Asian Grand Prix Finals in Hong Kong 2019
Congratulations to the following students from our TAC program, who got into the Semi-Finals and Finals for Asian Grand Prix Finals in Hong Kong!
Semi – Finals
Lien Dauwels
Lim Yuhan
Finals
Ariel Ng
Charlene Quek
We are all very proud of you for working hard and doing your best.
Be part of TEAMdpa 2019/2020 to expand your potential in DANCE with our intensive training lead by award winning choreographers !
A total of 14 dance teams in various dance genre will be formed annually in September. Immerse your dance passion in our choreographies on Classical Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary and Hiphop!
TEAMdpa is a specially crafted talent development programme for the budding dancers. We aim to provide a conducive environment where talented young dancers can further develop their Dance Technique and stage Performance quality. This special training group will be given valuable stage experience and opportunities in both International & Singapore Dance Competition and Performance platforms.
TEAMdpa is a subsidized programme as Dancepointe Academy believes in providing stage and training opportunities to many with a lower cost structure and to be line with our Mission: ” Dance as An Education.”
Training Fees: subsidy up to 50%
2020 Bursaries will be given out to all successfully selected TEAMdpa 2019/2020 dancers who will benefit from this TEAMdpa Financial Assistance Plan.
2020 Scholarships worth $18,000 will be given to outstanding achievers of 2019 Competitions
TEAMdpa 2019/2020:
– Teeny Apprentice, First Apprentice & Junior Apprentice are Ballet & Jazz training.
– Youth Apprentice & Senior Apprentice are Ballet, Contemporary & Jazz, dTEAM is Contemporary, mvAVE is Hiphop.
– The Apprentice Company (TAC) : the Pre Professional Ballet division of TEAMdpa, will be selected via AUDITION (only for year of birth 2012 & earlier) and the prerequisites are :
a) Distinctions in Ballet Exams or
b) Finalists for Pre-Professional Competitions or
c) Received TOP 3 positions in non Pre-Professional Competitions Ballet Competitions.
The dancer will need to be part of the Troupe Competition item. Click to know more.
– Training Starts from 19th Oct 2019 and programme ends on 13th Sept 2020.
Audition Details
Date: 13th Sept 2019, Friday / 14th Sept 2019, Saturday / 12th Jan 2020, Sunday
Venue: Dancepointe Academy @ Jurong East
Closing Date for Registration: 1st Sept 2019, 2359hrs
Audition Schedule: Pls report 1 hour earlier than the stated time.
Audition Fee: SGD$10 via online
Registration For 2019/2020 Audition
The registration is now closed. Pls email us for any inquiries at apprentice@dancepointe.com.sg
Registration Procedures:
Click on this LINK for the Registration of any of the TEAMS and submit Registration & payment of SGD$10 via the LINK.
*You will receive Paypal Payment confirmation and a successful submitted form confirmation via email from the system immediately. Please check your spam mailbox if you do not receive them.
Pls email: apprentice@dancepointe.com.sg on special appeal for another Audition Date. Only on the grounds of special reasons that the appeal will be successful.
NORTHEAST TEENY APPRENTICE (Born 2013 & 2014)
13th Sept 2019, Time: 4:45PM – 6:30PM
Registration: 3:45PM – 4:30PM
TRAINING SCHEDULE – DPA Bishan
Sundays, 5.30PM – 7PM (Oct – Nov 2019, Jan – Sept 2020)
Teachers: Ms Veronica Boh & Ms Ashley Tan
WEST TEENY APPRENTICE (Born 2013 & 2014)
13th Sept 2019, Time: 10:30AM – 12:15PM
Registration: 9:30AM – 10:15AM
TRAINING SCHEDULE – DPA Jurong West
Saturdays, 7.00PM – 8.30PM, (Oct – Nov 2019, Jan – Sept 2020)
Teacher: Ms Lilian Ng
MVAVE KIDS (Born 2011 – 2013)
Teacher: Mr Freddy Yohaki
NORTHEAST FIRST APPRENTICE (Born 2011 & 2012)
13th Sept 2019, Time: 1:30PM – 3:15PM
Registration: 12:30PM -1:15PM
TRAINING SCHEDULE – DPA Jalan Selaseh
Saturdays: 7PM – 9PM (Oct – Nov 2019, Jan – Mar 2020)
Saturdays: 7PM – 9.45PM (Apr – Sept 2020)
Teacher: Ms Kok Huishi
WEST FIRST APPRENTICE (Born 2011 & 2012)
13th Sept 2019, Time: 8:45AM – 10:30AM
Registration: 7:45AM – 8:30AM
TRAINING SCHEDULE – DPA Jurong East
Saturdays: 5.15PM – 7.15PM (Oct – Nov 2019, Jan – Mar 2020)
Saturdays: 4.30PM – 7.15PM (Apr – Sept 2020)
Teacher: Ms Stacey Yeo
NORTHEAST JUNIOR APPRENTICE (Born 2008, 2009 & 2010)
13th Sept 2019, Time: 3:15PM – 4:45PM
Registration: 2:15PM – 3:00PM
TRAINING SCHEDULE – DPA Jalan Selaseh
Saturdays: 7PM – 9PM (Oct – Nov 2019, Jan – Mar 2020)
Saturdays: 7PM – 9.45PM (Apr – Sept 2020)
WEST JUNIOR APPRENTICE (Born 2008, 2009 & 2010)
13th Sept 2019, Time: 7:45PM – 9:15PM
Registration: 6:45PM – 7:30PM
TRAINING SCHEDULE – DPA Jurong East
Saturdays: 7.15PM – 9.15PM (Oct – Nov 2019, Jan – Mar 2020)
Saturdays: 7.15PM – 10PM (Apr – Sept 2020)
Teacher: Ms Crystal Lum
MVAVE KIDS (Born 2008, 2009 & 2010)
TRAINING SCHEDULE – DPA Jcube
Saturdays: 5.30PM – 7.00PM (Jan – Nov 2020)
