Reviews for Singapore Ballet Ltd formerly Singapore Dance Theatre
Ishak
4
First time with my daughter for her intensive ballet course. Good experience.
Tian Ng
2
It is not possible for complete beginners to acquire skills from open classes without a fixed syllabus and personal feedback. Class size varies depending on the day of class. I wasted two years of my time and money trying to learn from adult classes. I wish there were more honesty and acknowledgment from the dance company that this school is not suited for complete beginners with no ballet background. It would have saved me and some others I know a lot of years.
Eugenia Ho
3
The beginner's class was a good introduction to ballet. However, beyond that, this studio is not suitable for complete beginners with no dance background. There is limited to no feedback given, due to the large class size. It was difficult to progress further in terms of technique.
If, however, you already have dance instruction elsewhere and want an additional class to learn more combinations, or if you have a ballet background, then this school will be suitable for you. All in all, it was still an experience to be taught by professionals.
Harper Yee
5
It's a great place to learn ballet for those who have no ballet background, and the fee is affordable as well. It's also better to wear a leotard and tights for class, especially for ladies who are new, as the ballet instructor will need to see your movements and steps to correct you easily. I have learned ballet before, so I know about it. Just go and try it to see if you like it too.
See
2
Class sizes are generally large (around 30–40 participants), which limits opportunities for individual feedback and corrections. Most instructors are either company-affiliated or retired professionals. Of those I’ve encountered, only a few have created a supportive and constructive learning environment. Rosa Park (a temporary substitute) and Ivan (a current substitute) stood out for their attentiveness, offering personalized corrections and adapting exercises when needed. This greatly enhances the learning experience.
As the class rates are significantly lower than those of typical adult studios, the range in student ability and maturity is understandably broader. While this is not an issue in itself, I have occasionally observed younger students, typically teenagers or those in university, offering unsolicited corrections to others (adults) during class, even while the instructor is still present. This reflects a lack of emotional intelligence and classroom awareness, and can come across as presumptuous, especially since they are fellow students, not qualified teachers.
While such behavior is not the fault of SB, it may be beneficial to establish a clear guideline that corrections should only be given by instructors. This would help maintain a respectful and focused environment where all students can feel safe to learn and grow.