The United Arab Emirates has long been making strides as the Gulf's cultural hub, with Sharjah in particular being named the cultural capital of the Mid-dle East. With performing and produc-tion arts becoming a key part of the country's tourism offerings, the one thing that has been missing or in short supply was the local talent and local education, which is what Sharjah Performing Arts Academy (SPAA) aims to supply. Born from His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah's vision, SPAA strives to provide students with the opportunity to study, practice and take part in developing professional performing and production arts in the region and inter-nationally. An independent, non-profit, coeducational institution of higher education, SPAA promotes excellence in teaching and learning in a conservatoire. The institute fundamentally believes that the performing arts has the capacity to affect and benefit every single person. SPAA provides a comprehensive...