<![CDATA[All About Ballet]]>hi,


Kindly advise which ballet school is good (somewhere central) as I’m thinking of sending my 3 year old daughter for ballet. Thanks.

Regards,
Valerie

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/1895/all-about-balletRSS for NodeTue, 05 May 2026 00:24:28 GMTMon, 02 Feb 2009 03:38:11 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to All About Ballet on Mon, 23 Dec 2024 08:24:14 GMT]]>@bertrand-011930xl hello! There’s a dance studio called ‘Glissade’ at Bukit Merah central. It is very accessible as it is near the bus interchange, and also very affordable, and its prices are below market rate. The teacher is very amicable and approachable. This studio would be good especially if you are just starting out at ballet, but it has many students taking the advanced classes too. Even though the FB page may be quite old the studio is very well maintained. The teacher is also very experienced. Hope this helps?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2142625https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2142625Mon, 23 Dec 2024 08:24:14 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Ballet on Mon, 17 Jun 2024 16:03:46 GMT]]>Hi can I check if most of the kids did well in 2024 ballet exams? Meaning mostly distinction and above for grades primary to grade 5 levels? I think the examiner is Ms Vivienne? Just curious about the standard of the school my kids are attending.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2135129https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2135129Mon, 17 Jun 2024 16:03:46 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Ballet on Sun, 28 Apr 2024 13:01:45 GMT]]>Can I check what’s the age requirements of RAD exam? The website states age at 31 Dec in the year you are taking the exam?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2133205https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2133205Sun, 28 Apr 2024 13:01:45 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Ballet on Tue, 23 Jan 2024 03:49:13 GMT]]>Hi,


My dd will be taking part in the competition and we need to buy competition tutu. Can anyone advise where do you all usually go to buy the costumes? Thank you.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2127758https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2127758Tue, 23 Jan 2024 03:49:13 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Ballet on Tue, 23 Jan 2024 03:49:07 GMT]]>Hi,


My dad will be taking part in the competition and we need to buy competition tutu. Can anyone advise where do you all usually go to buy the costumes? Thank you.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2127757https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2127757Tue, 23 Jan 2024 03:49:07 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Ballet on Sun, 24 Dec 2023 17:35:16 GMT]]>Totally understand how you feel! My kid used to study music in NAFA but we made the switch and is currently learning in another school. I admire SYT's principal & instructors a lot and must say that the school provides a fantastic training ground that's hard to replicate. The robust curriculum translates to result and the kids will learn a lot. However, it is not for everyone as every child has different personalities, characters and learning styles.


When mine was there, I could see it slowly took the joy out of learning music though he never once complained. After the switch, I notice he begins to form relationship with music as suppose to just learning to play the instrument. He now takes ownership for his chosen and assigned repertoires, makes friends with other students and enjoys performing with them. So totally no regret in making the switch. I'm not familiar with NAFA's ballet curriculum so can't give advice with regards to making switch to SBA. But since you asked abt parents' general feel, thought I could share a bit of our experience, certainly hope it helps in your decision making.


Manganese\" post_id=\"2125391\" time=\"1703249916\" user_id=\"183920:
Hello

My daughter started ballet at 3yo at YDA in Ghim Moh. She then started at NAFA at 5yo and has been there for 3 years but I feel they’ve totally taken the joy out of ballet. I’m considering switching her to a different school, perhaps SBA? Wondering if any parents feel the same way about NAFA or if anyone has made the switch.

For context, she goes to SAS the American school so for her, the traditional Chinese style way of learning / teaching, which I believe they do at NAFA, doesn’t really work

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2125515https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2125515Sun, 24 Dec 2023 17:35:16 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Ballet on Fri, 22 Dec 2023 12:58:36 GMT]]>Hello


My daughter started ballet at 3yo at YDA in Ghim Moh. She then started at NAFA at 5yo and has been there for 3 years but I feel they’ve totally taken the joy out of ballet. I’m considering switching her to a different school, perhaps SBA? Wondering if any parents feel the same way about NAFA or if anyone has made the switch.

For context, she goes to SAS the American school so for her, the traditional Chinese style way of learning / teaching, which I believe they do at NAFA, doesn’t really work

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2125391https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2125391Fri, 22 Dec 2023 12:58:36 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Ballet on Wed, 23 Nov 2022 23:38:02 GMT]]>Hi!

