FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1) HOW DO I GET TO YOUR PREMISES?
Singapore Dance Theatre Ltd 201 Victoria Street, Bugis + #07-02/03 Singapore 188067 o Nearest MRT is Bugis. o From the MRT station, take the Bugis Junction Exit o Take the escalator up to level 2 of Bugis Junction o Follow signs to Bugis+ Mall, there will be a linkway between the 2 malls o Take the lift to level 7 of Bugis+ Mall (there are 2 lift lobbies on each side of the mall)
2) WHAT ARE YOUR OFFICE HOURS?
• Monday – Friday: 9.00am – 6.00pm • Our customer service officers will be at the front desk from 10.00am - 9.30pm.
3) WHAT EXACTLY IS BALLET?
• A classical dance form demanding highly developed technique • Ballet is best known for its virtuoso techniques such as multiple pirouettes and grand allegro, grand pas de deux, and high leg extensions • Ballet aims to improve posture, flexibility and grace through barre and centre work
4) AM I TOO OLD TO START LEARNING BALLET?
• Definitely not! Especially if you are physically able to and willing to try • Our classes cater to adults and working professionals with an age range of students from 20s to 40s • Students below the age of 16 are NOT PERMITTED to take Adult Dance Classes as the classes are catered to adults and working professionals only.
5) WHAT LEVEL SHOULD I ATTEND?
• Adult dance classes are suitable for those with or without prior ballet training. As classes are progressive and non-syllabus based, you may wish to purchase a trial card and decide if the level of the class is suitable for you. • Progression would be advised by the respective instructors subsequently. However, students could also opt to join in other classes (higher or lower level), should they feel that they are over-qualified / under-qualified in the current level.
6) WHAT ATTIRE SHOULD I COME IN? • Simple and comfortable. A simple leotard and a pair of tights or leggings / tight sweat pants or shorts paired with a tank top or t-shirt (men) with ballet slippers would best be recommended.
7) HOW CAN WE REGISTER AND MAKE PAYMENT? • Please approach our customer service officers to purchase a trial card, 8-lessons card or 16-lessons card. • Only Beginners 1 participants MUST register and paid for before the start of term.
8) HOW MUCH ARE THE CLASSES? • Trial card: $25 • 8-lessons card: $170 • 16-lessons card: $320 • Beginners 1: $160 per term (8 weeks) • Please note that the classes are deducted when you attend the class and the cards are valid for 6 months.
9) HOW LONG IS EACH CLASS?
• 90 minutes only.
10) DO YOU HAVE ANY CLASSES IN THE DAY?
• We have daytime classes on weekends and evening weekday classes.
11) ARE THERE ANY EXAMS OR IS THERE A SYLLABUS?
• No. Classes are progressive and non-syllabus based.
12) DO I NEED TO BE IN FULL ATTIRE IF I AM COMING FOR A TRIAL CLASS?
• We advise that you come in recommended attire – refer to Q6 but if you are unable to do so, you can come in anything you are comfortable in and can stretch in e.g. track pants and a tank top.
13) HOW MANY LESSONS ARE THERE IN A TERM?
• There are no definite number of lessons for each level as classes are progressive and non-syllabus based. • Beginners 1 has 8 lessons in a term throughout an 8-week period. • Please note that no make-up classes or refunds are allowed for Beginners 1 once enrolled.