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DPA offers all aspects of Performing Arts training to a professional standard.

A word from your DPA Principal, Miss Lisa

My dream has always been to be a performer and to have a career doing what I love most in life.

I started performing at the tender age of 3 years and attended weekly dance, drama and singing classes in North Wales, where I took all my Dance exams, up to and including Advanced level. This prepared and enabled me to continue my dance training at Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts in London, where I gained my A.I.S.T.D Teaching Qualifications.

After completing my vocational training in London, I would eagerly read The Stage, a British weekly newspaper covering the entertainment industry, and whilst searching for auditions and professional jobs, I came across an advert looking for a new pop group STEPS. I successfully auditioned and became a member of the group.  

Since meeting back in 1999 when working together on the very first Steps tour, and with us both being professional singers and dancers, Johnny and I have always dreamed of owning our very own Performing Arts school, providing a professional standard of technical classes, combined with regular opportunities to perform in Theatre and professional events and shows.

Johnny and I are very passionate about the training we offer at DPA and nurturing our students’ talents and skills.  We feel proud on a daily basis when we enter our DPA studios or watch their performances, and we see the same hunger and passion in the eyes of our students.  We love being able to pass on our experience and knowledge of the industry we actively work in and love.  We are thrilled to be able to offer our students multiple genres and classes covering all aspects of training, in a positive and supportive atmosphere, whilst preparing them for top vocational colleges such as ArtsEd, Performers, Mountview, Italia Conti’s, Laine Theatre Arts, Bird and Urdang, where many of our DPA Students have gone on to continue their training, in preparation for a career in our incredible industry.

Welcome to the DPA family!

Venues

We are proud to be affiliated with Taaleem, one of the largest education providers in the United Arab Emirates, and offer our students first class studios and facilities in convenient locations in Dubai. Our classes are open to everyone.

Programmes

Our unique three-hour Musical Theatre and Performing Arts Workshops have been designed by our Principals Lisa and Johnny, based on their experiences in the Pop and Musical Theatre World.​​We focus on the three disciplines of dance, drama, and singing, all-in-one master class.

Training

Our teachers have been hand picked by the founders of DPA, ​Lisa and Johnny, specifically for their professionalism, international training, qualifications, and their dedication and commitment to working with our aspiring young performers.

What People Say?

