All About Ballet

[monalisa]

I found that SBA may be good but location is more important. Especially for working parents that need to bring their child there 2x a week on either 2 x weekend or 1 weekday & 1 weekend for grade 3 and above for exam preparation and yearly concert. Very tedious. That’s why I still put my gals in nearby school. I stay around Tiong Bahru. But ofcos the teacher must be good. Mine do not mind teaching 15 mins of Jazz ballet without paying extra during ballet lesson which is fun and energetic for kids. I think young kids need to consistently cultivate fun and interest in their class so that they will look forward to the lesson every week or 2 x a week.

[titank]

Any good ballet school to recommend? CC or Dance Castle at Bukit Merah Central is good?

[titank]

How good is this Dancecastle?

dingdang:

Hi,

You may want to consider Dance Castle at Bukit Merah Central.
http://www.dancecastle.com/

I'm totally impressed with their Ballet teacher, Miss Nicole. She may be young but she really teaches the kids with heart. She's always caring and has her way to pacify the kids or get the shy ones to participates in the dance class.

'branded' dance school may not be the best. My girl is shy by nature, and she tried a few 'branded' ballet schools but none of the teachers are able to let my girl overcome her fear and shyness in 1st few lessons.

The cost fee is quite reasonable too. You may call n enquire.

[Poohbear]

monalisa:

Yes..Ms Nicole is very good with children. She teaches in Woodlands Crestar too. The boss (Ms Shireen) at dancecastle however, not so tactful in handling parents. Super calculative.

I agree with the observations above.

Ms Nicole can be strict too and i think that is right. I heard her scold the kids if they really misbehave and i fully agree that this needs to be done. Dancing is also abt discipline, esp ballet. :nunchuk:

Any idea where else Ms Nicole is teaching besides Dance castle and Woodlands Crestar? :idea:

Titank,

Dance castle allows trial classes at $15 per class. You can actually trial a few lessons until you are comfortable before commiting. Just hv to pay for each trial class.

You can give them a call :callme: abt the trial and check it out before commiting.

[titank]

Hi poohbear,


Oh thanks. It is just a stone throw from my place, perhaps can go there take a look!

Poohbear:

Titank,

Dance castle allows trial classes at $15 per class. You can actually trial a few lessons until you are comfortable before commiting. Just hv to pay for each trial class.

You can give them a call :callme: abt the trial and check it out before commiting.

[monalisa]

toffee:

Hihi,


any one with children learning ballet at Attitude Arts at Bukit Timah Plaza? Would appreciate any feedback pls

Cheers!

My gal started her ballet at 3.5yo with teacher Alicia at Attitude Bukit Timah. She's a very good teacher and provided a very good foundation for my gal. But the class started with very big groups but no worries cos she's very strict and children at that age tends to withdraw by a quarter in in every term. But for my gal, she stick to her for 1 yr only and change to Ms Nicole at Bukt Merah cos we moved. Ms Nicole at the other hand, lenient and make the class fun and so children loves her very much.

[Monster Mummy]

Hi LadyBird,


Can I know which location of dancepointe you have encountered as currently i am thinking of enrol my daughter in the ballet class but still searching around.

[Augmum]

hi all


i am looking desperately for a dance centre in the east for my gal to continue her ballet grade 5. it has to be RAD exam based. (currently, she is taking her lessons in her pri sch)

any1 has any recommendation ?? TIA

[monalisa]

titank:

Hi poohbear,


Oh thanks. It is just a stone throw from my place, perhaps can go there take a look!

Poohbear:

Titank,

Dance castle allows trial classes at $15 per class. You can actually trial a few lessons until you are comfortable before commiting. Just hv to pay for each trial class.

You can give them a call :callme: abt the trial and check it out before commiting.

Ms Nicole is no longer teaching at Dance Castle... She has her own studio at Blk 113 Bukit Merah View. You may email any enquiries to [email protected].

[kkl]

my dd does her ballet also at crestar

don’t think her ballet teacher is very good also
but she’s been there since she’s 3 yrs
will be doing her grade 1 exam next apr
will see if she pass and does well
otherwise, may change
heard got another school at thomson plaza quite good
anyone knows?
i really want my dd to do well, hope she can be chosen to dance for her pri sch for syf lor …