If your kid loves to dance, check out this list of all the very best dance classes and dance studios across Singapore offering dance lessons for ballet, ballroom, K-pop and more!
Looking for kids’ dance classes in Singapore near you? You’re in luck! Yep, we’ve already covered the best drama classes for your little thespian, and we know where to head if your little ones want to learn a musical instrument, but how about getting your kids, girls and boys, into a dance class? Here’s the good news: we’ve found the best dance studios in Singapore all over the island! Without further ado…
Best dance classes for kids in Singapore
1. Dance At The Difference
Dance At The Difference (DATD) is a dance school that specialises in classes for kids. Tots as young as 18 months old are welcome to its Mini Movers class before progressing to specialised classes for older age groups. What parents love most about this dance school is its boutique and family-oriented vibe, where every kid (and parent) is treated as part of the DATD family. Kids will be in good hands as they’ll be learning from instructors with both stage and teaching experience. This close-knit team is great at helping kids perfect dance techniques, while keeping the classes fun too. Classes are held at the DATD studio every Thursday to Sunday, and the school hosts regular dance camps during school holidays as well. Last but not least, you’ll get to see your little ones shine on stage during the annual DATD dance recitals!
Dance At The Difference, Goldhill Centre, 203A Thomson Road, Singapore 307638
2. Singapore Chinese Dance Theatre
Interested in learning one of Singapore’s cultural dances? Then, sign up for lessons at the Singapore Chinese Dance Theatre, which aims to promote Chinese dance to the masses. Parents and their kiddos at age three can partake in the parent-child class, with simple and fun-themed activities that’ll ignite imaginations and creativity. Those between four and six can join the First Step classes, where they can learn the basics of Chinese dance. From there, your tiny dancer can move on to the class that they want to excel in. There’s even a class that combines both Chinese dance and kung-fu!
Singapore Chinese Dance Theatre, Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan Cultural Academy, 5 Sennett Road, Block A, Unit 202, Singapore 466781; and Singapore Federation of Chinese Clan Association, 397 Lorong 2 Toa Payoh, #04-07, Singapore 319639
3. KT Creative
If you are based in Sentosa and you have a little twinkle toes in your midst, then you have probably already met the lovely Katie Van Camp, who runs the KT Creative Studio. Students love her lessons, just ask one of the mums! “My daughters absolutely love their ballet classes with Ms Katie. It is easy to see why Ms Katie has them all eating out of her hands. She has the rare trifecta of what makes a wonderful teacher – experience, joy and the ability to impart her knowledge.”
Ballet, hip-hop, lyrical and jazz classes are all available for older kiddos. There are also workshops and mum-and-me dance-together classes for little ones under age three. We especially love the Cheer Dance classes, which are super fun for tweens! Interesting fact: Katie is also the author of a range of adorable children’s books!
KT Creative, 31 Ocean Way, #02-01 Quayside Isle, Sentosa Cove, 098375
4. Evolve Arts
Situated between Pasir Panjang and Labrador Park MRT, Evolve Arts is a great option for kids in this neck of the woods (although families come far and wide to try out the classes here!). Littlies aged two to four can sign up for ballet. We can vouch for this one, and our mini-reporter would love to attend every day if she could. This is also a great spot for drama, with a wide range of musical theatre and adult acting classes.
Evolve Arts, 44 Pasir Panjang Road, Singapore 118504
5. The Ballet School Singapore
If you’re looking for the best dance institution for your child, look no further than The Ballet School Singapore. It even caters for the littlest ballerinas in the house, who can enrol for Tots Ballet from two and a half years, where they’ll learn the basic elements of ballet and creative movement. From there, they can progress through the other programmes. All students can even take part in the annual school performance, overseas dance immersion programme, and even international masterclasses. Wow!
The Ballet School Singapore, several locations across Singapore
6. Tanglin Arts Studio
Tanglin Arts Studio offers dance classes for kids from two and up. Its Babyballet Tinies class is a great parent participation option, covering an intro to all forms of dance for the very youngest dancers, from one to two years old. From age four, kiddos can get to grips with ballet, jazz-focused lessons, hip hop, musical theatre, and so much more!
Tanglin Arts Studio, Hollandse Club, 22 Camden Park, Singapore 299814
7. STEP Studio
Here’s an award-winning dance company that welcomes aspiring little dancers as young as two years old! STEP Studio is a well-established studio that’s known within Singapore and the global dance scene. Your little ones will be in good hands as its founder, Stephanie Loh, has over 30 years of dance experience and 17 years of choreography. STEP Studio has three classes for kids.
