Performing Creative Arts
Drama
Through the Drama curriculum, students explore many areas of the subject, developing their basic skills and knowledge. The curriculum also teaches students how to work in particular practitioners’ styles, such as; Stanislavski and Brecht.
Students are able to draw upon and build on their experiences and use many transferable skills from school life to their social life during the devising process of their work and consider how the impacts of the world around them develop inspiration and topics they engage in. This gives students ownership of their learning and aids in not only their acting skills but also supports their confidence building, improves problem-solving skills and critical thinking skills. Students develop the exploring aspect to their work and devise a final performance piece which they share with parents, visitors and other students at the end of their class unit.
Music
Music plays an integral role to life at Uptown. The department has superb facilities for ensemble and individual performance, as well as fully equipped classrooms and rehearsal rooms.
From Classical to Musicals, African to Arabic, pupils are immersed in music from various genres, styles and traditions and are encouraged to explore, analyse and reflect upon all that they listen to. The Music curriculum allows pupils to perform and compose as well as develop their music technology skills. Pupils can also access private instrumental lessons which are provided in collaboration with the specialist instrumental tutors at Dubai Performing Arts.
There are many extra-curricular activities for pupils to participate in such as Choir, Rock Band, Orchestra and Secondary Production Band. Beyond the classroom, a number of formal and informal performance opportunities showcase the talents of our pupils. Events such as the Inter-House Music Competition, Live Lounges and the Winter Concert are firm favourites of our musicians and performers!
Dance
Our Dance opportunities continue to rise in popularity every year. The highly recognised Dubai Desert Dance programme is now in its tenth year in Dubai an event which has 500 students involved across Dubai school and has over 100 students from UIS auditioning across both the primary and secondary schools each year, with the standard of Dance being stronger each year. An additional element to this programme sees students getting involved with the crew aspect of a project of this scale including back stage crew, costume & set design and technical aspects of performance.
Performances
Performances at Uptown are a regular occurrence, students from Grades 6-12 are given the opportunity to participate in whole school productions, winter concert, live lounge, Sunday morning music, Desert Dance, curriculum unit performances, and so many more.
Testimonials
We have been very happy and contented since our daughter joined UIS in 2013. She loves coming to school and enjoys learning and all the friendships she has made here. We love the community and the leadership is excellent in envisioining the overall growth of the school.
Being a parent of Uptown International School for Thirteen Years has given my children a well rounded diverse experience, achievement in academia, and a sense of belonging.
From the very beginning, the staff at Uptown International School have been incredibly friendly, welcoming, and helpful. Their dedication to creating a supportive and inclusive environment is evident in every interaction.
My daughter merida is in 2nd grade and absolutely loves her time at school she has made many great friends and absolutely loves her teachers she can't wait to get to school and see them all every day.
My kids have enjoyed being a part of a truly international school with a great IB program. They are not only growing in knowledge, but in practical skills that will benefit them the rest of their lives. But for me, the greatest thing is that they love going to school.
Book a Tour
Easily book a weekday school tour or attend one of our focused open days. Virtual tours also available.
Apply Now
Ready to start your child’s new educational journey? Click to begin the application process.
