With DIMA professors and artists leading the way, this is your backstage pass into the K-pop world
K-pop fans in the UAE, your moment has arrived.
Forget fangirling from the sidelines; this August, you get to step into the spotlight.
For three exciting days, Dee Studio in Abu Dhabi will become your own mini Seoul, with an intensive K-pop training workshop led by some of the best in the business.
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From 20-22 August the Kpop Academy X DIMA Dream School is offering a completely free crash course in everything that makes a K-pop idol shine: dance, vocals, and even video production.
Yes, you heard that right – free.
This isn’t your average dance class where you copy choreography from YouTube and hope for the best
The sessions are run by actual professors and student artists from South Korea’s Dong-Ah Institute of Media and Arts (DIMA); the same school that helped shape stars from SEVENTEEN, ZEROBASEONE, and Kwon Eunbi. Basically, it’s like attending a K-pop Hogwarts.
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What to expect?
You’ll be singing, dancing, and vibing along to real idol tracks like:
BTS – I Need U
BLACKPINK – Jump
NewJeans – Super Shy
Songs from K-Pop Demon Hunters (yes, even the animated idols are getting their spotlight)
But this isn’t just about copying moves. It’s about learning the K-pop way; with proper technique, stage presence, and the kind of group energy that turns trainees into global sensations.
And if you’ve ever wondered how those slick K-pop music videos come to life, you’ll get a sneak peek behind the lens too.
Video production is part of the programme, giving you a full-circle look at what it really takes to make the K-pop machine tick.
Who’s it for?
Anyone aged 13+ with a passion for K-pop and performance.
Whether you’ve been dancing in your bedroom or dreaming of stardom from the school stage, this is your chance to dive into idol life; even just for a few days.
Who’s behind it?
The whole thing is brought together by the Korean Cultural Center in the UAE and DIMA; two cultural powerhouses aiming to share the energy, artistry, and team spirit that make K-pop so addictive.
So, what are you waiting for?
Grab your water bottle, stretch those limbs, and get ready to sweat it out K-pop style. Just don’t forget your fan chant voice, you’re gonna need it.
Free. 20-22 August, Dee Studio, Abu Dhabi.
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