YOUTH APPRENTICE (Born 2005, 2006 & 2007)
14th Sept 2019, Time: 3:00PM – 4:30PM
Registration: 2:00PM – 2:45PM
TRAINING SCHEDULE – DPA Jurong East
Sundays: 5.30PM – 7.30PM (Oct – Nov 2019, Jan – Sept 2020)
Teacher: Ms Wong Liang Pei
SENIOR APPRENTICE (Born 2004 & earlier)
14th Sept 2019, Time: 7:00PM – 8:15PM
Registration: 6:00PM – 6:45PM
TRAINING SCHEDULE – DPA Jurong East
Sundays, 7.30PM – 9PM (Oct – Nov 2019, Jan – Sept 2020)
Teacher: Ms Wong Liang Pei
dTEAM JUNIOR (Born 2005, 2006 & 2007)
Teacher: Mr Dan Kwoh
dTEAM SENIOR (Born 2004 & earlier)
Teacher: Mr Dan Kwoh
MVAVE JUNIOR (Born 2005, 2006 & 2007)
Teacher: Mr Ray
MVAVE SENIOR (Born 2004 & earlier)
Teamdpa 2019 Achievements
Congratulations to the Competition and Performance TEAMdpa 2019 who had competed in the 2019 Get the Beat Asia Competition and Hong Kong Cup Challenge Dance Competitions! Our dedicated dancers with the creative choreographies by our very own DPA Teachers had earned over 100 awards, including our team of 220 dancers who were all placed in the Group Items!
In March & June 2019 Asian Grand Prix and Masterpiece International Pre-Professional Ballet Competitions; we have our Soloists from The Apprentice Company TAC who gotten into the Finals and AGP Finals in Hong Kong.
Visit our page for our Competition achievements! Please email us at apprentice@dancepointe.com.sg for any queries.
Congratulations to 2019 Scholarship Winners!
DPA would like to recognise the outstanding dancers who were placed in their SOLO items with the 2019/2020 TEAMdpa Scholarships worth $18,000.
This will entitle them to a year of FREE Apprentice/dTEAM training Classes. We hope also to motivate all students to work towards this scholarship for the years to come.
SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS for 2019/2020 TEAMdpa
Principal Scholarship ($2000) : Multiple 1st Positions and outstanding awards
1. Raphael Leo
Gold Scholarship ($1000): Double 1st Positions
1. Lim Yuhan
2. Charlene Quek
3. Irwin Tan
Silver Scholarship ($500) : One 1st Position
1. Valerie Sun
2. Jovell Chia
3. Ariel Ng
4. Clarie Chua
5. Magdalene Ong
6. Reynee Ng
Bronze Scholarship ($200): 2nd/3rd Positions
1. Lin Zi Han
2. Kate Chong
3. Megan Chia
4. Heelori Rawat
5. Mandy Koh
6. Jamie Hwang
7. Chua Xin Xuan
8. Clarise Ng
9. Megan Pang
10. Kellie Zhang
11. Lien Dauwels
Encouragement Award ($80)- 4th Place and HM (8 & more competitiors)
1. Bethany Leong
2. Koh Jean Ting
3. Phang Wei Xuan
4. Lee Hao En
5. Koh Voon Ying
6. Goh Yun Xi
7. Ng Li Ann
8. Isabelle Choy
9. Elyse Sng
10. Teo Kaydes
11. Renee Low
If you have just signed your child up for ballet classes in Singapore, there are a couple of things that she will need for dance lessons. This includes her leotard, tights and pointe shoes. What we want to talk about is how important a good pair of dance shoes is in taking your child far through her growth as a ballerina and performer. You may want to check with the dance instructor if there is a specific shoe type your child should start with. If not, you can ask for recommendations from other parents. This will help you get a better idea of what to buy and will make it easier to find the best fit for your little dancer.
Types of Ballet Shoes
There are different types of shoes which can be based on the level of ballet training. To help you understand which might be ideal for your child, take a look at these four types of ballet shoes:
What Materials Should I Consider?
Next up is the type of material the shoes are made of, which includes canvas, satin and leather. While ballet is a graceful form of dance, it requires a lot of strength and endurance. Thus, the fabric makes a difference to the dancer.
Take note of the type of floor your child will be dancing on as this determines the amount of grip her shoes should have, so you can check that beforehand to help you narrow down your ballet shoe choices for your child.
Anything Else to Take Note Of?
Most importantly, ensure that your child feels comfortable in her dance shoes. This is essential in order to perform her best during training and subsequently in her recitals. When she tries on her ballet shoes, get her to walk around and dance a little in them. Press gently at the back of the shoe to check if there is some space. If there is, this is good as there will be a bit of room for the foot to move around.
Besides refraining from buying ballet shoes that are too tight, it is also best not to purchase a size too large. While it sounds like a good idea to buys shoes that will last your child for some time as she grows, it may be too big for her at the beginning. This will not be good when she practices in them. The main point is, not only will wearing ill-fitting shoes increase the risk of accidents during ballet lessons, but they will also contribute to foot and ankle problems. Ballet shoes that are comfortable and flexible is important for her concentration in dance lessons.
