Behind the Mask

Who Are We?

We are a live and visual arts space, with an aim to give everyone the chance to learn and develop in an environment designed to showcase their talents. The team at DUCTAC believe that everyone has great potential and we all have one goal, ‘encouraging passion’. No matter the age group or nationality, all of our programmes, events and performances have that in common.

You want to be inspired?

Then DUCTAC is the right place and our message is simple Find Your Passion!

Dubai Community Theatre & Arts Centre

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April/May 2018

Sharmila Dance Extravaganza 2018 This famous annual dance spectacle is a show for aspiring performers with a whirlwind of different dance styles, costumes, colors and lights.Type: Dance PerformanceDate: 20th and 21st AprilTime: 2:30PM and 7:30PMAge Group: 4+Theatre: Centrepoint TheatreTickets starting from AED175

Ustad Shujaat & Husain Khan - ENBD ClassicsEnjoy the legends and doyens Ustad Shujat Husain Khan and Ajay Prasanna in an enchant-ing evening of Hindustani classical music.Type: Classical Music ConcertDate: 27th AprilTime: 8PMAge Group: 3+Theatre: Centrepoint TheatreTickets starting from AED50

A.L Guitar Duo A.L classical guitar duo will be performing compositions by Asaad Hamzy from his album ‘Three Dances Suite.’Type: Classical Music ConcertDate: 26th AprilTime: 7:30PM Age Group: 7+Theatre: Kilachand Studio TheatreTickets starting from AED100

Little RedThis bilingual adventure featuring Little Red Riding Hood’s adventures in New York teaches children English through audience participation.Type: Musical in French & EnglishDate: 27th AprilTime: 11AM and 2PMAge Group: 3+Theatre: Kilachand Studio TheatreTickets starting from AED145

Theatre Events

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Arabian NightsFeaturing a collection of stories that have been an important part of Middle Eastern folk culture for centuries, and whose appeal never waned.Type: Theatre Show for Children in EnglishDate: 28th AprilTime: 9AM and 11AMAge Group: 5+Theatre: Kilachand Studio TheatreTickets starting from AED100

Mughal-E-AzamThis spectacular musical brings to life the tale of the doomed love affair which threatens to bring the Mughal Empire to its knees.Type: Musical Performance in Hindi with English subtitlesDate: 3rd to 7th May, 2018Time: 4th and 5th May at 4PM, 3rd to 7th May at 8:30PMAge Group: 3+Theatre: Centrepoint TheatreTickets starting from AED250

The Silence Around MeThis play explores one man’s inner struggles and dilemmas in a tragicomic way. Type: Drama and Comedy Play Date: 28th AprilTime: Performance in English Language - 6:30PM Performances in Greek Language - 4PM and 8:30PMAge Group: 18+Theatre: Kilachand Studio TheatreTickets starting from AED100

Indian Classical Forum 2018Featuring top ranked vocal artists from the Indian subcontinent, this event consists of 5 concerts spread over 3 days. Type: Indian Classical Music ConcertDate: 10th - 12th MayTime: 10th May at 7PM, 11th & 12th May at 10AM and 7PMAge Group: 3+Theatre: Centrepoint TheatreTickets starting from AED75

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Theatre Events

Arts Centre Events

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Hermis Haridas, founder of Paws Trails, is an avid traveler, hard-core nature lover and an ace photographer. For the ‘Wide Angle Trails’, he will be showcasing 21 frames from Masai Mara, portraying the wild beauties in their habitat. Hermis shares his experience and his photographic approach in his talks which will accompany the exhibition.Location: Gallery of LightType: Photography Exhibition and TalkOpening Night: 26th April, 2018, 7:30PM to 10PM Date: 27th - 29th AprilTime: 9AM - 10PMFree Entry

The Wild Trails

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New and Featured Courses at DUCTACDubai Community Theatre and Arts Centre

Dubai Performing Arts Academy

Musical Theatre Workshop

3 - 6 years18th April - 16th May

3:30PM - 4:30PMAED 800

andPresents

A fun-filled workshop of singing, dancing and acting with a special performance for families

and friends in costume and on stage!

For more information, visit www.ductac.org,

info@dubaiperformingarts.com, www.dubaiperformingarts.com

New and Featured Courses at DUCTACWe in DUCTAC know that it’s not always easy to “Find Your Passion”. This is why we bring you an array of courses for all ages and levels of experience, that offer to teach you a range of different skills and disciplines in ways that work for you. This includes offering you taster days, drop in, short term and long term classes, which can be vocational, syllabus, and also just for fun. Please check out our class schedule, which you can always download from our website www.ductac.org for your convenience, and start searching for your passion.

Off the Loom WeavingThis course covers the technique of off loom weaving including tapestry. Weaving involves the creative techniques of interlacing the warp and weft to make woven designs and patterns. This course aims to revive this traditional craft but without the looms so contemporising the technique to produce handmade and hand painted woven coasters/table mats, artistic tapestry, wall hangingsand funky woven jewellery.

3D Visual ArtThis sculptural technique allows paintings to come to life as elements are sculpted and attached to a solid background and coated with colours. Different kinds of materials are used to mount the objects to the background adding depth to thepainting. This course teaches 3D techniques and painting techniques all in one course. It can be used to upcycle household objects and boost the décor. It’s in vogue and very much-used in interior design projects.

Introduction to Graphic DesignThis is the perfect introduction to Adobe you have been searching for. This course aims to provide a solid understanding of each programme, as well as the basic tools to navigate them allowing you develop creatively or professionally.

Stay and PlayA new way of looking at your mornings, parents get to stay and play with their little ones, crafting, colouring, painting and pasting. Along with other parents and our experienced facilitator, have a coffee and a chat while you and your children have fun together.

For more information, visit www.ductac.org or email artsreception@ductac.org

New and Featured Courses at DUCTAC

IMPACT Music and Dance: Vocal and Instrumental ClassesIMPACT’s internationally qualified teachers offer the highest level of quality tuition for all music disciplines to all ages, from baby beginners to aspiring adult musicians. Take your pick of instrument and begin your musical journey today with IMPACT’s TCL, ABRSM affiliated courses. To register, please email: info@impactcentres.com

For more information, visit www.ductac.org or email artsreception@ductac.org

Dance Fantasy Royal Academy of Dance trained ballet teachers work with students, starting from ages 3+, focusing on the technique while providing a creative, fun and enjoyable environment. To register, please email: dancefantasyuae@gmail.com

Ebru ArtPrepare to immerse yourself in the world of paper marbling - we guarantee that you will be amazed at what you can produce during these carefully supervised hands-on workshops. This course will appeal to both those who fancy experimenting with earth pigments, as well as to those who want to pursue a vocation in Ebru Art. Participants will learn about the history of marbling, traditional techniques, and how to experiment and be innovative.

Introduction to PotteryThis pottery course aims to introduce the basics ofdealing with clay like hand building (including pinching,coiling and slab techniques) and throwing on the wheel(including centering the clay and shaping the pots). Alongwith trimming and glazing, additional techniques such asunderglaze, sgraffito, and wax resist are also covered. Oncethe basics are mastered, participants can bring along an ideaand the tutor will help them create it.

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