DUBAI ASSOCIATES
associatesdubai@italiaconti.com
About Us Italia Conti Dubai is the first international branch of the UK’s renowned Italia Conti Academy, the world’s longest-standing performing arts college. With a legacy of excellence spanning over 110 years, we are dedicated to providing exceptional training for students aged 5 to 18.
We offer two audition-only programmes as well as open classes available to all. Our two specialised programmes are the Dance Company and the Theatre Company, where students develop understanding, foundations, advanced techniques, repertoire, and performance projects. These programmes provide a well-rounded educational and technical foundation, preparing students for auditions, university applications, and careers in the performing arts.
At Italia Conti Dubai, we don’t just train performers; we inspire the next generation of artists to thrive in a competitive and evolving industry.
Starting February 2025
DANCE
Our extensive dance program covers a wide array of styles, including broadway jazz, commercial, contemporary, lyrical, ballet, tap, acrobatics, aerial silks, repertoire, and advanced technique. Our diverse curriculum and in depth knowledge of each style ensures that our students receive well-rounded training, preparing them for various opportunities in the dance industry. Our highly qualified instructors are committed to delivering top-tier education, focusing on each student’s growth and mastery of technique.
MUSICAL THEATRE
This complete program immerses students in the world of musical theatre, equipping them with the essential skills to understand and perform in this dynamic genre. The ultimate triple threat training understanding how all aspects of musical theatre work together.
VOICE
We offer exceptional vocal coaching, helping each student understand their voice and its capabilities. Our phenomenal vocal coach works with students to enhance their vocal versatility and performance skills, always emphasizing high-quality instruction and individual progress. We can help prepare students for Trinity and ABRSM.
ACTING
Our acting classes are designed to help students discover themselves and the art of acting, with a focus on both screen and live theatre performance. Through these classes, students will find their voice, build their confidence, and learn the nuances of acting across different mediums.
Come trial a class with our incredible team and start your performing arts journey today!
DANCE COMPANY
Our Dance Company course is tailored for those who aspire to enter the industry and gain admission to some of the world’s top-performing arts universities, such as Italia Conti. This course, reserved for students who display the most potential, provides training equivalent to that of a full-time performing arts school without requiring students to leave their academic studies.
The professional course is divided into three age groups: Junior (ages 8-10), Upper Junior Pro’s (ages 11-13), and Advanced Pro’s (ages 14-18).
With limited availability, these classes are kept small to focus on each student’s personal growth and technical development.
Entry to this course is subject to a successful audition.
Prospective students are auditioned and assessed by our team and only those who demonstrate the most potential to become professional performers are offered a place. Successful students will join classes in either their relevant company group, age group or the grade they are working at.
In return, we expect our students to be dedicated, committed and self-motivated. We cultivate performance, style and technique and encourage our students to develop personal qualities including the sound moral values, self-discipline and good manners that make them valued members of any group or company. Our graduates are acknowledged throughout the world for their talent, their versatility and their professional approach to performance.
Entrance Audition for Professional Course
Audition Information
Video Requirements: – Dance: Two contrasting dance pieces, each no longer than one minute. Please Email or WhatsApp our Team for Deadlines
In Person Assesment: – Book in at our studios a Ballet assesment
– A Commercial, Contemporary or Theatre Jazz assessment * style to be chosen by the student that demonstrates their potential, musicality and technical ability. Please Email or WhatsApp our Team for Deadlines
Submission Instructions: – Please submit your audition video via a link or WeTransfer. – The audition fee of 200 AED has been waived for the first year of this course.
Preparation Tips: – Wear appropriate attire for each component. – Ensure your videos showcase your strengths.
We look forward to receiving your submission!
TEEN THEATRE COMPANY
Become a Triple Threat with our Theatre Company!
The Teen Foundation Course at Italia Conti Associate School Dubai is proud to offer of designed for students aged 12-18.
This program, led by energetic faculty, prepares students for our Advanced Professional Course and full-time studies. The curriculum covers essential performing arts skills: actors gain physical agility and vocal versatility, singers learn movement and acting, and dancers develop acting and vocal skills.
Students engage in all production aspects, from rehearsal techniques to performance, fostering a comprehensive understanding and innovative approach to theatre.
We are thrilled to offer this exceptional training to students in Dubai, fostering their development in a supportive and inspiring environment. Join us at Italia Conti Associate School Dubai and become part of a legacy of excellence in performing arts education.
Entrance Audition for Teen Foundation Course
Audition Components: 1. Singing 2. Acting
Submission Instructions: Video Submission: – Singing: Two contrasting songs, each no longer than one and a half minutes, performed to a backing track. – Acting: One monologue, no longer than one and a half minutes. Please Send your audition video via a link or WeTransfer before the
Please Email or WhatsApp our Team for Deadlines
In Person Assessment:
Please Book in for your assessment by calling or emailing our studios. Students must attend and assessment in both Singing and Musical Theatre.
– The audition fee of 200 AED has been waived for the first year of this course.
Alice Forde-Standish is an award-winning performer and established choreographer. Scouted at age 14 as a gifted choreographer she has since competed and performed across the UK in various arenas and theatres, including on ITV’s Got to Dance. Alice has trained in various dance styles, including Ballet, Tap, Street Dance, Commercial, Contemporary, and Musical Theatre. She holds an IDTA Teaching Qualification, she is a member of the ISTD and has a Master’s Degree in Dance Technique Pedagogy. Her choreography expertise spans theatrical productions, music videos, fashion shows and competitive routines. Alice has organised multiple dance workshops and events across Qatar and the UAE, including bringing big names such as Kimberly Wyatt, Brian Friedman and MOVEIT! to the region.
