MAKING LIVES COUNT
Distinct Creative Arts (DCA) is a dance school that uses dance as a powerful tool to educate, engage, and empower. Every week, we reach out to thousands of youths, including many who are marginalised or at-risk.Â
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WHAT WE DO
We use dance to instil discipline, teamwork, respect, humility, and tenacity, preparing youths not just for the performing stage, but for life as well.
- Develop a strong sense of purpose and belonging through an inclusive dance community.
- Exposure to performing opportunities through yearly events like external dance competitions and kids dance recitals.
- Mentorship from seasoned dance instructors, offering foundational, technical and educational values.
OUR DANCE COURSES
Let Your Child's Dance Journey Begin
Ready to groove and experience the beat? DCA offers dynamic Hip-Hop Dance Classes for kids and teens, promising a world of rhythm, creativity and endless fun. We guide, inspire and instil values with our engaging lessons. Enrol now and get ready to move!
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Flip Your World with Our Tumbling Course
Dive into the exhilarating world of tumbling with our Tumbling Courses. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced athlete, this course is designed to cater to all ages and skill levels.
Our dynamic syllabus is crafted to adjust to your personal learning speed, ensuring that every participant receives the support and challenge they need.
Kick Off & Take Off With the Breaking Genre
Kick Off: Your Journey Begins Here
Perfect for beginners, our Kick Off course is specifically crafted for aspiring b-boys and b-girls with less than one year of experience in the breaking dance genre.
Take Off: Elevate Your Breaking Skills
For those who have conquered the basics and are ready to push their limits, Take Off is the next step. Tailored for dancers with more than a year of experience, this course dives deeper into the art of breaking.
Unleash Your Inner K-pop Star: Move to the Beat of K-pop Dance Routines
Ready to step up your dance game? Our K-pop course is your one-stop solution for mastering those high-energy routines that make Korean pop culture so infectious.
From perfecting dance techniques to enhancing showmanship, we ensure a complete package that elevates your performance quality. With a music video showcase of your dance every 8 lessons, your K-pop journey will be a truly immersive experience.
Find Your Flow, Own the Stage
Rooted in the rich tradition of jazz dance, this course blends elements of ballet, contemporary, and lyrical styles, creating a dynamic experience that’s as energising as it is empowering.
Whether you’re mastering sharp turns, exploring fluid movements, or feeling the syncopated beats, this course invites you to discover the art of storytelling through dance. With certified instructors guiding you, each session is designed to sharpen your skills, build your confidence, and ignite your passion for performance.
OUR COMPETITIVE CREWS
Annual Auditions Open for Our Competitive Dance Crews!​
Established in 2006, the Urban Terrain Groovers (UTG) is a family of dancers coming together for a common passion.
Known for creating dynamic performances and training in a variety of dance styles, the team has a history of clinching championships in numerous competitions. Their most recent achievements include Junior Champions at Lion City Dance Convention and 2nd place at World Supremacy Battlegrounds 2024.
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Annual Auditions Open for Our Competitive Dance Crews!​
As a competitive jazz crew under Distinct Creative Arts, Distinct troupe embodies the energy and expressiveness of the jazz, contemporary, and lyrical genre.
Over the years, they have competed on various stages, including Get the Beat, Evolution, the International Youth Dance Competition, Singapore Challenge Cup and more, consistently bringing home remarkable achievements.
In 2023 alone, they were crowned Troupe Contempt Champion at the Evolution and secured Troupe Jazz Gold at the International Youth Dance Festival.
OUR COMPETITIVE CREWS
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FAQ
What is Distinct Creative Arts (DCA)?
DCA is a dance school that uses dance as a tool to educate, engage, and empower youths, including those who are marginalised or at-risk.
What values does DCA instil in its students?
We uphold values such as discipline, teamwork, respect, humility, and tenacity.
What opportunities does DCA provide for its students?
DCA provides opportunities for students to train and perform, and even carve a career out of their dance education.
Who do we reach out to?
We reach out to thousands of youths every week, including those who are marginalised or at-risk.
What does DCA mean by "Making Lives Count"?
It means we value the shaping of lives through dance. We believe it's not about how far one can go with his dance ability, but rather how far one's character can take him.
What events does DCA organise?
We organise events such as internal freestyle dance battles, performances, annual recitals, external dance competitions and more. On top of that, students get to give back to the community through our outreach programmes and partnerships with non-profit social organisations.
