About Us
Tanglin Arts Studio (since 2005) focuses
firstly on the development of self-esteem and confidence & secondly
on technique also in a range of styles – ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical,
hip-hop and combination classes.
We work
hard to instill a love of dance and fitness in all of our students.
This is what we believe creates dancers!
Parents and teachers of our studio not only view the "Art of Dance"
as being important, but really understand how instrumental it is as
dancers develop creativity, music appreciation all while learning
essential life lessons such as group dynamics, social interaction,
and mutual respect. Dancing enriches all aspects of life.
We strive to provide a supportive and nurturing environment for our students and we focus on positive reinforcement. It is important to us, that our dancers take pleasure from their classes and performances and that they develop a healthy body image, which respects a wide variety of body types. Since most of our students will not choose a professional career we want their experience in dance to be a personally fulfilling foundation for their future.
Location
We are located in Horsecity (close to Turf City). Horsecity is a step closer to nature and a nice break from Singapore's crowded sidewalks. It is home to a spa, Picotin restaurant, a yoga studio, karate, a music school and much more. While you wait or after you exercise (yoga or gym or Brazilian cultural center in Horsecity), you can enjoy an espresso in a relaxing, traffic free environment.
Studios
Climate controlled studios equipped with premium sprung floors and Harlequin mats.
About the Teachers/Staff
Artistic Director and Choreographer, Philip Sobrielo grew up in Singapore in a family where dancing was a way of life. He started choreographing dances at the age of 9 and has not stopped ever since. In 2001 Philip started to impersonate Michael Jackson and hold his own classes at schools, churches and community centers. Philip is certified under the imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD.UK) for Jazz, Hip Hop and Line Dance. He also teaches Salsa. From then on he has come out with plays, musicals and shows. He has choreographed for important companies events as well as television shows. He is a well-know choreographer and dancer all over the world. He has helped opened doors to the younger generation, allowing them a place and time to express themselves through music and dance that the can relate to, like Hip Hop, Pop, Techno and Latin grooves.Teacher, Joana Melchior - Joana is an experienced ballet teacher from Germany. She has a Master of Dance Pedagogy from the Palucca Hochschule fuer Dance in Dresden and is a certified Ballet Dancer from the Staatliche Balletschule in Berlin. As a young child Joana started dancing at the John Neumeier Balletschule in Hamburg. She performed as a solist at the Staats Theater Cottbus, the Staatsoperette Dresden and the Oper Leibzig before she moved to Singapore in 2010 to teach ballet at various ballet schools. She has a passion for classical ballet and is really looking forward to work with the students at our studio.
Teacher,
Michele Weatherill - Michele inherited
her love of dance and performance from her mother, Janet Musgrave,
Director and Examination Board Member of the Theatre Dance Faculty,
FATD (Federal Association of Teachers of Dance, Australia), and
Principal of Ultimate Dance school, Sydney.
Michele commenced her dance tuition as a toddler, made her stage debut at
age 2 and her professional performing debut at age 7.
Michele studied Tap, Jazz, Ballet and Musical Theatre styles
with Ultimate Dance, and trained in singing with Greg Crease.
Michele is an Associate Member of FATD, completing her Elementary
Teachers qualification in Tap, and Bar-To-Gold Star Performance
Certification in Tap and Jazz.
She performed professionally for several years as a member of
the Bruce Henries Dancers and the South Sydney Junior Rugby League
Club Ballet performing with a range of Australian and International
choreographers and entertainers.
She retired from professional performance to pursue her
second career as a lawyer, while continuing to teach dance for the
joy and life balance it provided.
Michele has 16 years teaching experience in tap, jazz and theatrical
dance, preparing candidates for FATD Tap and Jazz examinations,
choreographing group and solo routines for Eisteddfods and recitals,
and performing in and stage managing numerous Concerts.
Michele served as Choreographer for the Sydney University Law
Revue for 2 years. She
came out of retirement to perform with numerous former students in
the Opening Ceremony of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games in a tap piece
choreographed by Dean Perry of Tap Dogs – the high point of her
performing career.
