RAD Ballet Classes

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→ Term Dates for August - October 2011 (Pre-primary, Primary, Grade 1) Click Here

→ Term Dates for July - October 2011 (Grade 2) Click Here

→ Term Dates for July - September 2011 (Grade 3) Click Here

→ New Video posted: Talented young dancer! Click here to watch!

Class Schedule

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Kampong Chai Chee CCPre-Primary Ballet (At least 5 years old)
Sundays 5.00pm-5.45pm
Course Fee: $90-95 for 10 lessons

RAD Primary Ballet (6-7 years old)
Sundays 5.45pm-6.30pm
Course Fee: $90-95 for 10 lessons

RAD Grade 1
Sundays 4.15-5.15pm
Course Fee: $100-105 for 10 lessons

RAD Grade 2
Saturdays 5.45-6.45pm
Course Fee: $110-115 for 10 lessons

RAD Grade 3
Saturdays 6.45-7.45pm
Course Fee: $120-125 for 10 lessons

Coaching Classes:
RAD PrimarySaturdays 5.45-5.30pm (Starts January 2012)
Course Fee: $135-140 for 15 lessons (if exams are before coaching course ends, remaining classes would be reinstated as a normal lesson, and normal classes would be adjusted accordingly)

RAD Grade 1 (Starts November 2011)
Saturdays 5.00-5.45pm

RAD Grade 2 (Starts November 2011)
Sundays 3.15-4.15pm

RAD Grade 3 (Starts November 2011)
Wednesdays (timing to be confirmed)

For enquiries, please refer to Contacts

August - October 2011 Term Dates (Pre-Pri, Pri, Grade 1)

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Sundays:Grade 1 (4.15-5.00pm)
Pre-Primary (5.00-5.45pm)
Primary (5.45-5.30pm)
August 14, 21, 28
September 4, 11, 18, 25
October 2, 9, 16

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*Tentative term dates for rest of the year*

October 23, 30
November 13, 20, 27 (No lessons 6th November: Hari Raya Haji Holiday)
December 4, 11 (No lessons on 18th and 25th December: Christmas Break)
January (2012) 8, 15 (No lessons on 1st January: New Year Holiday)

Grade 2 July - October 2011 Term Dates

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Saturdays 5.45-6.45pm
July 30
August 13, 20
(NO CLASS on 6th August: National Day weekend break)
(NO CLASS on 27th August: Polling Day)
September 3, 10, 17, 24
October 1, 8, 15

~ Next term starts 27th October ~

Grade 3 July - September 2011 Term Dates

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Saturdays 6.45-7.45pm
July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
August 13, 20
(NO CLASS on 6th August: National Day weekend break)
(NO CLASS on 27th August: Polling Day)
September 3, 10, 17

~ Next term starts 24th September ~

May - July 2011 Term Dates (Grade 2)

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Saturdays 5.45-6.45pm
May 14, 21, 28
June 4, 11, 18 (No lessons on 25 June)
July 2, 9, 16, 23

~Next Term starts 30 July~

March - June 2011 Term Dates (Grade 3)

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Saturdays 6.45-7.45pm
March 26
April 2, 9, 16
May 14, 21, 28
June 4, 11, 18
NO Lessons on 25 June

~New term starts 2nd July~

May - July 2011 Term Dates (Pre-Pri, Pri, Grade 1)

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Sundays:
Grade 1 (4.15-5.00pm)
Pre-Primary (5.00-5.45pm)
Primary (5.45-5.30pm)

May 15, 22, 29
June 5, 12 (No lessons 19th and 26th June)
July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

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*Tentative term dates for rest of the year*

August 14, 21, 28
September 4, 11, 18, 25
October 2, 9, 16

October 23, 30
November 13, 20, 27 (No lessons 6th November: Hari Raya Haji Holiday)
December 4, 11, 18 (No lessons on 25th December: Christmas)
January (2012) 8, 15 (No lessons on 1st January: New Year Holiday)

Lovely young dancer!

