Competition Teams

To celebrate and support the exceptional talents within TEAMdpa, Dancepointe Academy proudly offers scholarships that recipients can apply towards termly school fees and official Dancepointe merchandise. These scholarships serve to recognise the dedication and hard work of our dancers, encouraging them to continue their impressive performances into the upcoming year.

In 2025, Dancepointe Academy awards scholarships and awards totaling $15,000 to honor outstanding individual competition team dancers and exceptional troupe competition achievements.

Top Awardees for 2025 Achievements:

Gold Scholarship Award ($400 )

Hallie Lim Ziqi

Chloe Chiam Kai Xuan

Neo Yixin Danielle

Vivienne Crystalynne Elle Lie

Silver Scholarship Award ($300)

Clarice Lioe Xiu Ting

Bronze Scholarship Award ($200)

Chloe Wei Hong Chan

Chua Ruixi Margaret

Teo Ting Guang

Qiu Weining

Avalynn Cheam Ya Wen

Angelina Chong Yi Ting

Shoo Yi Xuan Hannah

Liang Xiuqi Skyla

Click on to see the full list of recipients.

Additionally, we provide Dance Education Bursaries to assist students, ensuring that every member of the Dancepointe family has the opportunity to pursue their passion for dance. These bursaries are accessible to all outstanding students enrolled at Dancepointe Academy.

Awardees for $10,000 Bursary Overseas Dance Studies:
2023 - Ng Jun Xin, Rambert School Of Contemporary Dance; U.K.

2011 - Leane Lim, Central Ballet London U.K.

Awardees for $3,500 Bursary Overseas Dance Science Studies:
2024 - Ng Xian Fei, Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance U.K.

Drop us an email at enquires@dancepointe.com.sg to find out more.

TEAMdpa : Our Competition Teams

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 program encompasses several age-specific levels:

Teeny Apprentice (6-7 years old)
First Apprentice (8-9 years old)
Junior Apprentice (10-12 years old)
Youth Apprentice (13-15 years old)
Senior Apprentice (16 years old and above)

The Apprentice Team programme is designed to develop and nurture top talents, preparing dancers for careers as Professional Dancers, Teachers, or Choreographers globally and locally. Our curriculum includes intensive training in Ballet, Lyrical, Contemporary, Jazz, and Acrobatics. Dancers participate in Competitions as a Troupe, with acrobatics and conditioning exercises integrated into our Troupe training. The teams are trained by selected DPA full-time teaching faculty who have extensive experience in choreography and competitions.

Selected dancers will also have opportunities to compete in additional items such as Solo, Duo, Trio, or Ensembles in Ballet, Lyrical, Contemporary, Jazz, Acrobatics and National Dance. Exceptional dancers with proficiency in Ballet, Contemporary and Jazz will be selected for Pre-Professional training as Soloists through The Apprentice Company (TAC). For further details, please visit the next tab: The Apprentice Company for Soloists.

TEAMdpa dancers will gain priority access to global and local competitions, international dance exchanges, and public performances, consistently achieving high honors and scholarships at prestigious competitions. In the past years, we have had fruitful years, attaining 1st to 3rd Positions, Grand Prix Awards and Scholarships from various dance competitions in Singapore (2007-2026), Kuala Lumpur (2023, 2026), Italy (2018), Hong Kong (2018,2023-2024), Barcelona (2015), Bangkok (2011,2015,2024,2026) and Perth (2013).

2026 marked another milestone for Dancepointe at the Youth America Grand Prix, as we advanced to the YAGP Finals in Houston with 2 soloists, 1 trio, and 3 troupes — a proud achievement that reflects the dedication, talent, and hard work of our dancers.

Annually, TEAMdpa dancers use their extensive portfolios for successful Direct School Admission (DSA) applications, securing placements in top Secondary Schools and Junior Colleges.

The TEAMdpa program is heavily subsidized by 50%, with additional Scholarship Awards of $30,000 annually for exceptional soloists and another set of $5,000 bursaries for those needing financial aid.

