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St. Anthony's Primary School

Chinese Dance

Explore Chinese culture through dance, building technique, teamwork, and confidence. Join us to grow as a performer and person.

Last updated 21 August 2026

The Chinese Dance CCA offers a vibrant and enriching platform for students to explore the beauty and heritage of Chinese culture through movement and performance. Rooted in tradition yet open to creativity, the programme nurtures both artistic expression and personal growth in every dancer.

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A large group of dancers in colorful costumes hold tambourines on a blue-lit stage, one dancer lifted overhead.
Three performers in colorful traditional Chinese costumes dance on stage, holding tambourines with legs raised high.
Children in blue and pink traditional costumes hold red fans on a stage under a Happy Chinese New Year banner.
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At the heart of the Chinese Dance CCA is a stimulating learning environment where students develop foundational techniques, improve body awareness, and express themselves with confidence and grace. Through structured training, they cultivate discipline while retaining their natural style of movement. Students are encouraged to be curious, creative, and expressive as they learn choreography and perform as a team.

Dance is not just movement; it is a form of communication. Our dancers learn to convey emotions and stories through their bodies, move in unison and counterpoint, and navigate stage space with precision and awareness. As they deepen their understanding of the relationship between movement and music, they also become more adaptable, responsive to rhythm, and confident in performing with presence and purpose.

Students in white shirts and black leggings perform synchronized back-arching stretches on a wooden gym floor.
Students in white shirts and black leggings lie on a wood floor raising one leg straight up in a dance class.
A large group of children in white tops and black pants perform a synchronized side stretch on a wooden gym floor.
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The Chinese Dance CCA plays a key role in developing students holistically. It cultivates essential values such as teamwork, resilience, and responsibility, which extend beyond the dance studio. As shared by our student leaders, the journey is as meaningful as the performances themselves. Whether lifting teammates in key moments of a routine, leading practices, or performing at significant events like the Singapore Youth Festival (SYF) and community showcases, students grow into confident individuals who take pride in contributing to a team.

Our members take on leadership roles, mentor younger dancers, and build lasting friendships. They experience the joy of achievement and the strength of unity, learning that every role matters deeply. For many, the journey in Chinese Dance becomes a cherished memory of laughter, perseverance, and shared success.

Ultimately, the Chinese Dance CCA empowers Anthonians with the knowledge, skills, and values to appreciate the arts and lead active, healthy lives. It is a celebration of tradition, creativity, and community, where every student learns to dance with heart, purpose, and pride.

 CCA teachers-in-charge and emails:

Mrs Michelle Yim au_lei_san_michelle@moe.edu.sg

Mdm Zhang Huili  zhang_huili@moe.edu.sg

Ms Foo Ying Ting  foo_yingting@moe.edu.sg


 Day(s)/Time:

Tuesday 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Dance Studio

Friday 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at PAL Room

All new members will join the Tuesday Session.