Designed and conceptualized by our Founder & Artistic Director, Ms. Lena Foo, all our studios are equipped with sprung floors and Harlequin dance mats to provide a safe learning environment. If you are a parent who is planning to sign your child up for a ballet course in Singapore, Dancepointe might just be the academy you are looking for. We have 14 state-of-the-art schools serving the Alexandra, Bishan, Bukit Panjang, Choa Chu Kang, Jurong, Pasir Ris, Punggol, Seng Kang, Sembawang, Buangkok, Seletar, Yio Chu Kang and Tampines residents. If you are living near us, sign your child up and in her beautiful ballet shoes, she will love her lessons here at Dancepointe.
2019 HONG KONG CHALLENGE CUP DANCE COMPETITION
HKCCDC Talent Cup Winner
Raphael Leo Kay Yih
Overall highest score in Jazz and Ballet
Best Performers
Valerie Sun Yutong (Jazz)
Choreographed by Ms Wong Liang Pei
Raphael Leo (Jazz)
Choreographed by Ms Wong Liang Pei
Rehearsed by Ms Kok Huishi & Ms Wong Liang Pei
Outstanding Troupe Award (Junior Division)
Northeast Junior Apprentice
Choreographed by Ms Wong Liang Pei
Gold Medalist
Northeast Junior Apprentice (Lyrical)
Choreographed by Ms Wong Liang Pei
Northeast First Apprentice (Lyrical)
Choreographed by Ms Kok Huishi
West Junior Apprenice Troupe (Classical)
Choreographed by Ms Crystal Lum
Raphael Leo (Classical)
Choreographed by Ms Kok Huishi
Megan Pang (Classical)
Choreographed by Ms Wong Liang Pei
Olesya Koe (Classical)
Choreographed by Ms Wong Liang Pei
Lim Yuhan (Classical)
Choreographed by Ms Wong Liang Pei
Valerie Sun Yutong (Classical)
Choreographed by Ms Wong Liang Pei
Lin Zi Han (Classical)
Choreographed by Ms Dianny Tan
Clarie Chua (Lyrical)
Choreographed by Ms Kok Huishi
Valerie Sun Yutong (Lyrical)
Choreographed by Ms Wong Liang Pei
Teo Kaydes (Lyrical)
Choreographed by Ms Kok Huishi
Clarie Chua (Lyrical)
Choreographed by Ms Kok Huishi
Tay Debby (Lyrical)
Choreographed by Ms Wong Liang Pei
Megan Pang (Lyrical)
Choreographed by Ms Wong Liang Pei
Lim Yu Han (Lyrical)
Choreographed by Ms Wong Liang Pei
Phang Wei Xuan (Jazz)
Choreographed by Ms Sandra Leong
Raphael Leo (Contemporary)
Choreographed by Ms Wong Liang Pei
Rehearsed by Ms Kok Huishi & Ms Wong Liang Pei
Silver Medalist
Northeast First Apprentice Ensemble (Classical)
Choreographed by Ms Kok Huishi
West First Apprentice Troupe (Classical)
Choreographed by Ms Stacey Yeo & Ms Lilian Ng
Kayleen Lee (Classical)
Choreographed by Ms Dianny Tan
Teo Kaydes (Classical)
Choreographed by Ms Kok Huishi
Zhang Bowen Kellie (Classical)
Choreographed by Ms Dianny Tan
Charlene Quek (Classical)
Choreographed by Ms Kok Huishi
Evis Koh (Lyrical)
Choreographed by Ms Wong Liang Pei
Kayleen Lee & Chervel Chang (Lyrical)
Choreographed by Ms Crystal Lum
Jermayne Foo, Ong Ing Shean & Jasmine Song (Lyrical)
Choreographed by Ms Crystal Lum
Reynee Ng & Megan Chia (Lyrical)
Choreographed by Ms Wong Liang Pei
Nicole Loh (Lyrical)
Choreographed by Ms Ivy Ng
Clarise Ng (Jazz)
Choreographed by Ms Wong Liang Pei
Prinncy Chia (Contemporary)
Choreographed by Ms Wong Liang Pei
Hany Nu’fah Binte Mohamed Rahadian (Hip Hop)
Choreographed by Mr DK
Gwyneth Yap (Hip Hop)
Choreographed by Mr Freddy
Bronze Medalist
West First Apprentice Ensemble (Classical)
Choreographed by Ms Lilian Ng
Ethan Lee (Classical)
Choreographed by Mr Dan
Rehearsed by Ms Crystal Lum
Prinncy Chia (Classical)
Choreographed by Ms Wong Liang Pei
Chervel Chang Yu Xuan (Classical)
Choreographed by Ms Crystal Lum
Wang Jiayuan (Classical)
Choreographed by Ms Dianny Tan
Clara Tan Le Xuan (Classical)
Choreographed by Ms Dianny Tan
Amelia Lim (Classical)
Choreographed by Ms Wong Liang Pei
Megan Chia (Classical)
Choreographed by Ms Wong Liang Pei
Kayla Joo (Classical)
Choreographed by Ms Wong Liang Pei
Selene Tan & Khor En Rui (Classical Duo)
Choreographed by Ms Mariska
Cady Lim (Lyrical)
Choreographed by Ms Melynda
Eilis Loh & Jaen Kezia (Lyrical)
Choreographed by Ms Sandra Leong
Reynee Ng (Jazz)
Choreographed by Ms Wong Liang Pei
Leong Le-Ann Bethany (Jazz)
Choreographed by Ms Veronica Boh
Sean Tay (Hip Hop)
Choreographed by Mr DK
Certificate of Challenger
Nicole Tan & Tiara Chong (Classical)
Choreographed by Ms Dianny Tan
Jovell Chia (Classical)
Choreographed by Ms Kok Huishi
Charlotte Chiang & Elliora He (Classical)
Choreographed by Ms Chee Wen Ting
Nicole Tan (Classical)
Choreographed by Ms Dianny Tan
Lee Hao En (Classical)
Choreographed by Ms Stacey Yeo
Caryn Chua (Lyrical)
Choreographed by Ms Fu Tsz Ching
Marilyn Budiarto & Ignacia Tan (Lyrical)
Choreographed by Ms Ivy Ng
Marilyn Budiarto (Jazz)
Choreographed by Ms Mariska
Lynette Chua (Jazz)
Choreographed by Ms Crystal Lum
Viki Chang (Hip Hop)
Choreographed by Mr Freddy
Teo Yu Qing (Hip Hop)
Choreographed by Mr Freddy
Scholarship Reciepient
Raphael Leo Kay Yih
Scholarship to London Studio Centre
Congratulations to all our dancers and troupes! Despite all the turmoil and uncertainty, you pushed through, did your best, and came out like a star! Dancepointe Academy is very proud of all your achievements. We hope you all took back something to learn from this experience, even if you did not place for this competition.
