Best Dance Classes and Studios in Singapore

PUBLISHED June 28th, 2023 05:00 am | UPDATED July 22nd, 2024 02:07 pm

Whether you want to keep fit or pick up a new hobby, step up and groove to the rhythm of music with our roundup of the best dance classes and studios in Singapore. From salsa to ballet, hip-hop to modern, develop your moves and flow while building strength and flexibility. Join the vibrant communities and learn from the best instructors and strut your way to the dance floor with confidence and style. 

SLAP Dance Studio

Liberate yourself with the fun but intense dance sport – Pole Dancing. SLAP’s professionally trained instructors will take you through an all-around cardiovascular workout while developing grace and flow. Spin and twist your way to strong core muscles as you hold your weight up the pole. From utilising the pole to dancing through the air, SLAP also runs aerial dance classes with hoops and hammocks. Alternatively , you can also add a touch of sensuality to your life with sizzling and slinky moves in Chair dance.

SLAP Dance Studio is located at  144 Robinson Road, #10-01, #11-01, & #13-02, Singapore 068908, p.+65 8806 3167.

Chowk Productions

The Odissi dance school, Chowk Productions, pushes the boundaries of dance by fusing contemporary dance with Asian influences and theatrical practices, earning itself international recognition as a pioneer of Asian contemporary dance. Running Odissi training programs for children and adults, the weekly classes culminate in an annual public performance. The learning journey will start with basic steps, progressing to more advanced rhythmic movements while improving body awareness, strength, and balance. Open to all cultures, genders, and experience levels, have fun learning India’s oldest and most traditional dance form.

Chowk Productions is located at Aliwal Arts Centre, 28 Aliwal Street, #03-08, Singapore 199918, p.+65 9129 5110. 

School of Samba

The only full-fledged Samba school in Singapore that even comes with its own Samba Batucada band will have you rolling your hips from the fundamentals all the way to their level three classes. Besides learning dance techniques, you’ll be in for some strength and stamina training to get those lean muscles and that Brazilian booty! Up the fun factor when you join their Brazilian Funk class or the Poi Flow By Betty class, that’ll have you spinning your Poi fans in rhythmic grace.

School of Samba is located at Vida Brasil Movement Lab, 39D North Canal Road, Singapore 059295. 

City Ballet Academy

Whether you want to get into the beautiful art of ballet or are a returning dancer, let the award-winning instructors at City Ballet Academy take you through the foundations and intermediate levels. And with the first and only Vaganova certified instructor in Singapore, get ready to improve posture and poise as you master the Vaganova Ballet positions. The best part is the academy offers much flexibility with its pay-as-you-dance system. So if you want a comprehensive ballet education, this is the place to get it.

City Ballet Academy is located at  60A Orchard Rd, #B1-01/02/03, Singapore 238890, p.+65 8228 0693. 

Dance Arts Singapore

This established dance school has been around for almost three decades, teaching dance to children and adults in many genres. Learn K-pop, Jazz, Tap, Ballet, and more here – their comprehensive syllabus ensures classes for all levels and all genres. More general fitness classes like Latin Fitness and Pilates are available as well, to get your heart rate pumping and get you in better shape.

Dance Arts Singapore is located at 520 North Bridge Road, Wisma Alsagoff, Level 4, Singapore 188742, p.+65 6338 2124.

Converge Studios

Converge Studios is one of Singapore’s biggest and most popular studios for contemporary dance styles. Located in the CBD area, this studio is open to dancers of various levels and experiences. There are 50 available classes a week to choose from including Locking, Popping, Jazz Funk, Hip Hop, Contemporary and more. With two branches and more than 40 instructors, you’re sure to find a class you’ll enjoy here.

Converge Studios is located at Dhoby Ghaut NEL MRT Station, 60A Orchard Road, #B1-04/05/06, Singapore 238890, p.+65 6235 8309 and Potong Pasir MRT Station, 55 Upper Serangoon Road, #B1-02, Singapore 347694, p.+65 6518 9832.

Legacy Dance Co.

Legacy Dance Co. has built quite a reputation, with open classes, courses, private classes and a diverse group of instructors dealing in Hip Hop, Lyrical, Popping, Locking and Waacking, and more. What sets this studio apart is its Legacy Experience, a dance programme for youth to develop skills over four and a half years. This long-term mentorship offers comprehensive training across various street dance styles and is open to dancers of all levels. It’s a great option if you’re looking to invest in developing solid skills or go for the Genre Courses across four to eight weeks.

Legacy Dance Co. is located at Marina Square, 6 Raffles Boulevard, #03-03, Singapore 039594.

Dance En Motion

This vibrant dance community in Orchard focuses on street Latin dancing styles like Salsa, Bachata, and Afro. Offering group and private classes, this school provides the opportunity to work with instructors who have won awards and competitions locally and worldwide. If you’ve always wanted to learn to set a dance floor on fire, this is the place to be. Trial classes start from only S$9.90; grab a friend or a loved one and shimmy to good times together.

Dance En Motion is located at #03-05/05A Cineleisure Orchard, 8 Grange Road, Singapore 239695, p. +65 9159 7811. 

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