Opportunities and training are open to both local and foreign competitors
Dear Parents,
For the longest time, every facet of our society has embraced the plain old adage ‘practice makes perfect’. Yet, many dancers only embrace this within the confines of a dance studio and shift to an end mentality when the next competition comes around.
Why compete?
M.A BALLET seeks to break those rigid psychological barriers and give those under our tutelage the space to embody exponential psychosomatic growth. ‘Practice’ and ‘competition’ have thus become synonymous and symbiotic in our curriculum, forming a cyclical process of continuous improvement. Elements that characterise this dichotomy such as stage pressure and the looming presence of elite competitors are inevitable, but who says that we cannot use them to our practical advantage?
Honing the body
Your child’s dedication to competitive artistry will lead them on an inexorable march to attain their peak physique. “Technique, performance and endurance.” These will naturally develop every time they leave the stage as they recalibrate and discipline their mind to push their limits a few percentage points at a time.
Sharpening the mind
With each competition attendance, our team of experienced teachers will be here to support them mentally. Gradually, we will turn pressure into newfound passion and intimidation into skills acquisition. However, change is the only constant and improvement is not exclusive. Every medal tells a story, but not every story involves a medal. As a community, we need to understand that each disappointing experience can become an enriching lesson that will make victories that much sweeter.
Every competition is a practice; their consistency makes the journey.
– Mayu Watanabe, Director of M.A BALLET
Upcoming Competitions
International Arts Festival | IAF 2024 (19-20 Nov, 22 - 24 Nov)
Type of competition
Solo: Solo variation will be confirmed by the teacher. If the students are old enough and more astute in their preferences, teachers may discuss suitability with students.
Group: The choreography will be done by the teacher.
Prize Methodologies
Marking/Scoring Scheme:
Tiered system based on the cumulative points from a series of judging criteria that are earned per soloist/group.
Typically only one award per tier (Gold, Silver; 1st, 2nd).
Ranking Scheme:
Tiered system based on judges’ preference and consensus.
Each tier could have multiple awardees.
(Each competition has a different scheme. Please check with the organisation)
Fee Breakdown
Please contact us for the details.
Stage Makeup
Past Results
International Ballet Grand Prix Singapore | IBGPS 2024
BALLET JUNIOR 9 - GRAND FINALS
Yuri Nakajima (9 y.o) - Gold Award
BALLET JUNIOR 9 - FINALS
Yuri Nakajima (9 y.o) - 2nd Place Award
Masterpiece IBC | MIBC 2024
PRE JUNIOR B 2 ; DIVISION 9-10
Reina Yamasaki (9 y.o) - Bronze Award
Asian Grand Prix | AGP 2024
Performance A (9-10)
Reina Yamasaki (9 y.o) - Encouragement Prize
Get The Beat SG | GTB 2024
MY FIRST SOLO PETITE (7-8)
Eri Oyanagi (7 y.o) - Platinum, GTB medal award
Rimi Onishi (7 y.o) - Platinum, GTB medal award
BEGINNER CLASSICAL BALLET SOLO PRE JUNIOR (9-10)
Kotone Suzuki (9 y.o) - Double platinum, GTB medal award
Rachelle Yang (9 y.o) - Double platinum, GTB medal award
MY FIRST SOLO PRE JUNIOR (9-10)
Reina Yamasaki (9 y.o) - Platinum, GTB medal award
MY FIRST SOLO JUNIOR (11-12)
Emma Minato (11 y.o) - Platinum, GTB medal award
MY FIRST SOLO TEEN (13-14)
Maya Nagakoshi (13 y.o) - Double platinum, GTB medal award
HIGH GOLD (0-80) PLATINUM (81-90) DBL PLATINUM (90-95) DIAMOND (96+)
Singapore Challenge Cup Dance Competition (SCCDC) 2023
7 TO 9 CLASSICAL SOLO
Kotone Suzuki (7 y.o) - Bronze Award
Rachelle Yang (7 y.o) - Jury Encouragement
Yuri Nakajima (7 y.o) - Jury Encouragement
Singapore International Dance Challenge (SIDC) 2023
SOLO - UNDER 14 BALLET
Juliette Lee (13 y.o) - 3rd Place