~ I never lose, I either win or learn ~ Nelson Mandela
Top dancers can make the hardest choreography look effortlessly flawless. It comes with experience and practice. Not forgetting the carefully executed technique that ensures they not only look beautiful while dancing, but they are avoiding injuries as they do so. Before you sign your child up for ballet classes in Singapore, it is important that your child first recognizes the importance of taking care of her body while dancing.
Dance injuries can occur suddenly, but it can also be due to overuse. As a result, the injury can get progressively worse when it is not addressed in the earlier stages. Chronic problems such as tendonitis can develop from repetitive stress over a long period of time. To name a few, some common injuries include ankle sprains or strains, snapping hip and arthritis in the knee, hip, ankle and foot. Sometimes, what seems like an ankle sprain may actually be a fracture in the bone. When an injury occurs, while pain relievers and application of ice packs may help, they are not a long-term solution. If the pain in her leg persists, for example, it is important to get a doctor to access the condition.
But as the age-old adage goes, it is always better to be safe than sorry. To prevent our kids from experiencing the pain of dance injuries, here are five ways that parents can help with as your child embarks on her dance journey:
Besides these four ways, ensuring that your child is executing the correct technique is also crucial. It is thus necessary that the dance teacher teaches your child the right techniques and ensure that she maintains them. Here at Dancepointe, every child gets the best out of each lesson under our instructors.
Designed and conceptualized by our Founder & Artistic Director, Ms. Lena Foo, all our studios are equipped with sprung floors and Harlequin dance mats to provide a safe learning environment. If you are a parent who is planning to sign your child up for a ballet course in Singapore, Dancepointe might just be the academy you are looking for. We have 14 state-of-the-art schools serving the Alexandra, Bishan,Buangkok, Bukit Panjang, Jurong, Pasir Ris, Punggol, Seng Kang, Sembawang, Seletar, Yio Chu Kang, Tampines and Yishun residents. If you are living near us, sign your child up and watch her grow beautifully and healthily as a ballerina.
Memories are priceless…
Please fill up the Order Form to purchase the high resolution digital photos of the “Come Dance With me 2019”. Plus a printed A3 sized poster for just $12 . The watermarks will be removed on the purchase copies. Last date for order is 1st Aug 2019.
Enjoy!
Throwback to the recently concluded Get The Beat competition with TEAMdpa dancers achieving a total of 83 placings including 1 overall CHAMPION!
Congratulations to all dancers!
GTB Pre-Junior Overall CHAMPION:
Raphael Leo Kay Yih
Mr GTB
Raphael Leo Kay Yih
GTB CHAMPIONSHIP Qualifiers:
Marilynn Nathania Budiarto
Valerie Sun Yu Tong
Charlene Quek Woo Nim
Raphael Leo Kay Yih
Magdalene Ong Xi En
Top 5 Soloist Pre-Junior (9-10yrs old):
Raphael Leo Kay Yih
Groups CHAMPIONSHIP 10&under:
2nd Position – Northeast Junior Apprentice
1st Positions:
Lyrical Solo 10&u – Raphael Leo Kay Yih
Contemp Solo 10&u – Raphael Leo Kay Yin
Acro Solo 10&u – Raphael Leo Kay Yih
Jazz Solo 10&u – Raphael Leo Kay Yih
Lyrical Solo 7&U – Valerie Sun Yutong
Ballet Solo 9&U B –Charlene Quek Woo Nim
Solo (7&U HipHop) – Ryan Liu
Solo (9&U HipHop) – Teo Yu Qing
Solo (10&U HipHop) – Sean Tay
Solo (12&U HipHop) – Gisella Yeo
Solo (15-19 HipHop) – Natalie Grace
Solo 20+ Open – Irwin Tan
Improvisation Senior – Jash Foong
Duo/Trio 6&u Lyrical/Contemporary – Ignacia Tan & Marilyn Budiarto
Groups 8&u Lyrical – Northeast Teeny Apprentice
Groups 12&u Contemporary – Northeast Junior Apprentice
Groups Open Age Contemporary Small – dTEAM
Groups Open Age any other style – dTEAM
Groups 15&u Any Other Style – dTEAM Junior
Groups Open Age Lyrical – Senior Apprentice
2nd Positions:
Demi character 6&u – Marilynn Nathania Budiarto
Ballet Solo 7&u – Valerie Sun Yutong
Ballet Solo 8&U A – Lien Dauwels
Ballet Solo 10&u B – Raphael Leo Kay Yih
Improvisation Junior – Raphael Leo Kay Yih
Contemporary Solo 15-19 y/o – Mandy Koh
Lyrical Solo 8&U – Lim Yuhan
Lyrical Solo 12&u – Heelori Rawat
Solo (13&U HipHop) – Tan Wan Yee
Demi Character Solo 15+ – Prinncy Chia
Solo 20+ Open – Jamie Hwang
Duo/Trio 15+ Lyrical/Contemporary – Goh Boon Suang and Kayleen Wong
Duo/Trio 15+ Any Other Style – Yoong Jia Wei, Woo Mun Yee & Angela June Yue
Groups Open Age Contemporary – dTEAM
Groups 10 & u Lyrical large – Northeast First Apprentice
HipHop Crew (10&U youngster) – mvKids (small)
