Metha
- Contact: +971-4-396-1341
Please note: Centre Stage Art and The Gaia Centre offer classes for adults as well.
FAQs
ARE THERE ANY MUSIC SCHOOLS IN DUBAI?
Yes, many! Dubai Music School, Thomsun Music Institute and Buddy’s Music & Dance Institute are some of the most popular music schools in Dubai. If you want lessons at home, sign up for these online music classes in Dubai.
WHERE TO LEARN DANCE IN DUBAI?
You can head to popular dance schools in Dubai like James & Alex Dance Studios, Sharmila Dance Centre and Dubai Dance Academy.
This completes our list of places that offer acting classes in Dubai. All these institutes have been serving the residents of this city for a considerable amount of time and have built quite a reputation.
Both adults and children can benefit from taking acting classes in Dubai. If you need a bit of inspiration, a visit to the Dubai Opera just might do the trick. We must tell you that the list of upcoming shows at Dubai Opera is super exciting.
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