Diverse performing arts was established in 2008 by husband and wife team, Scott & Lisa Marshall. Diverse are proud to be the leading performing arts center in the Middle East, having won several awards for their contribution to performing arts in the region, and for their expertise in the field. This can be attributed to their amazing staff, who are all specialists in each subject, offering streamlined,first-class training in all areas of dance and performing arts training.
Diverse cater for children of all abilities, ranging from complete beginners through to students who are looking to make dance and performing arts a career. Whether your child loves to sing, dance or act for fun, or has their future in mind. Diverse Performing Arts is the best place for your budding superstars!
Our classes are streamlined into both age and ability, making our training second to none. Our classes are fun and structured with so many different styles to choose from. We have no doubt that we have the perfect class for the performer in your family.
After graduating from Diverse, numerous students further their training at some of the most prestigious colleges in the UK and internationally, many of whom have achieved full scholarships for their training. As you will see, Diverse students are achieving some amazing things across the globe!
Diverse Studios, M1 – M6,
(Entrance A) The Curve Building,
Al Quoz 3, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Diverse Performing Arts Center has truly been my home for the past 8 years. Other than being an amazing school that has taught me all about performing arts and it’s industry, I have met a second family for life. Beyond grateful for everything, lots of love to the diverse family ❤️ 
Diverse Performing Arts has truly felt like my second home, it was a place where I was never afraid to be myself, a place where I have made friends that feel like family and special memories that I will take with me forever. The training I received was second to none and I am so… 
Diverse has been my second home for the past 14 years. All of the amazing staff have shaped me into the performer that I am today. Since the age of 4 I have enjoyed every moment and every show. The quality of training is extremely professional and like no other, all of the staff are… 
I’ve always had a love for musical theatre from a young age. However, joining diverse at 10 years old made me fall in love with it and it became my dream to be on a west end stage. Diverse has allowed me to take steps into making that dream a reality and helped shape me… 
Diverse Performing Arts will always be the place I will call my second home, all the amazing memories and life long friendships I have made will stick with me forever. I can’t thank the fantastic diverse staff enough for making me the performer I am today and the biggest thanks to Lisa and Scott for… 
“I have so much to thank Scott and Lisa for; without them, I could never have cultivated my love for the performing arts in such a supportive and loving environment that was Diverse. During my time there, I was able to act out the likes of Maria in West Side Story, Mary Poppins and Christine… 
"Scott and Lisa are the real deal. I constantly find myself coming back for workshops and classes to brush up on my technique. That is the power of Scott and Lisa's teaching - they manage to strike a perfect balance between motivating their students to strive for excellence while giving them the freedom and encouragement… 
“Diverse changed my life. They gave me the confidence and the belief in myself, that I could actually pursue Musical Theatre & Dancing as a serious career choice, not only that but I had a place that I belonged and would call a second home. I owe everything to this amazing family, and I am… 
“I’ve just graduated from the Urdang academy with an Honours degree in dance and musical theatre. The only reason I got here is because I had the most WONDERFUL teachers and supportive students around me at Diverse. It was at Diverse that I realised this wasn’t a hobby and it was something that I wanted… 
“From day 1 walking into Diverse, it was as if I was being welcomed into the most incredible family, a family that still stands to this day.I am infinitely grateful to have been trained by the teachers at Diverse whose training and experience provided me with the knowledge that anyone who didn’t go to this… 
I couldn’t be more grateful for diverse performing arts center. The environment at the studios allowed for me to feel understood and mature my talent into truly believing I could pursue musical theatre as a career. The inspiring and motivational teachers and students at diverse will forever hold a special place in my heart. I… 
I honestly don’t even know where to start or how to properly put into words how much diverse has changed my life! If it wasn’t for Scott, Lisa and all the incredible staff at diverse showing me so much love, support and always believing in me without fail, I can truly say I wouldn’t be… 
Not only has Diverse been my second home for the past 4 years, but I have created unbreakable bonds with teachers and students which I will treasure forever... and for that I cannot thank you enough. Diverse has pushed me to extents I didn’t know I was capable of and have shaped me into the… 
"I can honestly say that Diverse has shaped me to become the performer I am today. It is because of the intense training provided by the incredibly dedicated teachers that I can finally turn my childhood dreams into reality by going off to GSA. I have been pushed harder than I could have ever imagined… 
"Diverse has been my second home for the last 8 years, they have allowed me to develop my skills as a performer as well as welcoming me into a family which I will cherish for the rest of my life. Diverse has offered me a range of training and opportunities that have given me an… 
“I joined Diverse when I moved to Dubai in 2011 and I truly don’t believe I would be training professionally if it wasn’t for Scott, Lisa and their teams amazing training! The Diverse family is always there to support you and give advice even once you have graduated.” 
“My experience at Diverse helped me to gain confidence on stage and in myself that I wouldn’t have found otherwise. The skills I learnt there have really helped me to become a more well rounded performer, and on top of that I made some the greatest friends!” 
“Diverse provided me with so much. Not just technique and strength but knowledge, attack and confidence. The professional opportunities and first rate training have truly shaped me to be the performer and person I am today. I'm really grateful to Scott, Lisa and the rest of the team for all of their support throughout my… 