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"Coppelia" Yeo-Jin Shim(10, Korea) 2010 Tsukuba International Ballet Contest

February - April 2011 Term Dates (Pre-Pri, Pri, G1)

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Sunday Normal lessons:
Pre-Primary (5.00-5.45pm)
Primary (5.45-5.30pm)
Grade 1 (4.15-5.00pm)

February 20, 27
March 6, 13, 20, 27
April 3, 10, 17, 24 (no class on 17th for pre-primary)
May 8 (make-up lesson for pre-primary)

~Next term starts: 15 May~

Coaching Classes
Primary (Wednesdays 7.15-8.00pm)
November 10, 24
December 1, 15
January 12, 19, 26
February 9, 16, 23 (No Lesson on 2nd Feb: CNY Eve)
March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Coaching Classes
Grade 1 (Saturdays 5.45-6.30pm)
November 20, 27
December 4, 18
January 8, 15, 22, 29
February 12, 19, 26 (No Lesson on 5th Feb: CNY Weekend)
March 5, 12, 19, 26
April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
-- Should the exams take place before coaching classes end, remaining coaching classes would be reinstated as normal lessons. This would result in extending the normal lessons for the term.

January - March 2011 Term Dates (Grade 2)

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Saturday Normal lessons:
Grade 2 (6.30-7.30pm)
January 8, 15, 22, 29
February 12, 19, 26 (No lesson on 5th Feb: CNY Weekend)
March 5, 12, 19

New Term Starts:
March 26th

Sunday Coaching Classes:
Grade 2 (6.30-7.30pm)
November 14, 21, 28
December 5, 19
January 9, 16, 23, 30
February 13, 20, 27
March 6, 13, 20, 27
April 3, 10, 17, 24
-- Should the exams take place before coaching classes end, remaining coaching classes would be reinstated as normal lessons. This would result in extending the normal lessons for the term.

November 2010 - February 2011 Term Dates (Pre-Pri, Pri, G1)

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Sunday Normal lessons:
Pre-Primary (5.00-5.45pm)
Primary (5.45-5.30pm)
Grade 1 (4.15-5.00pm)

November 21, 28
December 5, 12, 19
January 9, 16, 23, 30
February 13 (No Lesson on 6th Feb: CNY Weekend)

~ Next term starts: 20th February 2011

Coaching Classes
Primary (Wednesdays 7.15-8.00pm)
November 10, 24
December 1, 15
January 12, 19, 26
February 9, 16, 23 (No Lesson on 2nd Feb: CNY Eve)
March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Coaching Classes
Grade 1 (Saturdays 5.45-6.30pm)
November 20, 27
December 4, 18
January 8, 15, 22, 29
February 12, 19, 26 (No Lesson on 5th Feb: CNY Weekend)
March 5, 12, 19, 26
April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
-- Should the exams take place before coaching classes end, remaining coaching classes would be reinstated as normal lessons. This would result in extending the normal lessons for the term.

October - December 2010 Term Dates (Grade 2)

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Saturday Normal lessons:
Grade 2 (6.30-7.30pm)
October 9, 16, 23, 30
November 6, 13, 20, 27
December 4, 18 (No class on 11th Dec: Adult Ballet Open House)
~ Term break: December 25, January 1 ~

New term:
Starts 9 January 2011

Sunday Coaching Classes:
Grade 2 (6.30-7.30pm)
November 14, 21, 28
December 5, 19
January 9, 16, 23, 30
February 13, 20, 27
March 6, 13, 20, 27
April 3, 10, 17, 24
-- Should the exams take place before coaching classes end, remaining coaching classes would be reinstated as normal lessons. This would result in extending the normal lessons for the term.

Recommended Attire for Tots, Pre-Primary and Primary

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Ideal attire for Tots, Pre-Primary and Primary
Pink Short Sleeve Leotard
RAD Pink Skirt
Pink Socks
Pink Ballet shoes

Acceptable attire for first day
Anything that you feel pretty in!

Hairstyle
Hairband/clips for girls with short hair
Bun (preferably using gel) for girls with long hair

Where to get attire
Come 15-20mins early before class for fitting of ballet shoes, leotard and skirt.
Hair accessories also available.

If you prefer to get the attire yourself, you can visit Costumes Connection located at Golden Landmark Hotel (opposite Raffles Hospital) near Bugis MRT
How to get there --> http://web.singnet.com.sg/~costumes/Contact.htm

Other good ballet shops to visit are Sonata and OKH in Orchard area. Click Here for list of ballet shops locations and opening hours.

Christmas Cards 2008!

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Thank you little darlings for your thoughtful cards! I love you all! =P

Pre-Primary Class 19th October 2008

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Princesses going for a walk today

We're going to do the princess walk =) Backs straight, chin up, and don't look down!

Princesses must hold your skirts!

Lovely princesses =P

Point your toes!

Tots and Pre-Primary Girls

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Megan being a mouse =P

Genet always cheery before class..during class...hmmm...haha!

Sweet little Dayna!

