Attitude at NYUAD

Attitude at NYUAD Attitude Dance Club aims to establish a dance culture within the New York University Abu Dhabi community. Classes, Recitals, Dance Conferences.

By organizing dance classes and workshops, Attitude Dance Club Recitals and other performances, Attitude Dance Club will provide the NYUAD community the chance to enjoy and appreciate the art of dance; Attitude Dance Club will introduce its members to a variety of dance genres, including classical ballet, contemporary, hip-hop, ballroom, Latin social dances and folk dances, and provide resources for committed members to hone their techniques and create high-quality original choreography. By participating in and organizing academic dance conferences, competitions, and collaborative projects with faculty and student artists, other university organizations, and guest artists, Attitude Dance Club will bring together the NYUAD community and the performing arts community in the region and beyond to discuss, explore, and educate each other about the historical and cultural significance of dance; Attitude Dance Club will provide its members the opportunity to work with artists from different backgrounds on creative and professional projects which may help them build skills beneficial for a lifetime. Attitude Dance Club hopes to bring joy to the NYUAD community through dance. Attitude Dance Club also aspires to become the pride of NYUAD – a student organization that stays true to the art of dance while boldly exploring the creative, recreational, academic, professional and
commercial possibilities of dance. Current Activities

Weekly Classes
We offer weekly classes of Ballet, Hip Hop and Salsa on campus lead by professional instructors from Abu Dhabi. Additionally we offer weekly Breakdancing and Ballroom classes lead by students on campus. Conference
Some students from Attitude Dance Club have organized the annual Body Voices Conference (see more here: http://www.bodyvoices.org/), where we invite dance scholars from across the globe to engage in dance in a scholarly manner through lectures and workshops. End of semester Dance Recital
We hold a dance recital with diverse pieces. In the past, the types of dances have ranged from classical ballet, hip hop, jazz hip hop, contemporary, salsa and breakdance, to Polynesian dance, Jamaican Dancehall and Latvian traditional couple dance.

Attitude is excited to kick off the fall semester with our first workshop! Join us for a House Dance Workshop with the i...
26/09/2026

Attitude is excited to kick off the fall semester with our first workshop! Join us for a House Dance Workshop with the incredible Doris Tao House of Resonance 🏠

This House Dance (Open Level) workshop will:
- introduce House Dance fundamentals and basic footwork vocabularies;
- demonstrate frameworks for creating footwork variations through exercises and routines;
- provide guidance on how to connect with the music through rhythm and feeling;
- encourage improvisation and exchange through group games.

This will be an interactive experience and full of exploration, so be ready to step out of your comfort zone!

Please wear clothing suitable for exercise. Jeans, dresses, and skirts are not allowed.

Doris is a dancer, experimental performer, choreographer, dance educator and community builder based in Abu Dhabi. Her dance practice has been deeply influenced by street dance styles, especially with a focus on House Dance in recent years. She loves the combination between the precise, methodical footwork techniques and the fluid, organic body expressions and uses this to explore a deeper connection to the music and her own emotions and identities.

Since she moved to Abu Dhabi in 2018, she became passionate about community building and through the years has found her way to contribute, by leading training sessions, teaching workshops, building knowledge archives and organizing community events. With recognition of her contribution to the UAE dance scene, she was selected for NYUAD Arts Centre’s 2026 Numoo professional development accelerator program as part of a 12 performing artists cohort, to further develop her identity as a Performing Artist.

Scan the QR or reserve your spot through this link! https://forms.gle/pJTxkqmFdW5yvMk8A

Meet The ATTITUDE Contemporary Instructor! Aalia Alhendi ❤️
25/09/2026

Meet The ATTITUDE Contemporary Instructor! Aalia Alhendi ❤️

Meet The ATTITUDE K-Pop Instructor!  ❤️
25/09/2026

Meet The ATTITUDE K-Pop Instructor! ❤️

Meet The ATTITUDE Commercial Jazz Instructor! Amy Liao ❤️
25/09/2026

Meet The ATTITUDE Commercial Jazz Instructor! Amy Liao ❤️

Meet The ATTITUDE Team! Welcome our fantastic Co-Captain Gigi! ❤️
18/09/2026

Meet The ATTITUDE Team! Welcome our fantastic Co-Captain Gigi! ❤️

We are excited for your interest in Attitude! With our classes, we hope and appreciate that you will be consistent in at...
05/09/2026

We are excited for your interest in Attitude! With our classes, we hope and appreciate that you will be consistent in attending regularly.

In order for us to thrive on campus as a dance club, here are some guidelines set to ensure steady progress throughout the semester.

ATTITUDE FALL 2026 CLASS SCHEDULE Join our amazing weekly classes with our amazing instructors! Please sign up using the...
04/09/2026

ATTITUDE FALL 2026 CLASS SCHEDULE

Join our amazing weekly classes with our amazing instructors! Please sign up using the QR code or the link in our bio!

Classes start on Monday, September 7! 🗓️

Happy Dancing 💃🏻

Attitude Dance Club is looking for one more dance instructor to join our team to teach Bollywood! We’re looking for a pa...
22/08/2026

Attitude Dance Club is looking for one more dance instructor to join our team to teach Bollywood!

We’re looking for a passionate, hard-working, and collaborative individual to teach Bollywood dance classes. Whether you’re an experienced instructor or a dedicated dancer eager to lead, we want to hear from you. Your dance level and teaching experience will be taken into account, and strong leadership and organisational skills are a must!

In addition to your dance level, teaching experience, and strong leadership and organisational skills, Seniors are expected to bring prior experience, as the team will prioritize those with proven ability. Preference will also be given to students who plan to remain in Abu Dhabi for the entire academic year.

As part of the team, you’ll commit to teaching a weekly class and have the opportunity to choreograph a piece for our end-of-semester recital (mandatory).

If this sounds like your vibe, don’t wait - fill out the form!

04/05/2026

Coach, mentor, icon—meet Attitude's Head Coach Hana ❤️✨

Comment down below if you want to see the Boom Boom Pow video 👀

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Abu Dhabi
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