Crestar School of Dance

Crestar School of Dance started as a dance department under Yamaha Music School Singapore in 1977. Over the years, we have grown to become one of the largest private dance schools in Singapore.

Our dance curriculum is developed by an international team of professionals in dance and music. Students are encouraged to take the international dance examinations conducted by recognised institutions such as the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) and the Commonwealth Society of Teachers of Dancing (CSTD), to further their dance journey.

Crestar School of Dance stands out with our high-quality dance teachers and instructors who are recruited through stringent selection processes. Regular upgrading and training are also made available to continuously improve their skills and knowledge.

The School offers students a diverse range of dance programmes. From our core Classical Ballet, we have expanded to include Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Rhythmic Gymnastics and more.

Part of the School’s mission is to nurture holistic students by encouraging them to participate in community and charity events. Ample opportunities are also given to students to learn and upgrade through competitions, workshops and overseas exchange programmes.

In October 2014, Crestar School of Dance expanded into China, launching its first dance school, Crestar Ballet Academy, in Wangjing SOHO, Beijing. The Academy offers an invigorating platform for students from China and international students to learn dancing and enjoy exchange of cultural experiences.

Crestar School of Dance and the Crestar Ballet Academy’s Artistic Director, Mr Thomas Li Tao, has a vision for the School and Academy – to be a premier dance destination for all aspiring dancers.

Crestar’s Artistic Advisor, Mr Thomas Li (李涛) started dancing at the age of 12 and graduated with outstanding results from Beijing Dance Academy (BDA). He was a ballet teacher with the Crestar School of Dance (CSD), from 2003-2011 and appointed dance principal in 2009.

Prior to joining CSD, Thomas was a dancer with the Singapore Dance Theatre (SDT) and Stars Dancers Ballet Company (SDB) in Tokyo, Japan. He was also an instructor with Singapore Ballet Academy and Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts. In 2014, Crestar opened its first Crestar International Dance Arts Centre in Beijing where Thomas was appointed Arts Director. Under his lead, many students received numerous awards and recognition. In 2012, he was invited by the Ministry of Culture, Singapore and the China Children’s Art Promotion Association as the Creative Director to travel to Europe to participate in art exchanges.

Thomas’ professional qualifications include being Mentor at Royal Academy of Dance (RAD), UK. He has a Certificate in Ballet Teaching Studies (CBTS) and Royal Academy of Dance (RAD), UK, and a Teacher’s Certification, The Commonwealth Society of Teachers of Dancing (CSTD), Australia.