TURNING POINTE

UAE's Premier Dance School

BALLET

Classical Ballet is much loved around the world. We inspire girls and boys to use movement to express themselves alongside developing strength, co-ordination, musicality and an appreciation for the beautiful art form.

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COMMERCIAL DANCE

Our Commercial Dance classes give students the opportunity to learn the foundations of locking, popping and commercial dance. These are fun classes, open to girls and boys, with students working towards our yearly dance showcase.

Ballet Fusion Dance

FUSION

Fusion is a fun rhythmical class combining all aspects of dance for 4 – 6 year olds. Students will be taught in a relaxed environment developing, rhythm, musicality and good posture whilst learning the basics of ballet, hip hop and tap dance.

CONTEMPORARY

This class aims to develop the studentsรขโ‚ฌโ„ข technique and flexibility in the first section of class before moving through a creative section where emotions will be conveyed through movement exercises and ending with a contemporary choreographed routine.

PROGRESSIVE BALLET TECHNIQUE

Progressive Ballet Technique is an innovative body-conditioning and strengthening program that has been designed to enhance students’ technique by focussing on training the muscle memory required in each exercise in all forms of dance.

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TAP

Tap uses shoes with metal plates, in which you perform the art of percussion with the feet. Tap focuses on musicality and rhythm, following the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance (ISTD) syllabus, with students working towards an annual examination.

Turning Pointe Showreel

  • Miss Chloe has been my teacher for a couple of years and always pushes me to my full potential. I really enjoyed the TPYB production of The Jungle Book, the costumes were amazing and full of colour. I would 100% recommend Turning Pointe , it is the best dance school... read more

    Imogen Hamzeh Avatar Imogen Hamzeh

    I have been a part of turning pointe since I was 8. This company has been a big part of my life. My teacher Mrs. Chloe has helped throughout my entire ballet experience and is an excellent teacher she is the reason I come to ballet everyday.

    tiyanie pasandi Avatar tiyanie pasandi
  • My step-daughter has been taking ballet lessons from Turning Pointe for 2 years now. The teachers bring out the best in each student. She is shy by nature, but took part in their recent staging of The Jungle Book and had a blast. From being too shy to practice her... read more

    Marion Qua Avatar Marion Qua

    Both my girls can't wait every week to attend their dance classes,now as well as during the lockdown:they are always dancing around the house showing me what they have learned. I have seen along the years the great care of the teachers while preparing them either for the showcases or... read more

    MirellaVincenzo Ciccotosto Avatar MirellaVincenzo Ciccotosto
  • We've been with turning pointe since the past 4 years. My daughter lara-may is so happy with all the teachers that she had the chance to attend their classes. Big thanks to Miss chloe, Miss Lydia, Miss Patty & last but not least Miss Carmen who sincerely motivates her students... read more

    vivian karam Avatar vivian karam

    I started dancing 12 years ago, and all of them have been spent developing my dancing at Turning Pointe. I love everything there so much, like the annual show, the great friends you make and the motivational, inspiring teachers. Being at Turning Pointe has made me grow as a dancer,... read more

    sidonie anderson Avatar sidonie anderson
  • Both my daughters Eva and Kim love their ballet class and they are so eager every week, for their Saturday mornings to start. Kim is in her 3rd year as a ballerina. Eva is taking Fusion ballet with her dearest and loving teacher Ms. Lydia, who is so vigorous and full of... read more

    Lydia Lydia Avatar Lydia Lydia

    Turning point is an amazing school that really care for and nurtures their students. Their staff are extremely hardworking and are a great team Their shows are outstanding costumes are fabulous. Most of all the children LOVE it . I would definitely recommend them

    Mary Martin Avatar Mary Martin
  • What an amazing experience! We have seen a few productions of the Jungle Book and the adaptations are always great to see. When adding excitable girls to the mix there is a whole world of possibilities. But it must have been great as a parent to see their girls performing so... read more

    Cycle Safe (CSD) Avatar Cycle Safe (CSD)

    I am very impressed with Turning Pointe. Our daughter Aishani has been taking her ballet classes with Ms Chloe since the last 3.5 years and she is an exceptional teacher. The entire staff is very professional and friendly!

