FAQs
Throughout the year, we work towards examinations and professional performances and events, including our annual DPA Production and Musical.
DPA were thrilled to be the first Performing Arts and Dance School in Dubai to be invited to perform their annual shows at Dubai Opera. Our Youth Theatre Students perform an annual musical, we have previously done; Adaams Family, Bring It On and Mary Poppins Jr.
We have a compulsory uniform for all DPA Students which can be purchased from our DPA office.
Registrations and Payments
DPA offer trial classes for all new students and all class fees are done on a termly basis.
All payments and registrations are done electronically and we also have our DPA Office, located on the ground floor of the secondary school of Dubai British School, Jumeirah Park.
Please contact us for full details on all our classes and prices, including our popular DPA Packages for students taking various classes and disciplines, and sibling discounts.
Contact our Operations Team on +971 56 173 7545 Monday to Thursday 10am to 6pm, and Friday 10am to 3pm to arrange an appointment in person, or email the DPA Team at info@dubaiperformingarts.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
Email us at info@dubaiperformingarts.com or WhatsApp us on 056 173 7545 to receive our information pack. We are always happy to assist with recommendations of suitable classes for your child.
- Dubai British School, Jumeriah Park(DBS JP)
- Dubai British School, Emirates Hills (DBS EH)
- Dubai British Foundation (DBF)
- Jebel Ali School (JAS)
Our DPA classes are charged on a termly basis, our trial classes begin at 90 DHS, please get in touch for the full fee information.
We accept students mid-term, providing we have availability in your chosen class. If a place is available, you will only be charged for the remainder of the term, on a pro-rata basis.
Yes, all students must wear the correct DPA Uniform for their classes. All of your uniform can be purchased from the DPA Office.
DPA have their own branded; leotard, jackets, shorts and leggings. For ISTD and RAD classes their is a set uniform which can also be purchased in our DPA office.
DPA Uniforms
DPA have approved uniform for all of our classes, which is available to purchase directly from the DPA office. Below is a breakdown of the uniform requirements for all exam classes with DPA.
For all non-exam classes, we have a wide variety of options for each child to wear, this can be purchased from the DPA office also.
Student’s must have their hair in a ballet bun for all DPA Ballet classes
Pre-Primary & Primary Ballet –
Pink Leotard with Attached Skirt
Pink Ballet Socks
Pink Ballet shoes
Grade 1 – Grade 3
Turquoise Blue Leotard
Pink Ballet Tights
Pink Ballet Shoes
Character Skirt
Character Shoes
Grade 4 – 5
Navy Blue Leotard
Pink Ballet Tights
Pink Ballet Shoes
Character Skirt
Character Shoes
Grade 6 – Grade 8
Burgandy Cap Sleeve Leotard
Pink Ballet Tights
Pink Leather Ballet Shoes
Character Skirt
Character Shoes
Free Movement Skirt
Intermediate Foundation & Above
Black Leotard
Pink Ballet Tights
Pink Ballet Shoes
Pink Ballet Shoes
Pointe Shoes
Pre-Primary – Grade 3
White Tight T-Shirt
Black Shorts
White Socks
White Ballet Shoes
Grade 4 – Advanced 1
White Tight T-Shirt or Leotard
Black Tights
White Socks
White Ballet Shoes
Student’s hair must be tied back neatly and off their face for all classes.
Primary – Grade 3
DPA Leotard
DPA Shorts
Barefoot
Grade 4 & Above
DPA Leotard
DPA Leggings
Barefoot
Primary – Advanced 1
Black Tight T-shirt
Black Shorts
Barefoot
Student’s hair must be tied back neatly and off their face for all DPA classes.
Primary – Grade 3
DPA Leotard
DPA Shorts
Tap Shoes
Grade 4 & Above
DPA Leotard
DPA Leggings
Tap Shoes
Primary – Advanced 1
White Shirt
Black Trousers
Black Tap Shoes
Black Socks