The audition for 2026/2027 The Apprentice Team Troupes, and the additional items will be held on 4th September 2026 at Dancepointe Academy HQ @ Ang Mo Kio and City Square Mall. Learn more at www.dancepointe.com.sg/audition2026

For any queries on this programme, please email us at apprentice@dancepointe.com.sg, we are happy to share with you on the TEAMdpa programme.

Explore our past achievements and the accolades received by our dancers at: www.dancepointe.com.sg/achievements.

The Apprentice Company

Elite Classical Ballet Soloists

The Apprentice 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 The Apprentice Team (Troupe Competition) later on. The Company is trained by selected DPA full-time teaching faculty who have extensive experience in choreography and competitons.

*The prerequisite to be part of troupes is not required for PSLE, O’ Levels and A' Levels Students and those soloists with multiple items.

Read more on TAC Contemporary here www.dacademy.com.sg/audition2026

Soloist Private Class Rate + Troupe Training is only at $110 per hour, inclusive of studio rental and choreography fees, at a subsidised rate. Dancepointe Academy offers affordable rates so that these opportunities can be reached out to more dancers.

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.

TAC Ballet Curriculum Structure:

Train in Classical Ballet Variations, conditioning, and strengthening
Non-syllabus work focusing on Classical Ballet techniques, performance quality and artistry
Participation in multiple Pre-Professional Classical Ballet Competitions such Youth America Grand Prix, Asian Grand Prix Singapore, Asian Grand Prix Hong Kong, Masterpiece International, International Ballet Grand Prix & World Ballet Grand Prix.
Only students with Distinction in their most recent ballet exam are eligible to apply for this Team. Ballet results are not required from the 5 & 6years old. TAC dancers will be exempted from RAD coaching class, unless required.

TAC Contemporary Curriculum Structure:

Learn the various contemporary techniques such as Cunningham, Graham, Limón and Release Technique
To prepare them in Pre Professional platforms for Contemporary Solo such as Youth America Grand Prix, Asian Grand Prix, Masterpiece International and International Ballet Grand Prix
To enhance their opportunities in Direct School Admission Auditions when Ballet and Contemporary are most popular style of dance
Trained for the Rambert Contemporary Dance Exams (U.K.) and certification by the end of the programme

All TAC contemporary soloists are required to join an additional Contemporary group class to train their skills in Contemporary Techniques besides Classical Ballet on a weekly basis. A consistent training regime in the contemporary dance technique will grow the dancer’s understanding and confidence in performing the technique. This is optional for dancers age 14years and above with extensive experience.

Age eligibility (In the national year that they will be competing):

Classical Ballet Soloists: From age 5 years with Distinctions in RAD exams. For 5-6 years old with no exams, you may apply.

Auditions for 2026/2027 TAC Ballet and Contemporary Soloists will be held on 6th July 2026 at Dancepointe Academy HQ @ Ang Mo Kio. Newly selected dancers will start their training from August 2026. The audition for Troupes, and other Soloists in Lyrical and Jazz will be held on 4th September 2026. Learn more at www.dancepointe.com.sg/audition2026

For any queries on this programme, please email us at apprentice@dancepointe.com.sg, we are happy to share with you on the TEAMdpa programme. For our achievements in competitions, click on www.dancepointe.com.sg/achievements

Exceptional Achievements:

TAC Classical and Contemporary Soloists and Troupes at YAGP Finals and Semi finals; Scored Top 12 for Contemporary large group in YAGP Finals 2026
Over 800 medals per year.
Scholarship recipients to renowned International Competitions: YAGP Semi Finals, Asian Grand Prix, International Ballet Grand Prix, Asian Elite Dance Competition and Canaan Dance International and Petipa Grand Prix Competition
Scholarship recipients to renowned Summer Programmes: European School of Ballet, Joffrey Ballet, Berlin State Ballet, Colorado Ballet Academy,Elmhurst Ballet School, The School of Ballet Theatre, Queensland Ballet Academy, Tanya Pearson Academy, Soki Ballet International, Marlupi Dance Academy, Master Ballet Academy, Vaganova Ballet Academy at St Peterburg and Bolshoi Ballet Academy at Moscow

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