My 5 yo has been learning ballet at her current studio for two terms, and has recently been invited to audition for the elite ballet class — auditions were held a few months ago and we didn’t sign up. (We are thinking perhaps someone has withdrawn and a slot has opened up or something, but no matter.)

What I’m really asking is, is it easy to pass the audition for an elite class? If it’s just an extra class that most if not all students can sign up for eventually, we would hesitate to do it as we would prefer to let her have time to play on her own. If she has been spotted because she has a flair for the sport, then we will support her progress.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2089747https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2089747Wed, 23 Nov 2022 23:38:02 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Ballet on Sun, 30 Oct 2022 01:52:09 GMT]]>Hello, would like to ask more experienced parents, after ballet exam, are all that passed got medal? Or just like successful or outstanding ones? I saw in the RAD site got medal and cert but not sure if it is a standard practice.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2087297https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2087297Sun, 30 Oct 2022 01:52:09 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Ballet on Mon, 10 Oct 2022 08:19:01 GMT]]>

Poshberries\" post_id=\"2051858\" time=\"1639505789\" user_id=\"175235:

Hi has anyone or any of your friends/relatives ever send their children to learning Ballet in StepUp at Safra Punggol before? How’s their instructors like?

I am intending to send my child to try their ballet lessons. Pls share any reviews. Thank you!
Saw some good reviews about StepUp here - https://www.sgatlas.com/best-ballet-schools-and-classes-in-singapore/

Hope this helps.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2085372https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2085372Mon, 10 Oct 2022 08:19:01 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Ballet on Sat, 08 Oct 2022 14:26:34 GMT]]>We have a Claudia Dean Intensive ticket for 13-16 Dec 2022 at Kinex Yan ballet 9am -3pm each day and it also includes a complimentary leotard and 15mins private coaching with Claudia Dean to transfer at 653AUD. This is discounted vs the actual one selling on website for 851AUD. Interested please contact me at tanwl1@yahoo.com.sg by end Oct 2022.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2085165https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2085165Sat, 08 Oct 2022 14:26:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Ballet on Tue, 27 Sep 2022 13:19:20 GMT]]>My child is taking Jazz class, but the school is very pushy on them taking the pre-modern exam. We have been "warned" that if we never take exam, then might need to be retained in the same level.


Isn’t exam and coaching classes an optional thingy?

How should children who are learning simply to develop an interest handle such schools? Any tips?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2083703https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2083703Tue, 27 Sep 2022 13:19:20 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Ballet on Sat, 03 Sep 2022 21:31:40 GMT]]>What do you think of extra ballet lessons at young age (5-10yo), my child is interested in taking the extra class but it will make it 3 ballet classes per week, including the coaching class. I do not wish for my child to be a professional ballerina but want to support her, even if it’s just a hobby for her.


My concern is, is 3 ballet classes per week doable in primary school years? Does primary school gives a lot of homeworks and other activities?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2080970https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2080970Sat, 03 Sep 2022 21:31:40 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Ballet on Fri, 22 Jul 2022 07:35:58 GMT]]>For the certificate, we waited 6 months. I even thought it was lost in the mails and checked with the teacher twice… but I read online that you can see the result online, after 6 weeks or so, some took 3 months. So it could depend largely on the dance academy you are with, and maybe only the teacher can see the results that’s online.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2075705https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2075705Fri, 22 Jul 2022 07:35:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Ballet on Thu, 21 Jul 2022 11:06:02 GMT]]>Whoa!! 6 months?! That’s long

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2075576https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2075576Thu, 21 Jul 2022 11:06:02 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Ballet on Thu, 21 Jul 2022 10:41:45 GMT]]>

Caringsharing\" post_id=\"2075547\" time=\"1658392403\" user_id=\"143730:

Hello… For ballet exams taken in April when do results come out nowadays ?
For video recording, about 6 months.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2075572https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2075572Thu, 21 Jul 2022 10:41:45 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Ballet on Thu, 21 Jul 2022 08:33:23 GMT]]>Hello… For ballet exams taken in April when do results come out nowadays ?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2075547https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2075547Thu, 21 Jul 2022 08:33:23 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Ballet on Wed, 27 Apr 2022 08:40:46 GMT]]>

kaori1\" post_id=\"2063883\" time=\"1649395416\" user_id=\"186591:

Thanks! Yes finally the teacher helped during exam day to make sure all children are alright. ☺️☺️☺️
You’re welcome! That’s great!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2065520https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2065520Wed, 27 Apr 2022 08:40:46 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Ballet on Wed, 27 Apr 2022 02:12:53 GMT]]>

xyun08\" post_id=\"2036197\" time=\"1630516753\" user_id=\"128943:

Any one has reviews of Taneo Dance Academy or anyone’s DD is in jazz dance class? I am looking to expose my girl to Jazz class as she is doing ballet now but somehow I think her flair and interest is in something more upbeat . But of course ballet technique is good for her foundation so she is still learning. She is 6 this year.

Appreciate any recommendations for jazz dance classes.
My DD has been with them for >1year now. Teacher could get quite fierce but for good reasons, as they want the kids to do well. If you're a parent who cannot take your kid being scolded, i guess this might not be the best school for you.

Personally, i love their style of teaching, teachers are fierce but also VERY fun at the same time. They have trial class. If you have not already started. You should arrange for a class to find out and decide for yourself and your dd.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2065492https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2065492Wed, 27 Apr 2022 02:12:53 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Ballet on Wed, 27 Apr 2022 01:36:17 GMT]]>

Poshberries\" post_id=\"2051858\" time=\"1639505789\" user_id=\"175235:

Hi has anyone or any of your friends/relatives ever send their children to learning Ballet in StepUp at Safra Punggol before? How’s their instructors like?

I am intending to send my child to try their ballet lessons. Pls share any reviews. Thank you!
My girl was with the school for a few years. If you're only planning to take regular class, exam etc, the teachers there are good. However i would advise against joining their competitive team, the management is not motivated enough to push towards this direction (my personal opinion).

Shall not go into too much negative details. I leave it to parents to explore.

There is no such thing as BEST school, but just schools that each parents can adopt and accept. Feel free to make necessary changes along the dance journey when things do not align anymore.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2065486https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2065486Wed, 27 Apr 2022 01:36:17 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Ballet on Fri, 08 Apr 2022 05:23:36 GMT]]>

Zeal mummy\" post_id=\"2061067\" time=\"1646821498\" user_id=\"58173:[quote=\"Zeal mummy\" post_id=2061067 time=1646821498 user_id=58173]
https://youtu.be/TvicWiXadco
Try this? Usually my daughter will bun on her own, but during the graded exams her teacher will help to make sure it is secured.[/quote]
Thanks! Yes finally the teacher helped during exam day to make sure all children are alright. ☺️☺️☺️

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2063883https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2063883Fri, 08 Apr 2022 05:23:36 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Ballet on Wed, 09 Mar 2022 10:24:58 GMT]]>

kaori1\" post_id=\"2060996\" time=\"1646797931\" user_id=\"186591:

Any idea how to do ballet bun for exam? I always bun her hair for normal classes but not sure if exam will have some standard. The teacher has said parents need to bun and not the teacher. Please help if you have any idea.
https://youtu.be/TvicWiXadco
Try this? Usually my daughter will bun on her own, but during the graded exams her teacher will help to make sure it is secured.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2061067https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2061067Wed, 09 Mar 2022 10:24:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Ballet on Wed, 09 Mar 2022 03:52:11 GMT]]>Any idea how to do ballet bun for exam? I always bun her hair for normal classes but not sure if exam will have some standard. The teacher has said parents need to bun and not the teacher. Please help if you have any idea.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2060996https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2060996Wed, 09 Mar 2022 03:52:11 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Ballet on Wed, 02 Mar 2022 15:35:58 GMT]]>My daughter has been doing Tiny Tots Ballet at a Community Club. I dont plan to spend too much on that because she is still exploring and not expertised into Grade 1 Grade 2 per se. I couldn’t find any Tiny Tots Ballet around Bukit timah where we will be moving, can anyone recommend a cheap option? Just ballet and fun! No need for serious drills. A normal CC ballet is only $10 which i quite fancy! Thanks

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