Hip Hop Crew (12&U Junior) – mvKids (Big)
3rd Positions:
Ballet Solo 8&U B – Lim Yu Han
Ballet Solo 9&U B – Zhang Bowen Kellie
Ballet Solo 10&U A – Megan Pang Rui En
Ballet Solo 12&u A – Magdalene Ong
Demi character Solo 9&U – Lin Zi Han
Lyrical Solo 12&u – Clarie Chua
Solo 20+ Open – Kate Chong
Solo (12&U HipHop) – Shawn Liu
Solo (15-19 HipHop) – Hannah Tan
Duo/trio 8&U Lyrical/Contemporary – Megan Chia and Reynee Ng
Groups 8 &u Classical – West Teeny Apprentice
Groups 12&u Ballet – West Junior Apprentice
Groups 12&u Lyrical Small – Northeast Junior Apprentice
Groups 15&U Jazz (Large) – Youth Apprentice
4th Positions:
Ballet Solo 7&u – Lee Hao En
Jazz Solo 7&u – Leong Le-Ann Bethany
Jazz Solo 8&u – Phang Wei Xuan
Tap Solo 8&u – Ng Xin Min Clarise
Demi Character Solo 9&U – Zhang Bowen Kellie
Demi Character Solo 10&u – Chua Xuan Le Lynette
Demi Character Solo 12&U – Magdalene Ong
Open Solo 13&U – Janelle Choi
Contemporary Solo 15-19 y/o – Irwin Tan
Solo (8&U HipHop) – Gwyneth Yap
Solo (11& U HipHop) – Hany
Duo/Trio 13&U Any Other Style – Tan Wan Yee & Rachel Lee
Groups 15&U Contemporary (Large) – Youth Apprentice
Groups 15&U Contemporary (Small) – Youth Apprentice
5th Positions:
Jazz Solo 7&u – Reynee Ng Ruining
Ballet Solo 8&U A – Amelia Lim Kai En
Ballet Solo 10&U A – Clara Tan Le Xuan
Ballet Solo 10&U A – Kayleen Lee Jing Xuan
Ballet Solo 13&U B – Janelle Choi
Lyrical Solo 8&U – Lien Dauwels
Lyrical Solo 9&U – Ariel Ng
Lyrical Solo 10&u – Megan Pang
Contemporary Solo 14&U – Isabelle Jody Choy
Lyrical Solo 15-19 y/o A – Nathasia Chin
Lyrical Solo 15-19 y/o B – Mandy Koh
Duo/Trio 10&u Lyrical/Contemporary – Caryn Chua & Tan Zhiyu
Duo/Trio 8&U Any Other Style – Zhao Yuehan & Melody Seow
Duo/Trio 10&U Any Other Style – Tiara Chong & Nicole Tan
Groups 10&u Classical Large – West First Apprentice
Congratulations to all our TAC (The Apprentice Company) dancers for their Winnings and Scholarships at recent Masterpiece International Ballet Competition 2019! !👏✨
🥇Junior A 1
Lim Yu Han
1st Position
🥈Junior A 2
Charlene Quek
2nd Position
🥈Junior B 1
Raphael Leo Kay Yih
2nd Position
Special Award
Raphael Leo Kay Yih
🏅Harlequin Prize
Scholarship Recipients:
Raphael Leo Kay Yih
Soki Ballet Tuition Scholarship
Charlene Quek
Taiwan Grand Prix IBC Workshop Scholarship
Tyu Keshan
Taiwan Grand Prix IBC Solo Registration Scholarship
Valerie Sun
Taiwan Grand Prix IBC SSDI Program Scholarship
Sonata Models 2020
Teo Kaydes
Kellie Zhang Bowen
What an enriching experience for our TAC (The Apprentice Company) dancers who made it into the finals at the Masterpiece International Ballet Competition 2019!
MIBC Finalists:
Teo Kaydes
Ariel Ng
Charlene Quek
Koh Jean Ting
Olesya Tiffany Koh
Valerie Sun
Lim Yu an
Kellie Zhang
Lien Dauwels
Lin Zi Han
Nicole Tan
Megan Pang
Raphael Leo
Goh Yun Xi
Magdalene Ong
Fong Jing Rou
Tyu Keshan
Lim Wan Xuan
Audition for our TAC Pre Professional Ballet training: www.dancepointe.com.sg/tacaudition2019
Ballet is a beautiful craft to look at and being a ballerina, it feels even more satisfying knowing that all eyes are on you. The moment the music starts, you feel the melody and express it to the best until the last note. The feeling we just described, that is the feeling your child will experience every time she is prepared for a performance, however small it is. If you are looking for something fulfilling for your child, why not consider signing her up for a ballet class for kids in Singapore?
It is easier to try new things and explore out of the box when one is at a young age. Activities like piano and ballet can encourage your child to discover what she is good at and the things she is most interested in. As a parent, that is all we want for our child which is why needless to say, there must be some takeaways to ensure your child is making the most out of each lesson. Ballet can be full of benefits of ballet classes for kids, some of them possibly unexpected! Keep scrolling for the four benefits of learning ballet from young:
As the saying goes, “By constant self-discipline and self-control, you can develop greatness of character.” Besides instilling grace and poise, your child will also become more disciplined in her overall life. Such positive qualities start from young and will take her far as she grows up. At this age, this is the best opportunity to shape her personality and build on her character traits. Here, success is all about the process. It is more than just the final outcome and your child will get to learn that in ballet. Showing gradual improvement and bettering oneself matters most in her journey in ballet, and this is where discipline comes in.
