The Dance Academy was establish in 2011 by our Founder, Reiko M. Cheung, as a boutique ballet school to foster excellence in dance in the United Arab Emirates. Our school is open to passionate and dedicated students from three years old to adults. We provide the necessary foundations for students who might wish to pursue full-time ballet training or a career in the arts but also for those who enjoy dancing as a hobby.

Our curriculum is developmentally sound and emphasizes strong technique, kineasthetic awareness and artistry. The Dance Academy does not follow any single syllabus but focuses instead on building technique and artistry at a pace that suits the individual student. Our curriculum embraces traditional ballet principles and incorporates elements of the French, Italian and Russian training systems. We work hard to emphasize correct placement, body awareness and healthy movement. Classes of repertoire, character and contemporary dance are introduced at the appropriate level and students have the opportunity to participate in solo preparation for competitions, mid-year performance opportunities and our end of year theatre performance. 

Children’s classes are capped to ensure it is possible for our expert and professionally trained teachers to give the individual attention to detail required to develop each student’s ballet technique correctly and safely.

Our studios are spacious, flooded with natural light and professionally equipped with fully sprung Harlequin dance flooring, barres and mirrors, providing our students with the best possible facilities to dance.