Map of Geylang West CC

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Address:
PA Link
1205 UPPER BOON KENG ROAD, Singapore 387311
Contact No. : 67483024
Fax No. : 67472753
Operating Hours : 09:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Payment Hours : 09:00 AM - 09:30 PM
How To Get Here:
MRT: Kallang station (EW10) Bus No: 21,26,31,853,961,2,13, 51,62,67,80,100.
OR Bus No 175 stops directly outside the CC.

Map:
Show Map from Singapore Land Authority Website

Since the streetdirectory.com has been down without maps for so long, i've decided to draw out a rough map of how to get there...pardon my lousy drawing...i'm a ballet teacher not an artist =P

	Locality Map
	Locality Map

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Geylang West Community Club (C ...
1205 Upper Boon Keng Roa ... (S)387311
lat 1.016204
long 103.581709
Singapore District : Kallang
Related	:	Singapore Landmarks
		Singapore Florist
		Kallang Hotels

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Getting to Geylang West CC in Ten Steps

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1. Turn left after coming out from Kallang MRT gantry

2. Outside the station, roll down the ramp and continue to roll straight...just before u roll onto the road at the end, turn left.

3. Go straight until u reach the traffic light just before a bus stop.

4. Cross the road

5. Go straight agaaaaiiinnn.....till u reach the end den.....

6. Turn right! Note the area marked in red "Block 11"...just in case u get lost =P

7. Walk straight for another like 15 steps...den u can turn left to cross the road

8. Turn right after crossing

9. Walk straight all the way until...

10. You see GWCC!!!

Map of Kampong Chai Chee CC

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Photo of Kampong Chai Chee CC and address:
PA Link
200 BEDOK NORTH AVENUE 1, KAMPONG CHAI CHEE COMMUNITY CENTRE, Singapore 469752
Contact No. : 62419878
Fax No. : 64485241
Operating Hours : 09:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Payment Hours : 09:00 AM - 09:30 PM

Map:
Show Map from Singapore Land Authority Website

Since the streetdirectory.com has been down without maps for so long, i've decided to draw out a rough map of how to get there...pardon my lousy drawing...i'm a ballet teacher not an artist =P

Getting to KPCC from Bedok MRT in 10 steps!

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1. From the MRT gantry, go down the escalator and turn right.

2. When you exit from the mrt, u'll see this scene:
Turn left along this sheltered walkway and...

3. Walk straighttttttttttt

4. Continue walking straight along the shelter...there's a hawker centre on the right if you're hungry hehe...

5. Cross the road towards the red building (called Princess). There's a MacDonald's there if you're STILL hungry muahaha...

6. Cut through Princess by walking along the Eastern Specialist Centre...

7. Cross the road and turn left. You'll see many staircases...u can use any staircase EXCEPT the first staircase....the first staircase will just take u up a very long way..up and up the hill hahaha.

8. If you use the 2nd staircase, this is wat you'll see. walk through the whole length of HDB blocks..

9. Somewhere at the end u'll see a sheltered walkway. walk to it!

10. KPCC!!!!!

Ballet Shops

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Cool Ballet Stuff
My own blogsite for dancewear, ballet and dance gifts, and ballet and dance accessories.
http://coolballetstuff.blogspot.com

Costumes Connection (Recommended)
390, Victoria Street, #03-23 Golden Landmark Singapore 188061
Tel: 6292 5529
Fax: 6292 4339
Email: costumes@singnet.com.sg
Opening hours:
Monday to Saturday 10am to 6pm
Sunday 12noon to 2pm
Closed on public holidays

Sonata Dancewear
150 Orchard Road #03-05, Orchard Plaza, Singapore 238841
Tel: 6738 2018
Fax: 6734 8462
Email: sonata@sonata.com.sg
Opening Hours:
Monday to Saturday 11am - 7pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

50 East Coast Road #01 - 125 Roxy Square Singapore 428769
Tel: 6447 0070
Opening Hours:
Tuesday to Friday 1pm - 8pm
Saturday and Sunday 11am - 6pm

OKH Ballet Centre
19 Tanglin Road, #03-19, Tanglin Shopping Centre, Singapore 247909
Tel : 6732 0129
Fax : 6738 5087
Email : mailto:okhsales@okhballet.com.sg
Opening Hours :
Monday to Friday 10.30am - 6pm
Saturday 10.30am - 5pm
Sunday Closed
Closed on major public holidays (Please call to check)

My Dance Story

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~I've decided to tell my dance story...as an inspiration to other dancers and dancer-to-bes. Enjoy!~

I first started dancing at the age of 5...and took my first Primary RAD exam at 7. Unfortunately, my parents stopped my classes when we shifted to a new town that did not offer ballet classes. When a Yamaha School was set up there a few years later, I dragged my mother to the school to let me sign up for classes. I was so upset when I found out they didn't have classes "for my age and grade at the moment". On the other hand, I guess my parents were quite relieved as my piano lessons were already eating into their pockets.