When a child is afraid to step up and even try something new, low self-esteem has a part to play in that. If your little one is shy, learning ballet will truly help in making her feel good about herself whenever she executes her dance steps correctly, to eventually build her confidence. Dancing on stage with her peers and even performing solo are little opportunities for her to gain confidence. You can also play a part by getting her to perform in front of you from time to time and shower your little one with praise for her efforts.
Ballet classes are another great way to make new friends. Dance as a whole provides an extremely supportive community as the young dancers have to work together and understand each other. Beyond expressing the story through one’s body movements to the audience, there has to be communication among the dancers as well to make things work. In every dance piece, it requires some form of coordination from all ballerinas in order to execute the choreography. Here, teamwork is essential in ballet and to see everything come together, now that is truly an accomplishment to be proud of!
As your child grows older and more experienced in her ballet journey, a toned physique is just a side effect for all her hard work. Ballet requires a lot of slow, fluid movement while holding a good posture and over time, your child’s strength and stamina will gradually increase. We all know how bad it is to be hunched over while reading a book and watching television, but ballet will teach your child to be more aware of her posture. If you have been reminding your child to not slouch, you will soon not have to as she will become used to maintaining a perfect posture through her ballet lessons.
In ballet, there are numerous benefits and lessons worth learning. At Dancepointe, every kid will get the best out of each lesson under our instructors. If you are a parent who is planning to sign your child up for a ballet course in Singapore, Dancepointe might just be the academy you are looking for. We have 14 state-of-the-art schools serving the Alexandra, Bishan, Bukit Panjang, Choa Chu Kang, Jurong, Pasir Ris, Punggol, Seng Kang, Sembawang, Buangkok, Seletar, Yio Chu Kang and Tampines residents. If you are living near us, sign your child up and she will benefit so much more as she becomes a graceful ballerina with us.
Congratulations to all WINNERS of 2019 Asian Grand Prix Hong Kong Regionals!
We are equally proud of our Dancepointe Academy Guangzhou students’ achievements at 2019 AGP Hong Kong Regional Competition!
See you for the Finals.
Thank you @asiangrandprix for your awards!
Believe. Dedicate. Achieve.
Grace Ye
– 5th place & an invitation to HK AGP Finals
– Intensive Program Half Scholarship Winner
Yuxing Zhu
– Intensive Program Partial Scholarship Winner
The Apprentice Company (TAC), a pre-professional ballet division of TEAMdpa, the programme delivers a specialised training in Classical Ballet for outstanding Apprentice Team students. We aim groom any potentials out there with the right attitudes.
The registration is now closed. Please email us for any inquiries at apprentice@dancepointe.com.sg
Date of Audition: 13 Sept 2019
Date of Audition: 14 Sept 2019
Prerequisites for Application:
– A Member of TEAMdpa, and to participate in the Troupes
– Min 8 years old in year 2020
– A Distinction in recent Ballet examinations
OR Finalists in Pre Professional Ballet Competitions
OR Receive Top 3 Positions in non Pre Professional Ballet Competitions.
– Compulsory to participate in the RAD Ballet Exams
Achievements of Our TAC: (Click on)
– 2019 Masterpiece International
– 2019 Asian Grand Prix Singapore
– 2019 Asian Grand Prix Hong Kong Finalists
– 2019 New York Grand Prix
– 2019 World Ballet Grand Prix
– Scholarships to 2019 Asian Grand Prix Intensive, 2019 World Grand Prix Moscow& New York, Berlin State Ballet School, Joffrey Ballet School Chicago, Taiwan, Korea and Xiamen International Ballet Competitions.
The Apprentice Company (TAC) Structure:
– Classical Ballet Variation work
– Conditioning, stretching and strengthening
– Non syllabus work focusing on Classical Ballet techniques, performance quality and artistry
– TAC Dancers will be required to perform Classical Solo for competitions
– Pre-Professional Classical Ballet competitions
– Participation in Asian Grand Prix Singapore, Asian Grand Prix Hong Kong, Masterpiece International, New York Grand Prix & World Ballet Grand Prix)
The Apprentice Company Achievements 2019
Charlene Quek
World Ballet Grand Prix 2019:
– Top 5 – Pre-Junior A
– Scholarship to World Ballet Grand Prix – New York 2019
Asia Grand Prix 2019 – Singapore:
– 4th Place
– Invitation to HK AGP Finals
– HK AGP Intensive Scholarship (25%) Masterpiece
– Finalist for Asia Grand Prix 2019 – Hong Kong
International Ballet Competition 2019
– Junior A2 – 2nd Position
– Taiwan Grand Prix IBC Workshop Scholarship
– MIBC Finalist
Hong Kong Challenge Cup 2019
– Solo Classical – Silver Medalist
Raphael Leo
World Ballet Grand Prix 2019:
– Silver Award – Pre-Junior B
– Scholarship to World Ballet Grand Prix – New York 2019
– Scholarship to 12th Korea International Ballet Competition 2019