Little Steps Toddler Class for children aged two to four (optional parent accompaniment), Mini Crew for five to eight year-olds, and Junior Crew for nine to 13 year-olds. Looking for a fun and intensive dance course for the school holidays? STEP Studio has got you covered with Camp Wonder as well, held during the June holidays from 9am to 3pm. More than just teaching the techniques of dance, kids will also learn important lessons of friendship and teamwork through the classes. Plus, your child may just have the opportunity to take the stage at local and regional dance competitions!
STEP Studio, 231 Mountbatten Road, Block G Mountbatten Centre, #01-05, Singapore 397999
8. Centre Stage School of the Arts
Centre Stage School of the Arts offers classes for every age, from six months old to adult classes (because who said dance classes were just for little ones?). Choose from ballet classes to contemporary, boys’ dance, musical theatre dance, and so much more. Centre Stage should also be high on your list for drama and musical theatre, offering loads of classes for a wide range of ages.
Centre Stage School of the Arts, Block 15 Woking Road, Singapore 138694; and Laguna Park, 5000G Marine Parade Road, #01-32, Singapore 449290
9. Dancer’s Dream Studio
Here’s another dance technique to pick up: this studio offers Latin ballroom dance classes for all ages and experience levels. Choose from cha cha, samba, Paso doble, jive, and rumba. In the Twinkle Tots group, littlies between two and a half to four years old will pick up simplified Latin dance concepts and Latin music rhythm using musical instruments within 10 weeks per term. From there, the kiddos can progress to the Ruby & Saphire class, where they’ll learn all five Latin dances. That will culminate in an end-of-term choreography performance. How fun! Parents, there are adult classes where you can participate in. How does a couple-date class sound?
Dancer’s Dream Studio, 8D Dempsey Road, #03-06, Singapore 249672
10. Kavanagh Dance
One of the oldest dance establishments in Singapore, this dance school provides classes in ballet, modern jazz, tap, and contemporary dances. Kavanagh Dance firmly believes in the mantra of dancing both in the feet and the heart, which correlates with its philosophy of education, enjoyment, encouragement, and expression. Classes start from two and a half years old, where they’ll learn the rudiments of music and movement, all the way through to classical ballet and modern jazz for the older kids.
Kavanagh Dance, Toa Payoh South Community Centre, 1999, Lorong 8 Toa Payoh, Singapore 319258; and Cineleisure, 8 Grange Road, #03-05/05A, Singapore 239695
11. All That Jazz
All That Jazz places emphasis on classical ballet training as a foundation for all dance classes. Kids between two and three years old can go for the Mommy and Me ballet classes and jazz combo classes. It’s a great participation class that nurtures the bonds between parent and child. Slightly older kids have a wider variety of dance classes to choose from, such as acro dance, which focuses on fundamental acrobatic moves and floor work. Don’t worry; there are no gymnastics bars or beams involved.
All That Jazz, several locations across Singapore
12. My Ballet Studio
If you’re in River Valley, My Ballet Studio is conveniently located UE Square and Great World City. The team of experienced dance instructors knows how to train their students to be beautiful dancers while fostering a love of dance. Classes start for little ones from two and a half years old, and if you happen to attend a childcare centre close to one of the outlets, your little ones can join their classmates after school in bespoke classes! Too easy.
My Ballet Studio, UE Square Shopping Mall, 81 Clemenceau Ave, #02-11, Singapore 239917 and Great World City, 1 Kim Seng Promenade, #03-103, Singapore 237994
13. Tahiti Dance
These Tahiti Dance classes empower girls through dance and Tahitian-style movement classes. Classes are available for little ones from age three up to 12. Grace, focus, self-confidence, and coordination are the name of the game here, with Tahitian dance combining moves from ballet, jazz, Zumba, and belly dancing for a fun workout.
Tahiti Dance, 1 Coleman Street, #02-47, Singapore 179803
14. MADDspace
Maddspace runs dance classes that your kid can move and groove in. Register your toddler in the preschool and toddler dance classes (for three and a half years and above), where they can improve their speech, develop motor and social skills, and build up their concentration and self-confidence. Older kids? There are loads of classes depending on where their interests lie. Besides ballet classes, there are also classes to learn K-pop dance, modern jazz, contemporary dance, and more!
MADDSpace, GR.ID, 1 Selegie Rd, #02-12, Singapore 188306 and The Chevrons, 48 Boon Lay Way, Singapore 609961
15. Dancematazz Studios
Wanna have fun as you pick up some groovy dance moves? Dancematazz is where you should sign up. Learn different dance forms, such as Bollywood and BollyJazz, from a national-level dancer with years of experience. Your little groove machines will definitely enjoy themselves and discover their rhythm throughout the lessons.