Being at DPA has helped me to grow and develop as a performer in all areas. Being a part of such a supportive and loving family has helped me to push myself. Moving to APGS recently was a big change but thanks to DPA I was prepared for anything. DPA has been such a great support even after leaving. Thank you sooo much for everything Johnny and Lisa.
Adam WattDPA Graduate
DPA is a wonderful place for training whether you are taking the industry seriously or just a hobby. We are such a great team here and we get the best training from teachers who have been in the industry and they are so friendly and helpful and I’ve loved my time here for the last 8 years.
Rohan EdwardsDPA Graduate
John DoeCEO
DPA has helped me improve in so many ways that I didn’t think my body could manage. I really appreciate how everyone has treated me and how amazing it is here
Lourdes MoussaDPA Student
This is my second year at DPA and I’m so happy I came here. The opportunity’s I get here, from being trained by incredible teachers to performing at Dubai Opera is incredible. I get to study so many different styles and I couldn’t be more grateful for what I’ve been given from this school already, I love it here.
RhianDPA Student
“What I love about DPA is all the performance opportunities available. I love the students and teachers. I love the environment of the area, and my favourite class is street dance, but I love all of the others too. DPA means the world to me, it’s my life and it is my passion and favourite sport.”
Marly HymasDPA Student
“What I love about DPA is that you have all your friends by your side when you dance and all of the teachers are really nice to you and they support you in every way. DPA is a whole other life I have. I really enjoy DPA because you don’t have to study or anything you just dance and sing.”
Yutian ZhouDPA Student
“I love the supportive and family like environment we are at DPA. I love my friends who are like DPA sisters and brothers to me as well as my teachers who are inspiring mentors that push us to our full potential. DPA means the world to me because I love performing so much and this is a place where I can really express myself with people around me that encourage and support me to be the best possible performer I can be”
DPA StudentCEO
“I love DPA because they teach you a lot and I feel like I’ve grown so much. I am much better now than when I started”
Keona Mirley-KirkDPA Student
“ DPA allows me to be creative and I can hang out with everyone and watch others be so talented”
AnaiahDPA Student
I like the community. I feel like I fit in really well at DPA and I really enjoy spending my time here and getting to know everyone”
FlynnDPA Student
“There’s a class for everything. You can act, you can dance, you can sing. Its all really fun and its never on your own, you always have others with you.
AnyaDPA Student
“The performances are an amazing opportunity for all students and DPA has cultivated my dream of going into musical theatre”
Elli T.DPA Student
“It's a fun place to be and you can learn new skills here. Everyone is so welcoming”
SophiaDPA Student
I really like DPA because I have become so much more confident in everything I do. The teachers create friendly and fun classes that I love and the performing opportunities are phenomenal.
Grace MartinDPA Student
Since I joined DPA I have had so many opportunities to perform and great exposure to new styles. I enjoy how fun and enthusiastic the teachers are, and they have pushed me to achieve my best.
Sophie MosanyaDPA Student
I am inspired by all the talented teachers at DPA. I have improved massively since starting at DPA a few years ago, I am not only a dancer now but becoming a triple threat.
Elizabeth GrantDPA Student
“My son has just completed his first year at DPA and we are thoroughly delighted with his experience so far. He has gained so much confidence on stage through his exposure to many opportunities within DPA’s productions. Auditioning and being assigned principal roles, has developed his resilience for rigorous rehearsal schedules and given him a taste of what the world of performing arts would be like for him in the future. As a parent, I have seen him mature and become a more polished performer, which is incredible to see over such as short time with DPA.”
Donna Arthur (Mum of Flynn Arthur)DPA Parent
John DoeDPA Student
“Our children love going to DPA as it has a lovely community feeling and they enjoy the classes and the overall environment. We have seen their skills and confidence grow which is great for their general life as well as performing arts. The annual concert which for them is the highlight of the year and is a great opportunity for them (and for DPA) to showcase the exceptional talents and learning of the children.”
Sabrina Cruze (Mum of Myeshia, Alyesha & Arran Kabli)DPA Parent
“What a refreshing and welcomed change this has been!! We recently joined DPA as we were in search of a dance school that not only teaches the different genres of dance, but we were looking for an environment that was encouraging and motivating for our daughter and somewhere that her love and passion for dance would be nurtured. We can say without any doubt, that we have found it with DPA. Every single teacher has been absolutely incredible and the DPA team are never too busy to answer your email or a phone call, you are always greeted with a friendly smile. We are very confident as parents that our daughter is where she needs to be. To Johnny, Lisa and all DPA team we would like to say ’thank you’ and we trust that DPA will go from strength to strength in the years ahead!”
Samantha Wolhuter (Mum of Hannah Wolhuter)DPA Parent
I love DPA because when I'm older I want to be an Actress, and the teachers help me achieve that and they are just so kind and very fun.
Yasma ArnautDPA Student
What I like about DPA is the teachers are so fun and they make learning fun with different musical theatre games and exercises
Belle MarioleDPA Stduent
I love DPA because you get to dance a lot and express yourself
Maya MezherDPA Student
I love DPA because you learn something new every time you're there and I love being able to do it with my friends.
Chloe PollaraDPA Student
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Our DPA Locations

We are proud to call Dubai British School Jumeirah Park our DPA home. DBSJP houses our DPA Office and facilities including a brand new state of the art Dance Studios, a stunning 500 seater Theatre and a purpose built 6th Form and BTEC hub.

As well as our Academy classes at DBS-JP, our Ballet Academy runs at Dubai British School, Emirates Hills on Sunday’s for children ages 3 – 8 years old as well as Street Dance classes on Thursdays. 

We offer Extra-Curricular Activities (ECA) classes at:

  • Dubai British Foundation School.
  • Dubai British School, Emirates Hills.
  • Dubai British School, Jumeirah Park.
  • Jebel Ali Primary School.

Please see our full and varied timetable for the exciting classes we have on offer, or contact our office directly on +971 56 173 7545 or info@dubaiperformingarts.com