– Scholarship to Xiamen International Ballet Competition 2019
Youth America Grand Prix Finals 2019 – New York:
– Top 6
– Scholarship to Joffrey Academy of Dance (Chicago)
Masterpiece International Ballet Competition 2019
– Junior B1 – 2nd Position
– Soki Ballet Tuition Scholarship
– Harlequin Prize
– MIBC Finalist
Hong Kong Challenge Cup 2019
– HKCCDC Talent Cup Winner
– Overall highest scoring in Jazz and Ballet
– Best Performer in Jazz (Junior) 10-12yrs old
– Scholarship to London Studio Centre
– Classical Solo – Gold Medalist
– Contemporary Solo – Gold Medalist
Ariel Ng
World Ballet Grand Prix 2019:
– Top 5 – Pre-Junior A
– Scholarship to Finals at World Ballet Grand Prix Moscow 2019
Asia Grand Prix 2019:
– 3rd Place
– Invitation to HK AGP Finals
– Hong Kong AGP Intensive Scholarship (50%)
– Repetto Potential Prize
Masterpiece International Ballet Competition
– Finalist
Olesya Koe
World Ballet Grand Prix 2019:
– Top 5 – Pre-Junior A
Masterpiece International Ballet Competition
– Finalist
Magdalene Ong
World Ballet Grand Prix 2019:
– Top 15 – Pre-Junior B
– Scholarship to 1-week Berlin State Ballet School in Germany
Asia Grand Prix 2019 – Singapore:
– Hong Kong AGP Intensive Scholarship (25%)
Masterpiece International Ballet Competition
– Finalist
Janelle Choi Ying En
World Ballet Grand Prix 2019:
– Top 5 – Junior A
Valerie Sun
Asia Grand Prix 2019 – Singapore:
– Hong Kong AGP Intensive Scholarship (25%)
Masterpiece International Ballet Competition:
– Taiwan Grand Prix IBC SSDI Program Scholarship
– Finalist
Hong Kong Challenge Cup 2019
– Best Performer in Jazz (Junior) 7-9yrs old
Lim Yuhan
Asia Grand Prix 2019 – Singapore:
– Hong Kong AGP Intensive Scholarship (25%)
Masterpiece International Ballet Competition:
– 1st Position – Junior A1
– Finalist
Lim Wan Xuan
Asia Grand Prix 2019 – Singapore:
– Hong Kong AGP Intensive Scholarship (25%)
Masterpiece International Ballet Competition
– Finalist
Tyu Keshan
Masterpiece International Ballet Competition
– Taiwan Grand Prix IBC Solo Registration Scholarship
– Finalist
Teo Kaydes
Masterpiece International Ballet Competition
– Sonata Model 2020
– Finalist
Kellie Zhang Bowen
Masterpiece International Ballet Competition
– Sonata Model 2020
– Finalist
Masterpiece International Ballet Competition Finalists
– Koh Jean Ting
– Lien Dauwels
– Lin Zi Han
– Nicole Tan
– Megan Pang
– Goh Yun Xi
Be part of TEAMdpa 2019/2020 to expand your potential in DANCE with our intensive training lead by award winning choreographers !
A total of 14 dance teams in various dance genre will be formed annually in September. Immerse your dance passion in our choreographies on Classical Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary and Hiphop!
TEAMdpa is a specially crafted talent development programme for the budding dancers. We aim to provide a conducive environment where talented young dancers can further develop their Dance Technique and stage Performance quality. This special training group will be given valuable stage experience and opportunities in both International & Singapore Dance Competition and Performance platforms.
TEAMdpa is a subsidized programme as Dancepointe Academy believes in providing stage and training opportunities to many with a lower cost structure and to be line with our Mission: ” Dance as An Education.”
Training Fees: subsidy up to 50%
2020 Bursaries will be given out to all successfully selected TEAMdpa 2019/2020 dancers who will benefit from this TEAMdpa Financial Assistance Plan.
2020 Scholarships worth $18.000 will be given to outstanding achievers of 2019 Competitions
TEAMdpa 2019/2020:
– Teeny Apprentice, First Apprentice & Junior Apprentice are Ballet & Jazz training.
– Youth Apprentice & Senior Apprentice are Ballet, Contemporary & Jazz, dTEAM is Contemporary, mvAVE is Hiphop.
– The Apprentice Company (TAC) : the Pre Professional Ballet division of TEAMdpa, will be selected via AUDITION (only for year of birth 2012 & earlier) and the prerequisites are :
a) Distinctions in Ballet Exams or
b) Finalists for Pre-Professional Competitions or
c) Received TOP 3 positions in non Pre-Professional Competitions Ballet Competitions.
The dancer will need to be part of the Troupe Competition item. Click to know more.
– Training Starts from 19th Oct 2019 and programme ends on 13th Sept 2020.
Audition Details
Date: 13th Sept 2019, Friday / 14th Sept 2019, Saturday / 12th Jan 2020, Sunday
Venue: Dancepointe Academy @ Jurong East
Closing Date for Registration: 1st Sept 2019, 2359hrs
Audition Schedule: Pls report 1 hour earlier than the stated time.
Audition Fee: SGD$10 via online
Registration For 2019/2020 Audition
The registration is now closed. Pls email us for any inquiries at apprentice@dancepointe.com.sg
Registration Procedures:
Click on this LINK for the Registration of any of the TEAMS and submit Registration & payment of SGD$10 via the LINK.
*You will receive Paypal Payment confirmation and a successful submitted form confirmation via email from the system immediately. Please check your spam mailbox if you do not receive them.
Pls email: apprentice@dancepointe.com.sg on special appeal for another Audition Date. Only on the grounds of special reasons that the appeal will be successful.
