MELISSA WALSH - DIRECTOR

Melissa has worked in the Performing Arts business for over 20 years. After gaining her BA (Hons) Degree in Dance at Surrey University Melissa enjoyed a successful career as a Professional Dancer, Melissa moved to Dubai in 2013, where she established The Dance Project.

With a passion for passing on her love for dance, TDP has grown exponentially. Having worked in 24 Schools in Dubai and 1000's of Dancers and Gymnasts over the years, Melissa has vast experience in the Middle East.

Melissa holds the following documentation: Full Police Clearance, Safeguarding Children Certificate, First Aid Qualification

Olga teaches: Baby Ballerina's, Beginners Ballet, Advance Level Ballet, Adult Ballet and Stretch

In 1983 Olga was selected to join Bolshoi Theatre, where she danced until 1992. Olga has a wealth of knowledge and is arguably the most experienced ballet teacher in Dubai. Olga is result orientated and it is a great pleasure to watch her students develop year on year.

Olga has taken part in the performances of Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, Giselle, Spartacus, Les Sylphides, Raymonda, Legend of Love, La Bayadere, The Nutcracker and many more.

Olga holds the following documentation: Full Police Clearance, Safeguarding Children Certificate, First Aid Qualification

Danish is a National medallist gymnast.  Teaching Artistic Gymnastics and Acrobatic skills and lifts.  He is a certified coach and national MAG judge.

Danish has 10 years experience as a gymnast and 6 years coaching experience.  To the delight of students and parents he is working with our competitive and non competitive students from 5-14 yrs.

"I love working with kids and making classes joyful for them"

Danish holds the following documentation: Full Police Clearance, Safeguarding Children Certificate, First Aid Qualification

Ana is a certified Gymnastics coach with 11 years expereince as a Gymnast.  Ana proudly was a National Medalist for Cuba

Ana is a National medallist gymnast.  Teaching Artistic Gymnastics and Acrobatic skills and Trampolining.  She is a certified coach.

Ana has 11 years experience as a gymnast and 4 years coaching experience.  Ana works with TDP as an Artistic Gymnastics coach.  She teaches beginners through to competitive gymnasts.

"Working with children brings me a ot of pleasure.  I have acquired a lot of knowledge over the years and I am always happy to share that knowledge with the next generation"

Ana holds the following documentation: Full Police Clearance, Safeguarding Children Certificate, First Aid Qualification

Liza is an International performer and Master of Acrobatic Gymnastics.  She has an enormous passion for teaching children in a safe and comfortable environment.

Liza holds the following documentation: Full Police Clearance, Safeguarding Children Certificate, First Aid Qualification

Jenny is an experience Gymnast and Cheerleader.  She brings a lot of joy to our younger students and beginners.

Jenny holds the following documentation: Full Police Clearance, Safeguarding Children Certificate, First Aid Qualification

Our karate academy is managed by head sensei Mohamed, who is 5 times Egypt champion, 7 times UAE champion and International Masters Cup gold medalist. Coach Mahmoud who holds a bachelor’s degree in physical education with a focus on martial arts.

He is also a black belt Dan 5 with over 15 years of coaching experience. He is an approved coach by Sharjah Education Academy, UAE karate federation as well as Egypt’s karate federation. 

Mahmoud holds the following documentation: Full Police Clearance, Safeguarding Children Certificate, First Aid Qualification