Diploma in Dance
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Programme details
Develop yourself as a versatile athlete-artist ready to perform in an evolving world
The Diploma in Dance is a unique dance programme that develops your ability to respond to a fast-evolving global dance scene. This professional training programme develops your physical and mental prowess in a supportive learning and performance environment to nurture you into a versatile and reflexive performer and dance-maker.
An international faculty of lecturers and acclaimed visiting guest artists teaches a diverse range of dance techniques: street dance, jazz, ballet and contemporary dance, drawn from a mix of Asian, African, European and American lineages. There will be opportunities for international exposure and cultural exchange. Allied classes that engage with somatic techniques, dance science, impulse work and acting techniques will also improve your technical proficiency, strength and expressive range in performance.
Creative rigour is developed across the programme through choreography classes, improvisation and a range of exciting collaborative projects with many different disciplines found within LASALLE. Performance opportunities are offered in multiple styles and situations in renowned arts venues, festivals and institutions, both in Singapore and around the world.
The industry is your classroom as you work alongside professionals and in professional situations through industry partnerships and placements. You will be prepared to engage with and apply dance in multiple contexts through exposure to dance pedagogy and hands-on community-based projects.
Cross-collaboration
Professional working contexts
Variety of techniques
Range of performance contexts
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Year 1 |
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| Studio 1 |
20 credits |
This module may include the following components:
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| Craft, Techniques and Technologies 1 |
30 credits |
This module may include the following components:
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| Electives 1 |
10 credits |
Electives for this semester are delivered from the following list and are subject to availability:
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| Studio 2 |
20 credits |
This module may include the following components:
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| Craft, Techniques and Technologies 2 |
30 credits |
This module may include the following components:
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| Electives 2 |
10 credits |
Electives for this semester are delivered from the following list and are subject to availability:
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Year 2 |
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Studio 3 |
30 credits |
This module may include the following components:
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Craft, Techniques and Technologies 3 |
20 credits |
This module may include the following components:
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Electives 3 |
10 credits |
Electives for this semester are delivered from the following list and are subject to availability:
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Studio 4 |
30 credits |
This module may include the following components:
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Craft, Techniques and Technologies 4 |
20 credits |
This module may include the following components:
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Electives 4 |
10 credits |
Electives for this semester are delivered from the following list and are subject to availability:
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Year 3 |
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Internship |
60 credits |
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Final Year Praxis |
20 credits |
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Studio 5 |
40 credits |
This module may include the following components:
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- Practical portfolio
- Creative Process Journal
- Technical folder
- Journal
- Portfolio (pass/fail)
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The LASALLE Diploma framework is anchored in a professional and self-directed approach, with the aim of nurturing highly-engaged, self-assured student learners of the 21st century. The Diploma framework has a modular structure which involves the following core modules: |
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| Studio |
Studio modules primarily anchor you to a particular field/discipline of study. All Studio modules assess you in writing and ensure adequate historical and theoretical contextualisation are embedded. These modules serve as sites of creative inquiry, providing opportunities for you to discover, investigate and apply ideas, methods and materials. They also create space for cross-disciplinary practices, enabling you to engage with perspectives and approaches beyond your primary discipline. The Final Project culminates in a major studio work which encourages you to demonstrate your artistic practice, conceptual and technical rigour. |
| Craft, Techniques and Technologies |
The Craft, Techniques and Technologies modules prepare you to appreciate and develop the requisite technical skills for your creative work. The particular emphasis is on honing craft, building strong technique and fluid engagement with digital/technological skills. These capabilities are aligned with and mapped to SkillsFuture Singapore’s Skills Framework, ensuring that your technical and applied skills are future-proofed and benchmarked against current industry standards and relevant 21st-century competencies that underpin effective studio practice. |
| Electives |
Electives both broaden and deepen your learning, allowing you to explore new areas of interest while enriching your understanding and practice within your core discipline. By engaging with diverse subjects and approaches, you gain fresh perspectives that enrich your primary practice, strengthen critical thinking, and enhance your capacity for innovation. Designed to reflect emerging industry developments, electives strengthen your professional readiness by helping you develop relevant, future-focused skills and a more versatile creative profile. |
| Internship, Final Year Praxis |
In Year 3, you will embark on internships which provide hands-on industry experience within your discipline, allowing you to apply your creative skills in real-world, professional contexts. These placements give you the opportunity to work on live projects, gain insights into industry workflows and develop professional networks, while receiving mentorship from experienced practitioners to guide your growth and career readiness. In the Final Year Praxis module, you will consolidate and apply the skills, knowledge and techniques you have developed in industry-focused projects. The module is designed to support your professional and creative development, fostering creative resilience, critical thinking, and industry readiness. |
LASALLE uses a 5–point Grade Point Average (GPA) system to track students’ academic progress throughout their studies.