Alice’s influence has nurtured rising stars, with her students securing placements in prestigious institutions like the Royal Ballet School, English National Ballet, Urdang, YDA, The Joffrey School of Hip hop, Laines and more! Since relocating to the Middle East, she has established and managed multiple dance schools and choreographed dance showcases, competitive routines and musical theatre productions. In Dubai since 2017, Alice has taught students to a high technical standard, achieving numerous award-winning entries in regional and international competitions. She has also taught, as part time faculty at the Sharjah Performing Arts Academy, teaching on the Level 6 Trinity diploma in Dance and the Musical Theatre BA program.
Claira is a dynamic International Dance Facilitator, workshop leader, Choreographer, and Movement Director renowned for her work on stage, screen, and large-scale events. As the creator and Artistic Director of P.O.D (The Post Olympic Dance Company), Claira combines her expertise as a Yoga Alliance qualified yoga instructor with extensive training in diverse dance forms such as Musical Theatre, Jazz, Tap, and Commercial Jazz. Known for her innovative choreography, Claira has left an indelible mark with credits including “The Beautiful Game” at Arts Educational London, “Flashdance” at Italia Conti, and “Teenage Dick” at The Donmar Warehouse. Her choreography credits include “The History Of a Pleasure Seeker” (Disney +) and “Pennyworth” (S1–3) (Warner Bros).
As Associate Choreographer/Director, she has worked on projects such as, “Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Acrss New York)“ (Criterion Theatre), People Places and Things” (UK Tour), As You Like it (RSC) “Stepping Out” (Vaudeville Theatre/UK Tour), “The Rocky Horror Show” (Ambassadors Theatre Group/UK Tour), “Dusty – The Musical” (UK Tour), “Saltburn” (Warner Bros), “The Crown” (S4-6) (Netflix), “Bohemian Rhapsody” (Warner Bros), and “The Little Stranger” (Pathe). She has also contributed to notable television projects like “The Great” on Channel 4. With a commitment to nurturing talent, Claira has worked with performers of all ages and abilities, enriching their skills and inspiring audiences worldwide.
Sara Benzi is a highly accomplished professional dancer and teacher with extensive international experience. Trained in Classical Ballet, she holds a diploma from the Royal Academy of Dance in London and has studied various dance techniques, including Vaganova, Contemporary, and Modern/Lyrical Dance, under renowned instructors from institutions like the Cuban National Ballet and La Scala Theatre. Sara’s performance career spans prestigious theatres across Italy, where she has danced in iconic ballets such as Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, and The Sleeping Beauty. She has also won several international dance competitions.
As an educator, Sara has collaborated with professionals from prestigious theatres in Italy, including La Scala Theatre in Milan, San Carlo Theatre in Naples, and the Rome Opera House. She has played a pivotal role in preparing students for RAD exams, competitions, and placements in ballet companies, with many achieving top honours in international competitions. Sara is dedicated to nurturing young talent, offering high-quality ballet and contemporary dance education, and has been instrumental in organising and leading dance intensives. Her commitment to excellence in dance education has made her a respected figure in the dance community.
With patience, optimism and passion forming the cornerstone of my teaching philosophy, I am dedicated to fostering positive connections and outcomes for my students. My empathetic nature and natural inclination towards understanding others’ perspectives allows me to connect deeply with each student, understanding your unique challenges and tailoring my approach to meet your needs effectively. I embrace challenges as opportunities for growth, ensuring that every obstacle becomes a stepping stone to success; a win for you is a win for me!
My musical journey has been enriched by invaluable mentorship from esteemed professionals, and I have truly honed my craft through cultivating my extensive background in performance, vocal training and nearly every area of music, making me a seasoned professional in the nuances of the music field.Through teaching, I believe I can learn just as much from my students as they do from me. I look forward to embarking on this musical journey, where we can all learn, grow and achieve great things together!
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Uniforms are available to purchase from our studios.
The safety and wellbeing of our students is of paramount importance at Italia Conti Associates.
Our students are taught and cared for by experienced, trained, DBS checked staff. A minimum of two trained First Aiders are always present.
We recommend students bring plenty of water and snacks with them to sessions.
Free trial classes are available for new students.
Class fees reduce depending on the number of classes taken. Special packages are available for those who successfully audition for our Theatre Company and our Dance Company Courses.
1 Class – 1365AED. 2 Classes – 2457 AED 3 Classes – 3,481 AED
4 Classes – 4,651 AED. 5 Classes – 5,802 AED. 6 Classes – 6,552 AED
7 Classes – 7,644 AED. 8 Classes – 8,736 AED. 9 Classes – 9,828 AED
Unlimited Classes – 10,803
Dance Company 6 core classes – 6,000 AED. Dance Company Unlimited – 9,829 AED
Teen Theatre Company
3 Classes 3,225 AED.
3 Classes + 1-2-1 Private Singing 5,500 AED
4 Classes – 4,641 AED. Theatre Company 5 Classes + 1-2-1 Vocal Coach 7150 AED
We are currently offering 15% off for those who secure there place before the end of November. We also offer Early Bird Discounts throughout the year to get 10% off your fees if you secure your place before the term starts.
All bookings must be made in advanced. Fees are payable on a termly basis.
Where possible, make up classes are allowed during the same term but carrying classes over to another term isn’t permitted.
Refunds aren’t possible however we can offer alternative class suggestions should you wish.