At Living Arts, we are passionate about dance as an effective and organic way to express yourself. We offer classes for children aged 2 - 7 years old, teens aged 8 - 17 years old and adults aged 18 years and above! Our instructors are qualified and trained to teach the technical skills that you need but mostly importantly, they are also here to spark creativity and nurture laughter. Give yourself a minimum of 3 months to kick-start a brand new love affair with DANCE!
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Belly Dance
Belly dancing has been termed exotic, sensual and beautiful and is one of the oldest social dances. It is known to be less strenuous on the body and definitely more entertaining compared with lifting weights or sitting on a bike.
What will I learn?
- To strengthen your core muscle
- Increase flexibility
- Build leg and arm strength
- Burn as many calories as jogging and have fun while doing it
Who should learn?
Teens to senior adults who want to embrace their inner Goddess. *This is a special class where mummy and kids are encouraged to participate. Dance together side-by-side to strengthen your bond.
What do I wear?
- Fitting top
- Long/flowy skirt
- Scarf with beads
- No footwear required
Contemporary Dance
If you’ve watched So You Think You Can Dance, you will have an idea how Contemporary Dance looks like. If you don’t then… Contemporary Dance is a free form of dance where dancers will acquire a very versatile technique. You are given the chance to express yourself through swinging, kicking, rolling, jumping, sliding and movement exploration games. You make your own rules!
What will I learn?
- Increase your flexibility
- Fix your body alignment
- To increase your stamina and strength as a dancer
Who should learn?
Teens and adults of any physical capabilities
What do I wear?
- Soft ballet shoes/socks
- Ballet Leotard
- Baby Tee/Fitting Top
- Jazz/Dance pants
High School Musical (age 7-17)
High School Musical is a series of fun-filled class with dance choreographies inspired by broadway jazz, cheerleading, hip hop, rock & roll, movement exploration games and creative theatrical skills. Music from HSM Soundtrack 1 - 3, Glee Soundtrack, and other modern musical soundtracks.
What will I learn?
- To express yourself energetically and dramatically
- Boost your confidence and enhance your self-image
- Understand team work
- Challenge the body to be versatile in dance, acting and singing
Who should learn?
Kids and Adolescents between age 7 years to 17 years old with no experience or has a little bit of a dance background in ballet or rhythmic gymnastics, jazz, salsa, etc…
What do I wear?
- Fitting top
- Comfortable/stretchable shorts or tights
- No footwear required (socks only)
Hip Hop/Breakdance
Hip hop by its widest definition, can include a wide arrange of styles such as breaking, popping, locking and krumping, and even house dance. If you ever hear hip hop tracks on the radio and always feel like getting up to dance to the music but don’t know how, then this class is for you!
What will I learn?
- Body coordination and isolation
- To discover your own unique flair in this style
- Adopt the more aggressive side of your personality
- Good channel for showing your attitude
Who should learn?
Teenagers and young adults
What do I wear?
- A comfortable shirt
- Pants that allows you to move freely
- Jazz Sneakers/Dance shoes (available at Living Arts)
Jazzercise
Modern Jazz (age 7 - 15)
Modern jazz dance is a fusion of ballet and jazz dance techniques. This dance style emphasizes on technique and combination. Suitable for kids who has some foundation in dance, gymnastics or acrobatics.
Jazz dance is a lot of fun and a great way for kids to get exercise while developing their motor and spatial skills.
What will I learn?
- Boost your confidence and enhance your self-image
- To put meaning to music using dance and movement
- Challenge the body to be versatile in both technique and emotion
Who should learn?
Kids age 7 years old and above with a little bit of a dance background in ballet or rhythmic gymnastics, jazz, salsa, etc…
What do I wear?
- Fitting top/dance leotard
- Stretchable dance pants
- Ballet/Jazz shoes only
MTV Pop Dance
Little Dancer (Age 2 -4 years and 5- 7 years)
Colorful and imaginative! This class is designed to stimulate your child’s brain, nurture their creativity and self-expression. They are given the space, time and ideas to express themselves. The possibilities are endless! Dancing gives children a chance to recognize their own physical and mental strengths. As children often learn from watching, imitating and responding, values like discipline are instilled in them from the beginning of the program.
What will I learn?
- The ability to connect to music & rhythm
- A series of creative dance movements & fun games
- Improvement in overall body coordination, balance, posture, alignment and self-confidence
Who should learn?
Healthy children who wish to channel their energy into creative activities!
What do I wear?
- Our Little Dancer’s uniform
- No footwear required. Wear socks only.
Pole Dance
FITPOLE by VIVA VERTICAL
Inspired by gyms and fitness centers, this program combines pole oriented cardiovascular, weight(Strength) training and choreography to increase stamina, burn calories, improve muscle tone (Muscle sculpting) and build core strength.
EXOTICPOLE by VIVA VERTICAL
Inspired by women for women, this program combines sensuality of burlesque, confidence of cabaret with pole oriented dance choreography to improve coordination and burn calories.
Who should learn?
Anybody looking for a unique challenge and a sexy way to sculpt your body.
What do I wear?
- Tight tank top/Sports bra
- Comfortable/stretchable shorts or tights (show off your skin)
- No footwear required
Salsa & Bachata
Class descriptions will be uploaded soon. Please call us if you’d like to know more. Thank you.
Speech and Drama
Class descriptions and pictures will be uploaded soon. Please call us if you’d like to know more. Thank you.
Street Jam (age 7-12)
Looking for a class where you won’t just learn one style of dance? Then the street jam class is for you. Over the term, you will learn a new style of dance every month! You will learn every style from hip hop to salsa to line dancing to Latin dance to contemporary to lyrical and jazz dances!
What will I learn?
- Have a fun time being exposed to different types of dance.
- Totally heightened body coordination as you transit from one type of dance to another
- Build your stamina and boost your cardiovascular strength
- Fun way to socialize
Who should learn?
Kids and Adolescents between age 7 years to 12 years old
- A comfortable & fitting top
- Jazz/Dancing pants
- Jazz sneakers/Dance shoes
Taekwando
Basic Yoga
Basic Yoga . Hatha Yoga . Vinyasa Yoga . Partner Yoga . Kids Yoga
Yoga is allowing practice that links various physical postures as well as breathing and meditation techniques to integrate the body, mind and breath. Yoga can provide relief from the hustle and bustle of modern life. Think of yoga as a natural chill pill, free of side effects.
What will I learn?
- To coordinate breathing with movements to keep the body energised
- To restore your core strength, balance & mindfulness
- To balance the masculine and feminine energy in each individual
- To be able to use the exercises as a tool to guide and heal your everyday life
- To link physical postures, breathing and meditation techniques to integrate the body mind and breathe
Who should learn?
Adults of none/any fitness level but without physical limitations
What do I wear?
- Fitting top that is sweat absorbent
- Comfortably fitted pants
- No footwear required
- Bring your own mat or purchase them at our counter
