ArtsEd Expanding into United Arab Emirates

Performing arts school launches new operation in Dubai

Picture: ArtEd

October 21, 2019

ArtsEd, the performing arts school based on Bath Road, Chiswick are launching in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

In this their centenary year they plan to deliver performing arts training across the UAE to international partner schools. ArtsEd will work with schools in the region to develop vital skills amongst their students and teachers. ArtsEd will also be providing open programmes for students to attend during the holidays.

Principal, Chris Hocking said, “We are thrilled to be bringing ArtsEd to Dubai. Our fantastic teachers, brilliant graduates and talented students will work with our UAE partner schools and their students to deliver world-class bespoke programs helping to develop a full range of performance skills internationally.”

The launch of ArtsEd in the UAE was celebrated with a dinner and performances from ArtsEd graduates at Weslodge, Marriott Marquis, Dubai. Attending the dinner were, UK Consul General Mr Andrew Jackson, Director General of Dubai Culture Mrs Hada Badri, and representatives from KHDA and the eight schools with whom ArtsEd will be working: DESC, GEMS Wellington Silicon Oasis, GEMS Wellington Primary School, Jumeirah College, Jumeirah Primary School, GEMS Wellington International School, Safa Community School and Kings School, Al Barsha. Representing ArtsEd were Chairman of ArtsEd International, Mark Burch and CEO, Chris Hocking and teachers and graduates from ArtsEd.

HM Consul General, Andrew Jackson, welcomed ArtsEd International to Dubai, saying, “I am pleased to congratulate ArtsEd on the launch of their innovative performing arts training in the UAE. This is a great example of creative partnership between the UK and the UAE, bringing together culture and education. ArtsEd have a long history of excellence in training and it is particularly exciting that they have chosen to make the UAE launch part of their centenary celebrations.”

ArtsEd has provided performing arts training, alongside academic education for almost 100 years to the likes of Dame Julie Andrews, Dame Angela Lansbury, and Dame Darcey Bussell – and has been under the Presidency of Andrew Lloyd Webber since 2007.