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6 Best Ballroom Dance Classes in Singapore (2026)

Looking for ballroom dance classes in Singapore? Six studios that list waltz, tango, cha-cha and other Latin or Standard dances for adults and kids.

By: Amir Wahab
Edited by: Amir Wahab
Published: 7 Oct 2026
Reading time: 5 min read

A couple practising a ballroom hold with an instructor in a bright mirrored studio

Ballroom dancing covers two families: Standard dances such as waltz, tango, foxtrot and quickstep, and Latin dances such as cha-cha, rumba, samba and jive. This list is for readers who want partner and social dancing specifically, not general dance classes of every genre. Each studio below says on its own website that it teaches ballroom, Latin or both, and every description is attributed to what the studio publishes. We have left out fees and trial terms because these change often, so check each studio's booking page or message the team for current schedules. For wider choices, see our guides to dance studios and salsa classes.

1. The DanceSport Academy (tda)

The DanceSport Academy, which brands itself tda, says it was founded in 2006 by national dancesport champions and opened its studio in 2009. Its site lists a Beginner Latin and Ballroom programme with Latin partnering, Latin solo and standard ballroom classes, and notes that learners may join with or without a partner. The standard ballroom class is described as covering waltz, tango and foxtrot. Besides group classes, the academy lists private coaching, an open routine class for dancers with a background, a social night, and separate programmes for kids and active agers. It also describes wedding and technique lessons. Classes are held at its Far East Shopping Centre studio, and its booking page lets you check timetables before committing to anything.

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2. JJ Dance Academy

JJ Dance Academy, formerly John and Josephine Dance Creative, says it has taught ballroom, Latin and social dance in Singapore since 1999 and now operates under new leadership. Its site describes adult classes that run from beginner to competitive level, with group, semi-private and private lessons, and states that its group classes are solo-friendly, so no partner is required. Social styles such as salsa and rock and roll are listed alongside the ballroom and Latin dances. The academy also lists wedding dance coaching, classes for children from age four, practice and social evenings for members, and medal tests with the UKA of England. The studio sits in Bras Basah Complex, close to several MRT stations.

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3. Galaxy Dance Academy

Galaxy Dance Academy describes itself as a home for ballroom and Latin dance in Singapore since 2009, with coaching for both children aged four to seventeen and adults. Its homepage offers two clear paths: a kids group class and an adult group class, and the adult option is described as needing no partner and no previous experience. The site invites newcomers to book a trial class online or to chat with the team on WhatsApp, which makes it easy to ask about levels before turning up. The studio is on Purvis Street, and the academy says it is near three MRT stations in the City Hall area. Its public pages are brief, so ask the team for syllabus details.

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4. Ballroom Dance Academy Singapore

Ballroom Dance Academy Singapore says it teaches International Standard, Latin American and New Vogue dances to newcomers, social dancers and advanced competitors. Its beginner page describes a four-week taster course covering cha-cha, jive, waltz and tango, with a monthly social night for practice, and the academy notes that beginners complete this taster before moving into level one or foundation classes. Foundation classes are listed separately for Standard (waltz, foxtrot, tango, quickstep) and Latin (cha-cha, samba, rumba, jive), followed by pre-intermediate, intermediate, pre-advanced and advanced open classes, where instructor assessment is required. Kids classes are also listed. Classes run at its studio in Concorde Shopping Centre on Outram Road, and the site publishes a contact form and opening hours.

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5. Ben Lau Dance

Ben Lau Dance operates from a studio in historic Tiong Bahru and says on its site that it teaches all ballroom and Latin dance styles, with a stated focus on quality of movement rather than only memorising steps. Its dance class page lists four class categories: Latin solo with techniques, Latin and ballroom, social dance, and Latin dance, each with its own booking link. The site also mentions thematic movement courses aimed at fitness and physical condition. Its about section says its teacher, Benedict, has represented Malaysia internationally in dance, and the studio publishes an online contact form alongside links to its social channels. The site does not print a current timetable on the page we read, so confirm availability before visiting.

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6. Dancer's Dream Studio

Dancer's Dream Studio is a good fit if you want Latin ballroom for children and teens. Its programme page describes a syllabus-based Latin dance curriculum with playful elements, starting with Twinkle Tots for ages two and a half to four, then Pre Bronze, Bronze, Silver and Gold levels, a Teens class, and an audition-only Advanced group. The early classes introduce rhythms such as cha-cha, samba and jive. The studio links to UKA medal examinations on its site and says advanced students take part in medal tests, competitions and showcases. Although the page says its programme runs from toddlers to adults, the class listings we read are for young dancers. The studio says visits are by appointment only.

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How to choose

Decide whether you want Standard, Latin or both. Standard covers waltz, tango, foxtrot and quickstep in a closed hold, while Latin covers cha-cha, rumba, samba and jive with more hip action. Most studios here list both, but their beginner courses may start with only a few dances.
Check whether you need a partner. Several studios on this list say their group classes are solo-friendly or open to people without a partner, while others teach couples. Read the class description or ask the team how partners are rotated, especially if you are coming alone after work.
Look at the pathway after the beginner course. Some studios publish foundation, intermediate and advanced levels with assessment, others describe medal tests, showcases or competitions. If you only want social dancing, ask whether there are practice nights or socials. If you want to compete, ask about coaching.
Match the studio to the learner. A few of these schools run children's classes as well as adult ones, and one focuses mainly on young Latin dancers. Check the age bands each studio publishes, whether classes are in groups or private, and whether wedding dance coaching is offered separately.
Confirm practical details directly. Schedules, fees, trial terms and class sizes change, and we do not list them here. Use each studio's booking page or WhatsApp, check the location and nearest MRT, and ask which dances the first course will cover before you commit to a block of lessons.

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Published 7 Oct 2026. No changes recorded since.

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Amir Wahab

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Amir Wahab is the founder and editor of LocalRank, an independent Singapore rankings and local guides publication.

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