NORTHEAST TEENY APPRENTICE (Born 2013 & 2014)
13th Sept 2019, Time: 4:45PM – 6:30PM
Registration: 3:45PM – 4:30PM
TRAINING SCHEDULE – DPA Bishan
Sundays, 5.30PM – 7PM (Oct – Nov 2019, Jan – Sept 2020)
Teachers: Ms Veronica Boh & Ms Ashley Tan
WEST TEENY APPRENTICE (Born 2013 & 2014)
13th Sept 2019, Time: 10:30AM – 12:15PM
Registration: 9:30AM – 10:15AM
TRAINING SCHEDULE – DPA Jurong West
Saturdays, 7.00PM – 8.30PM, (Oct – Nov 2019, Jan – Sept 2020)
Teacher: Ms Lilian Ng
MVAVE KIDS (Born 2011 – 2013)
Teacher: Mr Freddy Yohaki
NORTHEAST FIRST APPRENTICE (Born 2011 & 2012)
13th Sept 2019, Time: 1:30PM – 3:15PM
Registration: 12:30PM -1:15PM
TRAINING SCHEDULE – DPA Jalan Selaseh
Saturdays: 7PM – 9PM (Oct – Nov 2019, Jan – Mar 2020)
Saturdays: 7PM – 9.45PM (Apr – Sept 2020)
Teacher: Ms Kok Huishi
WEST FIRST APPRENTICE (Born 2011 & 2012)
13th Sept 2019, Time: 8:45AM – 10:30AM
Registration: 7:45AM – 8:30AM
TRAINING SCHEDULE – DPA Jurong East
Saturdays: 5.15PM – 7.15PM (Oct – Nov 2019, Jan – Mar 2020)
Saturdays: 4.30PM – 7.15PM (Apr – Sept 2020)
Teacher: Ms Stacey Yeo
NORTHEAST JUNIOR APPRENTICE (Born 2008, 2009 & 2010)
13th Sept 2019, Time: 3:15PM – 4:45PM
Registration: 2:15PM – 3:00PM
TRAINING SCHEDULE – DPA Jalan Selaseh
Saturdays: 7PM – 9PM (Oct – Nov 2019, Jan – Mar 2020)
Saturdays: 7PM – 9.45PM (Apr – Sept 2020)
WEST JUNIOR APPRENTICE (Born 2008, 2009 & 2010)
13th Sept 2019, Time: 7:45PM – 9:15PM
Registration: 6:45PM – 7:30PM
TRAINING SCHEDULE – DPA Jurong East
Saturdays: 7.15PM – 9.15PM (Oct – Nov 2019, Jan – Mar 2020)
Saturdays: 7.15PM – 10PM (Apr – Sept 2020)
Teacher: Ms Crystal Lum
MVAVE KIDS (Born 2008, 2009 & 2010)
TRAINING SCHEDULE – DPA Jcube
Saturdays: 5.30PM – 7.00PM (Jan – Nov 2020)
YOUTH APPRENTICE (Born 2005, 2006 & 2007)
14th Sept 2019, Time: 3:00PM – 4:30PM
Registration: 2:00PM – 2:45PM
TRAINING SCHEDULE – DPA Jurong East
Sundays: 5.30PM – 7.30PM (Oct – Nov 2019, Jan – Sept 2020)
Teacher: Ms Wong Liang Pei
SENIOR APPRENTICE (Born 2004 & earlier)
14th Sept 2019, Time: 7:00PM – 8:15PM
Registration: 6:00PM – 6:45PM
TRAINING SCHEDULE – DPA Jurong East
Sundays, 7.30PM – 9PM (Oct – Nov 2019, Jan – Sept 2020)
Teacher: Ms Wong Liang Pei
dTEAM JUNIOR (Born 2005, 2006 & 2007)
Teacher: Mr Dan Kwoh
dTEAM SENIOR (Born 2004 & earlier)
Teacher: Mr Dan Kwoh
MVAVE JUNIOR (Born 2005, 2006 & 2007)
Teacher: Mr Ray
MVAVE SENIOR (Born 2004 & earlier)
Teamdpa 2019 Achievements
Congratulations to the Competition and Performance TEAMdpa 2019 who had competed in the 2019 Get the Beat Asia Competition and Hong Kong Cup Challenge Dance Competitions! Our dedicated dancers with the creative choreographies by our very own DPA Teachers had earned over 100 awards, including our team of 220 dancers who were all placed in the Group Items!
In March & June 2019 Asian Grand Prix and Masterpiece International Pre-Professional Ballet Competitions; we have our Soloists from The Apprentice Company TAC who gotten into the Finals and AGP Finals in Hong Kong.
Visit our page for our Competition achievements! Please email us at apprentice@dancepointe.com.sg for any queries.
Congratulations to 2019 Scholarship Winners!
DPA would like to recognise the outstanding dancers who were placed in their SOLO items with the 2019 TEAMdpa Scholarships worth $18,000.
This will entitle them to a year of FREE Apprentice/dTEAM training Classes. We hope also to motivate all students to work towards this scholarship for the years to come.
SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS for 2019/2020 TEAMdpa
Principal Scholarship ($2000) : Multiple 1st Positions and outstanding awards
1. Raphael Leo
Gold Scholarship ($1000): Double 1st Positions
1. Lim Yuhan
2. Charlene Quek
3. Irwin Tan
Silver Scholarship ($500) : One 1st Position
1. Valerie Sun
2. Jovell Chia
3. Ariel Ng
4. Clarie Chua
5. Magdalene Ong
6. Reynee Ng
Bronze Scholarship ($200): 2nd/3rd Positions
1. Lin Zi Han
2. Kate Chong
3. Megan Chia
4. Heelori Rawat
5. Mandy Koh
6. Jamie Hwang
7. Chua Xin Xuan
8. Clarise Ng
9. Megan Pang
10. Kellie Zhang
11. Lien Dauwels
Encouragement Award ($80)- 4th Place and HM (8 & more competitiors)
1. Bethany Leong
2. Koh Jean Ting
3. Phang Wei Xuan
4. Lee Hao En
5. Koh Voon Ying
6. Goh Yun Xi
7. Ng Li Ann
8. Isabelle Choy
9. Elyse Sng
10. Teo Kaydes
11. Renee Low