    Varun Rajpal Avatar Varun Rajpal
  • I am very happy that my girls are dancing at Turning Pointe Dance Studio. All the teachers are passionate and kind and my girls enjoy learning from them with wonderful dance friends! The studio offers an opportunity to take RAD and ISTD exams and have an wonderful youth ballet production... read more

    Chikako Tsuruoka Avatar Chikako Tsuruoka

    My daughter Fleur has been dancing with Turning Pointe for 5 years. She started at the age of 4 doing ballet and now does ballet, modern, tap and hip hop. She has done 3 years of RAD exams, performed in all the hip hop shows and also the incredible, award... read more

    Michelle Daniel Avatar Michelle Daniel
  • My daughter has been dancing with Turning Pointe for 8 years now. We always had an amazing experience, from the RAD, to the yearly show and the weekly classes. We also had a phenomenal experience during COVID - The virtual classes where very well organised and kept my daughter up... read more

    Dominique El Azzi Avatar Dominique El Azzi

    My daughter has been doing ballet at Turning Pointe for five years. She has loved all her time with Michelle who has taught her ballet since she began. Michelle is a wonderful patient teacher who is both encouraging and rigorous.

    Kirsten Harrison Avatar Kirsten Harrison
  • Always totally professional Jessica loves her ballet and is equally enjoying the contemporary now, itโ€™s really helped her confidence, the shows are just amazing and so special the girls to be a part off. Turning pointe I feel look after their dancers pushing them but ensuring their wellbeing and... read more

    Becky Dibble Avatar Becky Dibble

    Turning pointe is a professional dance school with a amazing team of enthusiastic and dedicated teachers. The production shows are exceptional and have won Timeout awards. I would highly recommend this school to any children in the UAE.

    anita leeson Avatar anita leeson
  • I have been dancing with turning point for about two years now. I started with street jazz and now I am doing the contemporary class and I have learned so much since then. I really enjoy this class and Iโ€™m always looking forward to the dance dynamix show. The teachers... read more

    Isa Avatar Isa

    My daughter had been with Turning Pointe Ballet since September 2011. Sarah loves her twice weekly sessions with Miss Carmen. Miss Carmen adores the girls and the encouragement she gives them is clear to see. The qualities Sarah has learnt from ballet she will be able to use in all... read more

    Laura Hampton Avatar Laura Hampton
  • The event " under the sea " was magical!!. My 5 year old daughter was a Jellyfish. The costumes were were very creative. All the ballerinas were so beautiful and cute while dancing โค. Ms. Helena and the other staff members at turning pointe must have worked very hard to... read more

    Rani Avatar Rani

    Dedicated and talented teachers who are passionate about sharing the gift of dance. The annual productions are amazing and a great opportunity for the students to come together to share their progress. Miss Michelle created a phenomenal production of the Jungle Book this year. Such a professional show from the... read more

    Lucy Kidd Avatar Lucy Kidd

MEET OUR TEAM

TEACHERS

With a large faculty of teachers (the biggest in the UAE) Turning Pointe is able to offer each student the tailored coaching they need. Turning Pointe has a dedicated team of experienced Teachers, who work hard to ensure students enjoy their dance education.

Admin

Turning Pointe also has a supportive team of Admin ladies who work in the office, ensuring that all parent and teacher queries are dealt with efficiently. A short biography follows for each member of staff, where you can learn about their background and qualifications.

SPECIAL AFFILIATIONS

AWARDS

The children of Turning Pointe Youth Ballet danced like pros as they pirouetted across the stage and brought the story to life. A worthy winner!

TIMEOUT DUBAI

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