I continued on with life of course =P...but still looking with envy at other girls dressed in pink leotard and skirts on their way to ballet lessons. My passion still burned in me...and grew as I read ballet story books at the Tampines Regional Library. When I finished reading all the ballet books available, I had to switch libraries...

Just when I thought I could find no more ballet books to read, I chanced upon an RAD guidebook for Pre-primary to Grade 5. Using my window sill as a barre while I carefully copied the pictures in the book which I placed on a music stand, I began my self-taught ballet at the age of 13. Soon I found that I wasn't able to understand the steps on my own. What made me decide I had to find a teacher was this step called "glissades". It was mind-boggling...the pictures only showed poses of the movement...but nothing between the poses. (yeah, I didn't have internet at that time for me to click on "glissades" and watch a real dancer execute the step)

I started calling up dance schools in the yellow pages...I was going nuts...I just had to dance! The rates they quoted to me were all for adult beginners...which were too expensive for someone like me with an $18/week allowance. I finally found my beloved teacher, Mrs Lim Soo Chern through a church friend. I was 15. Mrs Lim allowed me to stomp around her studio with the rest of her Grade 6 students...letting me find my way. My fellow classmates were extremely helpful, agreeing to come down earlier every week to coach me just before lessons.

2 yrs later, I took my Intermediate Foundation (RAD Vocational Exams)...with a sprained ankle. Yeah I was seriously depressed and freaked out about my ankle. But things turned out okay. The next few years I took Grades 6-8, achieving perfect scores for Grades 6 & 7. My Grade 6 was done with my still-recovering ankle, and Grade 7 was done with a fresh sprain on the other leg. Grade 8 was done with stress fractures on both legs from the knees down to the feet. I found out that I had very lax ligaments...so that in addition to my late and accelerated training caused all my injuries.

I finally did my latest examination in 2005 (Intermediate RAD) with a pinched nerve in my foot which didn't allow me to dance for the crucial last 2wks before the exams. So far, I have danced with SDT in the role of snowflakes in The Nutcracker in Dec 2005 (with the pinched nerve and a sprained toe) as well as "dance of the hours" in Coppelia March 2007 (for once no injury!). I'm glad that my passion has driven me to survive such "ordeals".

As a full-time ballet teacher now, my wish is to be able to pass down the art and passion of dancing.

I hope my story has inspired you! Do email me with your own stories which I would gladly post here =P

Keep on dancing and live your dreams!

Contact Information

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Most information can be found on the blog. but if all else fails, you can email me at tanjoni@gmail.com.

For course registration, you can register directly or online at the respective CCs.

Kampong Chai Chee CC
200 BEDOK NORTH AVENUE 1, KAMPONG CHAI CHEE COMMUNITY CENTRE, Singapore 469752 Show Map
Contact No.: 62419878
Fax No.: 64485241
Operating Hours: 09:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Payment Hours: 09:00 AM - 09:30 PM
How To Get Here:
BEDOK MRT BEDOK BUS INTERCHANGE FEEDER SERVICE 60 (ONE BUS STOP)

Geylang West CC
1205 UPPER BOON KENG ROAD, Singapore 387311 Show Map
Contact No.: 67483024
Fax No.: 67472753
Operating Hours: 09:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Payment Hours: 09:00 AM - 09:30 PM
How To Get Here:
MRT: Kallang station (EW10) Bus No: 21,26,31,853,961,2,13, 51,62,67,80,100.
OR Bus No 175 stops directly outside the CC.

My Teachers Day

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I felt so old receiving all the teachers day gifts haha! nyway...thanks to all who gave me those sweet presents and wishes. decided to take pics of the things i got for my very first tcher's day hehe...so so so sweet..i'm like so touched!!!

E-card frm Mel Teo. it was a really really hilarious ecard!!! i replayed it like crazy hahahaha!

From my Saturday and Sunday Classes

This one has my name...with an extra letter "e" on it ehhehehe..."e" for extraodinary? =PPppPP

The cute cute card on the left made me laugh from saturday till sunday. sssoooo cute!!!!

okie...i love my first teacher's day ehhehe...thanks to all who made it so memorable!! =P I love you guys!!!