Welcome to PQA Dubai! At PQA - Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts Dubai, we inspire creativity and self-belief through the performing arts. We provide professional training in a safe, supportive and fun space. Proudly KHDA-registered, PQA Dubai brings high-quality performing arts education to young people across the UAE.
At PQA we offer a unique industry and life skills teaching framework, delivered by teachers with professional experience. Our project-based approach to learning means that every project, whether working towards a performance or creating short films, builds performing arts skills and life skills.
In Our Main Academy, for six- to eighteen-year-olds, there are three age groups. Each group works on age-appropriate material, across three modules: Musical Theatre, Comedy & Drama and Filmmaking.
Our Poppets classes are a space for our youngest students, aged four to seven, to be amazing! Each week Poppets take part in fun performing arts activities that support their creative development and personal growth.
We invite new students to join us for a two-week trial. It’s the perfect opportunity to meet our friendly teams, experience our classes, and get involved in exciting academy projects. We’re sure they’ll love every moment!
"When I was younger, my happiest times were spent in drama classes. When our son Charlie was old enough, we wanted him to have the same experience. However, we had trouble finding a class that met all our needs.
My husband Steve and I opened the first Pauline Quirke Academy in the UK in 2007. We wanted children and young people to learn more than just singing, acting, and dancing. We believe that performing arts can help them grow into confident and grounded adults. We hope we can welcome you into our PQA family soon!"
