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Waterway Primary School

Modern Dance

Explore how Modern Dance CCA builds students' skills in contemporary styles like Hip Hop and Jazz, while nurturing values, leadership, and teamwork through performances and events.

Last updated on 10 October 2026

Modern Dance CCA seeks to inspire students who are passionate in dance. We aim to grow their dance talent and develop their skills.

Several children in white and navy school uniforms raise their arms during a group dance activity indoors.

Warming up before practice

Besides ethnic dance, students also learn contemporary dance styles such as Hip Hop and Jazz through this CCA. Under the guidance of experienced dance teachers and instructors, we aim to provide students with a robust foundation in dance.

The school's values of Responsibility and Self-discipline are fostered through the strong rigor in our dance practices, where students learn and master different dance techniques and styles in a safe, enriching environment.

Girls perform a dance routine in a school hall, waving large blue fabric pieces while wearing blue and white outfits.

Practicing choreographed routine in the school hall

As students perform choreographed dance routines together, they learn how to communicate and work together as a team, reinforcing the school's values of Empathy and Integrity.

Moreover, leadership qualities are also inculcated in the CCA. We seek to build resilience and hone confidence in our members, motivating them to become active team leaders. Our termly CCA Facilitation and Reflection lessons seek to further develop character, improving social emotional competencies and other pertinent life skills to prepare them for the future.

Children in matching striped tops and denim overalls pose on a stage at the Singapore Youth Festival inside a mall.

Students are presented with an abundance of opportunities to showcase their learning through various school events. These events include National Day and Prize Giving Day. The school also expose our Modern Dance students to external events such as the National Day Observance Ceremony at MOE HQ. In addition, dancers who exhibit good learning attitude and outstanding dance ability are nominated to represent the school in inter-school presentations such as the Singapore Youth Festival (SYF).

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Our teachers and parents doing make-up for our dancers

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Our Modern Dance attained the Certificate of Distinction at the 2026 SYF Arts Presentation

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Final huddle before their SYF Arts Presentation