Performing Arts

Explore our Performing Arts CCAs — Modern Dance, Malay Dance, and Handbells Ensemble — where pupils build skills, express creativity, and perform at events like the Singapore Youth Festival.

Last updated 10 July 2026

Performing Arts CCAs with schedules, teachers and venues

CCA	DAY/TIME	TEACHER I/C	VENUE	WET WEATHER VENUE
Malay Dance	Tuesday 3.30 pm - 5.30 pm Friday 7.30 am - 9.00 am	Mdm Nur Shabana (i/c) Mdm Norsyuhadah Bte Mohd Khaidzir (2 i/c) Mdm Faridah Bte Abdul Razak (SDP) Mdm Ow Pei Fern Yvonne Mdm Quek Leng Leng	Dance Studio	Dance Studio
Modern Dance	Monday and Thursday 3.30 pm - 5.30 pm Friday 7.30 am - 9.00 am	Mr Mohamed Salleh (i/c) Mdm Lian Huan (2 i/c) Miss Nur Effah (SDP) Mdm Joyce Lye Ms Teng Pei Fang	PAL Room	PAL Room
Handbells Ensemble	Wednesday 3.30 pm - 5.30 pm Friday 7.30 am - 9.00 am	Mr Ramesh S/O Kunasegaran (i/c) Miss Faith Chiu (2 i/c) Mr Canisius Ching (SDP) Mrs Thaifur Alias Mrs Bettina Chiang (FAJT)	Band Room & Music Rooms	Band Room & Music Rooms

Synopsis

Modern Dance

The objective of this CCA is to nurture pupils’ appreciation for the beauty and expressive potential of modern dance, while exposing them to a rich variety of dance genres and styles. Through movement exploration, choreography, and performance, pupils develop a keen sense of musicality, spatial awareness, and artistic expression. Dance provides a meaningful platform for pupils to communicate ideas and emotions, fostering creativity, confidence, and a deeper sensitivity to form, flow, and visual composition.

Dancers will undergo foundational training to build strong technique and versatility, and will have opportunities to participate in performances and competitions that showcase their artistry and growth. Regular participation ensures continuity in learning and enables pupils to refine their movements, enhance group synchronisation, and present polished, visually engaging performances.

The team’s accolades include Distinctions at the SYF Arts Presentation and Gold Awards at the Asia Arts Festival.

Malay Dance

The different Malay dance forms make up the multi-cultural mosaic that is Singapore. All pupils will go through an audition. Shortlisted pupils will be invited to join the CCA where they will explore the five basic Malay dance rhythms - Asli, Inang, Masri, Zapin, and Ronggeng (Joget) – while developing social awareness and relationship management. They will have a chance to represent the school in various competitions and performances such as Singapore Youth Festival.

Handbells Ensemble (Membership by school selection only)

Handbells Ensemble is a niche Performing Arts music instrumental CCA, which aims to provide pupils with the experience and exposure to regular performances. Pupils learn music theory and acquire a high level of discipline and resilience through the regular practices. There are fun-filled Games Day, an intensive camp, a Performing Arts concert. Pupils are selected through formal auditions

Modern Dance

Children in yellow jackets and black outfits pose energetically, holding black hats with stars, one child wears a colorful rainbow dress.

Seven performers in red costumes dance on a warmly lit stage, each holding woven baskets overhead.

Children in black tuxedos perform a coordinated dance on stage before a crowd.

Group of young performers in black tops holding trophies and certificates at the 12th Asia Arts Festival 2025 banner.

Children in white and blue traditional costumes perform a synchronized dance on a blue-lit stage, some seated on stools.

Malay Dance

A large group of female dancers in blue and green costumes with tall floral yellow headdresses pose at NUS Museum.

Handbells Ensemble

Children wearing black gloves and colorful scarves hold gold handbells during an outdoor performance.

Seven children in white outfits wearing black gloves hold handbells during a stage performance.