Dancematazz Studios, Singapore Sports Hub, OCBC Arena, 5 Stadium Drive, Singapore 397691
16. The Academy of Dance
The Academy of Dance offers RAD classes from grades one to eight, catering for all ages. Got a keen ballerina at home? Three and four-year-olds are welcome to Baby Gems, a one-year dance programme written by the academy’s founder. It comprises a series of exercises choreographed to popular nursery rhymes and Disney classics. Tots will have a ball of a time being introduced to classical ballet training. Once they’re done with the programme, they can move on to pre-ballet or pre-primary classes.
The Academy of Dance, 510 Tampines Central 1, #02-250, Singapore 520510 and Wisteria Mall, 598 Yishun Ring Road, #01-35/36, Singapore 768698
17. Emerge Arts & Media Academy
Emerge Arts & Media Academy is for older kids (four and above) and offers a whole host of dance class options. Twinkle Tots Ballet & Jazz classes are the best bet for younger kids, catering to four—to six-year-olds. With its convenient location in Marina Square and professionally trained instructors, this dance school ticks all the boxes. Don’t just take our word for it, either; check out the video performances on the website, too!
Emerge Arts & Media, Marina Square, 6 Raffles Boulevard, #B1-01/02/03, Singapore 039594
18. Jitterbugs Swingapore
The folks at Jitterbugs Swingapore bring dance and movement to a new level with their Circus Swingapore classes, where munchkins learn circus and acrobat skills! Classes start for four-year-olds onwards, and you can expect young ones to be initiated into classical ballet and jazz dance techniques. Tap, jazz, hip-hop, and musical theatre are also available as their tiny toes progress. If the kiddos are flip-flopping about what they’d like to learn, trial classes and holiday workshops are available for a sampler session. Plus, the school also offers family rates for siblings.
Jitterbugs Swingapore, The Riverwalk, 20 Upper Circular Road, #02-21A, Singapore 058416
19. Singapore Ballet Academy
Affiliated with the veritable Singapore Dance Theatre, the Singapore Ballet Academy has 50 years of experience in ballet dancing. So, if the little ones are head-over-heels in love with ballet (a la Natalie Portman in Black Swan), this is the institution to enrol them in. Kiddos aged four can enrol in the Year 1 level. They’ve also got a boys’ training programme, which begins at the Year 2 level, instilling invaluable skills, like presentation and musicality, and stronger core muscles.
Singapore Ballet Academy, Kallang Leisure Park, 5 Stadium Walk, #04-01, Singapore 397693
20. L5 by O School
For kids who love to dance but do not have aspirations for pirouetting at a ballet barre, the oh-so-cool L5 by O School has classes from ages five to 19. Reggae Dancehall, Hip Hop and Street Jazz are just three of the body-popping type choices available, and the programmes introduce basic techniques in Old School and New Style urban dance genres. The Junior Urban Dance Course is perfect for anyone who fancies learning how to spin on their heads. Literally.
L5 by O SCHOOL, GR.iD, #05-01/02, 1 Selegie Road, Singapore 188306
21. Dancepointe Academy
Kids from three years and up will find a class they love at one of Dancepointe Academy’s three different types of schools: Dancepointe (ballet), Dance Factory (hip hop and K-pop) and dAcademy (Contemporary dance). Located at 19 branches across Singapore, kids from three and above will easily find a groove to suit! Besides regular classes (suitable for beginner level), students with extra flair will be chosen to join the Dance Factory Crews, where training is free! The Crews will get the chance to train in all things hip hop and K-pop dance, plus get opportunities to represent the school in competitions and performances.
Dancepointe Academy, several locations across Singapore
22. John & Josephine Dance Creative
Why not introduce the kids to the waltz and foxtrot? John & Josephine Dance Creative offers a whole host of fun classes for kids aged five and up where they can take up traditional styles such as tango, rumba, jive and quickstep to keep them on their toes!
John & Josephine Dance Creative, Bras Basah Complex, 231 Bain Street, #04-03/05, Singapore-180231
23. Amy’s School of Dance and the Arts
At this Serangoon dance studio, parents can enrol children from three years old in preschool dance classes, with classes right through to 18. Amy’s School of Dance and the Arts offers a wide range of dance classes for all levels and abilities; check out the site for all the deets.
Amy’s School of Dance & The Arts, Blk 265 Serangoon Central Drive, #03-267, Singapore 550265
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