Michele is excited to be teaching again and to share her love of tap
and jazz, and belief in strong technique, with students at Tanglin
Arts Studio.
Teacher, Karrie Dene began dance at an early age and knew early on that a stage career was for her! She started to live her dream when she was accepted into "London Studio Centre", the England equivalent of New York Performing Arts college. Here she studied all aspects of dance, drama and musical theatre. She appeared in many musical productions, as well as acting roles as Belinda in "Daisy Pull It OFf" and Juliet in "Romeo and Juliet". Karrie obtained a Diploma in Performing Arts upon graduation, having reached Advanced levels in Ballet, Jazz and Tap dance. During her years at college Karrie was employed as a teacher for the junior associate school attached to the college, students ranged from ages 5-12 years old. After leaving college, she worked professionally as a dancer and model, in various productions and commercial work throughout Asia and continued to teach dance around the region. Upon arrival to Singapore, Karrie was employed by various establishments to choreograph for their in-house entertainment programs working with international and local bands. She also taught at Pre-school education facilities, introducing kids to music and dance. She is also head dancer and choreographer for an International Performing group that is based n Singapore and do shows across the region. Karrie is also a fully certified Polestar Pilates and Gyrotonic instructor.
Teacher, Kimberly Martin has been dancing since the age of 3. She has achieved advanced examinations with the Royal Academy of Dance and the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing in Ballet, Modern and Tap and attended her local dance school in Devon, UK until achieving a place at the Central School of Ballet in London as a senior associate before going on to full time vocational college at Northern Ballet School in Manchester. Whilst at Northern Ballet Kimberley performed in many shows including Swan Lake, Giselle and Nutcracker as ell as musicals such as Godspell and many variety performances. After serious injury Kimberley took a few years away from dance and specialized in Human Resources in the Banking and Finance industry in her new home, Sydney Australia. Over the last couple of years Kimberley has rediscovered her love of dance and studied the C.S.T.D syllabus in Australia before relocating to Singapore last year. Kimberley is currently studying with the Royal Academy of Dance to complete her Certificate in Ballet Teaching Sudies.
Teacher, Taryn Erickson has over 15 years of experience of performing and teaching. Taryn shows a true passion for the art form, Dance. She began her studies at the Glenda Yee School of Dance and progressed to the Sydney Dance Company. Learning all contemporary styles of dance from some of the biggest names (choreographers) in Australia. She is currently in her final year of study at LASALLE College of the Arts in the musical theatre program. Singing, dancing and acting is simply a part of her everyday life. For the last 5 years Tayrn has taught Broadway Jazz, Funk, Hip Hop, Tap Contemporary, Lyrical and private Singing across South-East Asia.
Teacher, Amulya Deepak has been dancing since the age of 5. Belonging to a family of artists, the lights of cinema crews were a part of Amulya's childhood. Her father, Dr. Srinath, is a famous movie star in India. It was on sets Amulya knew she was "born to dance". Amulya has learnt different forms of folk dances and western dances for the past 11 years and has been performing for the pas 10 yars and danced in a 12-person Bollywood dancing troupe that traveled around India. Amulya wants to spread the joy of dancing. As time has gone Bollywood Dancing has become one of the most popular dances for workouts for all ages by offering new routines during each session. She weaves in basic dance moves with intricate choreography while delivering a challenging yet refreshing and fun workout. She is also a certified Zumba trainer and has been actively teaching for the past 2 years.
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Studio Manager, Katja Paus has been with us for a good while now and we are loving having her at Tanglin Arts Studio. Katja’s background lies in hospitality management as well as accounting. She has spent almost half of her life in Asia (India, Hong Kong, Singapore) with a long list of – mostly voluntary - jobs to her name. Her two daughters enjoy dancing at Tanglin Arts Studio while the boy could not be convinced yet. Any organizational or other questions, ask her, she’ll know. It’s great to have her in the office. She is very caring towards all of our students and brings many wonderful ideas to the Studio.