James & Alex Dance Studios

Great Salsa and Bachata classes! The atmosphere is really friendly and welcoming, and the classes are both fun and well-structured. All the instructors are amazing. A special shout-out to Ward for the private lessons. He is an excellent instructor, very knowledgeable, and always in a good mood. The reception staff are always friendly, helpful, and welcoming (thanks Rowa!). I started with absolutely no dance experience, and now I’m completely hooked! Highly recommended!

James and Alex is a great dance school for anyone who wants to move! Especially in terms of latin dancing with their amazing team of teachers of salsa, bachata, kizomba and others. The studio is spacious with a lot of dedicated rooms for dance classes. It's always clean, cool and refreshing. The team at the reception is also awesome and makes your life easier when booking as they are super friendly and accommodating, trying to find what's best for you. What makes my experience special is the amazing teacher I'm working with. Ward is an absolute perfectionist, with great technical knowledge about bachata which makes you learn clean and proper technique. He explains things in a simple way, as both a leader and a follower. He is so focused and dedicated to each student's learning journey, making sure it's serious, disciplined, and amazingly fun. I owe who am I as a dancer to him and his amazing teaching and coaching skills. I recommend trying out his classes, groups or privates, so you can simply fall in love with dancing and disconnect from your worries!

I had a great time joining the dance classes here! The instructors are all super enthusiastic, especially the Zumba teacher – her energy is contagious and really motivates everyone. I also tried the Shuffle Dance class and really enjoyed it too. The community is friendly and welcoming, the classes always start on time, and the studio is clean and well-organized. I’m definitely planning to join more classes to try out different styles!

I moved to Dubai in Aug 2025 and have been dancing Bachata and Zouk for many years and I really wanted to focus on BachaZouk and thats when I found Ward and Nikki’s advanced classes. I loved the fact that Ward did a short evaluation with me before signing me up to his ‘advanced’ level class which ensures the level of the class for both teachers and the students. And it has been a great learning journey so far! I enjoy the combos they teach which focuses on flow and not just memorising a routine. The breakdown is precise by both Ward and Nikki and since Ward is an amazing follower too, so when he dances with each of the followers in the class, he can pin point the exact areas where we can improve and that is what I look for in a class. So I totally recommend learning from them!!!

Amazing dance studio, great customer service and brilliant teachers. Ms Elena is so talented, patient and professional in her teaching and I’ve already gained more confidence from a few classes! I love how this studio gives adult classes for many different dance styles too, because the passion for dancing doesn’t stop when you grow up! 100% recommend this studio to anyone who is already a dancer or wants to start dancing again.

The salsa/bachata classes are incredible :) Huge shoutout to Nameer, Ward, and Ahmad for being amazing instructors. And big thanks to the rest of the team for always being so friendly and supportive. Highly recommend!

It's a really professionally run studio in the heart of Marina. I have been taking Bachata classes with Ward and Nikki for quite some time now. They are the best Bachata teachers in Dubai right now. They put their heart and soul in making sure we not only get the technicalties but also enjoy the process of learning. Super recommended!

I’m very happy to have joined James & Alex Dance Studios. My experience has been excellent from the very beginning. All the trainers are highly experienced and professional, and it has been a pleasure working with Ward, Nameer, Nwelati, and Mena. The sales and reception teams are also outstanding friendly, helpful, and well organized. I have attended several dance studios before, and James & Alex is the only one where I have truly received such a high level of professionalism and overall experience. Highly recommended.

I couldn't ask for a better teacher for my Bachata/Salsa lessons. Ward has an incredible ability to truly understand how you learn as an individual and adjusts his teaching style to what works best for you, that's why everything feels clear, natural and surprisingly easy 😊 Beyond his technique, his lessons are fun and motivating-you never feel rushed or judged, only encouraged. Looking forward to my next class 😉

One of the best dance studio in Dubai ! I take afrodance class there and I am always happy going and being there. There is such a good mood during the class and Tibo and Vision are amazing teacher as they always try to do something different every class. I would definitely recommend the studio and their class. Also the price is very good compared to other studios in Dubai which allows you exploring different classes !

If you feel like your dancing isn’t progressing, I can’t recommend Ward Mhanna enough. He is like a dance doctor—he can instantly spot what’s holding you back and shows exactly how to fix it. He truly understands dancing as both a leader and a follower, so he doesn’t just teach how to follow or lead, but how to move cleanly, gracefully, and naturally. He also helps you really feel the music, making your dancing more musical and fun. His passion for teaching and genuine care for his students make every class inspiring. I always leave wanting to dance more!

James & Alex has been a true game changer in my dance journey! Having the privilege to learn from their Instructor Ward was the best thing that happened to me in dancing! He has an incredible talent coupled with an ability to transform his talent & knowledge even to humble dancers like me. He’s patient and never goes out of ways to explain the correct move. His deep passion & understanding to lead & follow technique and flow is extremely precious! Couldn’t recommend him enough!

I was so nervous going into my first private dance class as I was coming in with no dance experience at all. My teacher and the staff were both so welcoming and inviting and made me feel at ease. I'm now 7 lessons in and absolutely loving it so much it's the highlight of my week!

Wonderful studio! Best shuffle classes I’ve ever had. You can simply become a TikTok star with such professionals as Vision. Great social events for the members, everyone is always very friendly and helpful. Thank you guys for making us happier every single class ❤️❤️❤️

Highly recommend Ward if you’re looking to start or elevate your bachata skills! He’s played a big role in making my dance journey feel comfortable and enjoyable, with a strong focus on foundations and connection 🥹♥️ He really knows how to adapt the class to your level while still challenging you. Each class is soooo much fun and I always leave feeling more confident! Thank you, Ward 🙏🏼♥️

I’ve been attending this dance studio for 2.5 years now, and it has truly become a special place for me. The atmosphere is very cozy, and the team is friendly and incredibly sweet. The studio offers many interesting dance styles, so everyone can find something they enjoy. I regularly take Zumba and Afrobeats classes — each session lifts my mood, fills me with energy, and helps me improve my dance skills. I love this studio and my classes — they make my days brighter! 💛✨

I have been doing bachata for over 5 years and was struggling with being stuck at a certain level , not improving much . Since I started taking classes with Ward me and everyone around have witnessed a great improvement in my level . Ward not only does he bring to class the most up to date routines but also he pays attention to every single person improving our technique and our dance style in general . Looking forward to a lot more classes with him

The atmosphere is welcoming, the studio offers a great variety of classes, the community also is very friendly which makes it easy to connect with other dancers, highly recommended for anyone in dubai who wants to learn how to dance improve their skills or simply enjoy

I joined the dancing studio in January 2025, and will forever be grateful that I found this studio. We learn a new variation from a Ballet each month of our classes. Each class brings so much joy, learning and appreciation for dance. It is my favourite place to be. Recommended

What a great team they have from dance Instructors to receptionist, all of them are very professional and accommodating!! Highly recommended for those who want to learn dancing, even without any prior knowledge or experience and I'm talking from experience ;)