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Audition 2026
Elite Classical Ballet and Contemporary
Soloists Audition
The Apprentice Ballet and Contemporary Company (TAC) is the Pre-Professional division of TEAMdpa. It focuses on specialised training for Soloists in Classical Ballet and Contemporary for outstanding Apprentice Team students. To be selected as a TAC soloist, dancers have to be part of The Apprentice Team (Troupe Competition) later on.
*The prerequisite to be part of troupes is not required for PSLE, O’ Levels and A' Levels Students and Soloists with multiple items.
The Apprentice Contemporary Company (TAC) dancers are required to join an additional Contemporary class which train their skills in Contemporary Techniques besides Classical Ballet on a weekly basis. Optional for dancers of age 14 years and above with extensive experience.
All TAC Contemporary dancers will be eligible for and trained towards the Rambert Contemporary Dance Exams (U.K.) and certification by the end of the programme.
To find out more, visit our Contemporary faculty: https://www.dacademy.com.sg/2026tacaudition
TAC Elite Dancers can look forward to the following opportunities:
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Potential recipient of the 2026/27 TEAMdpa Scholarships
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Singapore and International Pre Professional Competition Platforms
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Oversea Immersion Programmes
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Train by selected DPA full-time teaching faculty who have extensive experience in choreography and competitions
Important Information:
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We seek your understanding that only top 70% of dancers (base on scores) will be selected during the Audition due to high demand and limited spaces.
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Please note that Soloists selected for the TAC are not required to register or pay for the Troupe Audition later on. You will be automatically included in the Troupe selection. However, you must still attend the Audition day so we can assess Troupe standards and consider you for additional items such as Solo, Duo, Trio, and Ensemble in other dance styles like Lyrical, Jazz, Acrobatic, National, or Demi Character. Results for the TAC audition will be released by 21st July 2026. If you are not selected for the TAC, you may then register for The Apprentice Team Troupe Audition.
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To learn more about our competition teams, please visit this page: TEAMdpa Competition Teams.
6th July 2026, Monday (School Holiday) @ DPA Ang Mo Kio
Weekly Training Schedules: August 2026 - July 2027
The training schedules and locations are available via this link: Weekly Training Schedules.
(Last update: 13 June 2026)
Registration opens on 1st June 2026 and ends on 1st July 2026
Those who missed the audition you may write in to apprentice@dancepointe.com.sg
Open to non DPA Students : You may write in to the email to apply for an online audition.
Elite Troupe Competition Teams Audition
At Dancepointe Academy, we are dedicated to providing exceptional Dance Education through our TEAMdpa Talent Program; The Apprentice Team, tailored for selected outstanding dancers to compete in a Troupe setting. This programme encompasses several age-specific levels:
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Teeny Apprentice (6-7 Y/O)
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First Apprentice (8-9 Y/O)
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Junior Apprentice (10-12 Y/O)
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Youth Apprentice (13-15 Y/O)
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Senior Apprentice (16 Y/O and above)
You may click on www.dacademy.com.sg/audition2026 for dTEAM - a contemporary competition group for 14yo and above
(Strong Contemporary background is required)
21st November 2026, Saturday
@DPA Ang Mo Kio
4th September 2026, Friday (School Holiday) v@DPA City Square Mall
4th September 2026, Friday (School Holiday)
@DPA Ang Mo Kio
Weekly Training Schedules: October 2026 - August 2027
The training schedules will be available via this link : Weekly Training Schedules
The Apprentice Team Dancers can look forward to the following opportunities:
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Apprentice Team Troupe training sessions are subsidised up to 50%.
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Potential recipient of the 2026/27 Scholarships and Bursaries (TEAMdpa Financial Assistance Plan)
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Singapore and Overseaa Competition Platforms
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Weekly Acrobatic Dance training
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Additional Items in Solo, Duo, Trio or Ensemble in various dance styles, in addition to Troupe dance item
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Train by selected DPA full-time teaching faculty who have extensive experience in choreography and Competitions
Important Information:
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Please note that Soloists selected for the TAC are not required to register or pay for the Troupe Audition later on. You will be automatically included in the Troupe selection. However, you must still attend the Audition day so we can assess Troupe standards and consider you for additional items such as Solo, Duo, Trio, and Ensemble in other dance styles like Lyrical, Jazz, Acrobatic, National, or Demi Character. Results for the TAC audition will be released by 21st July 2026. If you are not selected for the TAC, you may then register for The Apprentice Team Troupe Audition.
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Registration for the Apprentice Team Troupe Audition closes on 25th August 2026. Any late registrations will be reviewed case by case. Note that the dancers would need to learn the videos before attending the Audition. *A video will be sent out on the 30th August 2026 for the candidates to learn and present during the audition. All auditionees will be guided by a teacher who will be going through the dance routine during the audition.
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To learn more about our competition teams, please visit this page: TEAMdpa Competition Teams
Registration opens on 1st July 2026 and ends on 25th August 2026
Those who missed the audition you may write in to apprentice@dancepointe.com.sg
Open to non DPA Students : You may write in to the email to apply for an online audition.