Students receive letter grades for each module taken. Each grade corresponds to a grade point as shown below:
| LETTER GRADE | GRADE POINT |
| A+ | 5.0 |
| A | 5.0 |
| A– | 4.5 |
| B+ | 4.0 |
| B | 3.5 |
| B– | 3.0 |
| C+ | 2.5 |
| C | 2.0 |
| D+ | 1.5 |
| D | 1.0 |
| F | 0.0 |
The Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) represents the grade point average of all modules attempted by the student. A minimum CGPA of 2.00 is required for graduation.
The computation of CGPA is as follows:
All modules, including repeat attempts, are included in the computation of the CGPA with the exception of modules that are exempted or where students were absent with valid reasons.
The classification of award and corresponding CGPA requirement are as follows:
| CGPA RANGE | CLASSIFICATION OF AWARD |
| 4.00 — 5.00 | Diploma with Distinction |
| 2.00 — 3.99 | Diploma |
LASALLE recognises the important role of artists and designers in creating a sustainable and caring world. The curriculum provides opportunities for students to identify and explore issues around sustainability (from ecology and global climate change to the sustainability of their own creative practices and wider cultural communities) and care (for the well-being and advancement of oneself and others).
The College actively encourages students to engage with and investigate these crucial contemporary issues as part of their studies, including through their projects, and critical and creative outputs. Through interdisciplinary learning and strong engagement with these topics, the aim is to empower students to lead the way towards sustainable practices and caring communities within the cultural and creative industries.
LASALLE recognises the role of artificial intelligence (AI) as a profound influence on contemporary creative and professional practices. AI plays a significant role in learning and teaching by enabling innovative methods and approaches.
The College actively encourages you to critically and responsibly investigate AI, evaluating its impact within your discipline and making informed choices to adopt, adapt or reject emerging tools while ensuring your practice remains original, professional and future-ready.
This approach equips you with both technical adaptability and reflective discernment, preparing you for a sustainable future in the creative industries.
Basic materials for learning are provided by the College.
As a developing artist, you are required to have certain items that are personal to you and cannot be shared. Such items include books, dance shoes, rehearsal clothes, safety boots, portable musical instruments, paints, canvas, basic tools, design software, cameras, etc., that will support you through your three-year learning journey. The College does not encourage the purchase of extravagant or costly materials or equipment. Our lecturers can provide you with affordable suggestions.
You are also encouraged to have your own laptop for education. If you do not own one, computer labs are available on campus with requisite software for you to undertake your work.
There may be opportunities for you to undertake extra-curricular study trips to enhance your overall learning. Trips are not compulsory and may incur additional costs.
Dancer, choreographer, dance teacher, fitness instructor, movement trainer or arts manager.
Admissions information
Early Admissions Exercise for August 2027 intake
The Early Admission Exercise (EAE) is an aptitude-based admissions exercise open to graduating O-Level students, final-year Nitec and Higher Nitec students from the Institute of Technical Education and graduating Integrated Programme (IP)/International Baccalaureate (IB) Year 4 students. This exercise allows students to apply for and receive conditional offers for admission to LASALLE prior to receiving their final grades.
Application period: 1–22 May 2026.
Audition
To determine your suitability for the programme, you will need to undergo an audition
You will need to prepare a 1–3 minute self-choreographed solo, of any genre, in response to one of the following themes/stimuli:
- Create a work that develops a narrative of your choice.
- Windows.
- Architecture.
- Cycles.
- Pick a painting or sculpture that you are attracted to and choreograph your response to it (please bring a copy of this picture).
- Pick a poem that you find meaningful and choreograph your response to it (please bring a copy of this poem).
In this segment, you will be assessed on your expressions, commitment, embodied presence and ability to respond to this brief. Your solo may be performed in silence or to music, with or without specific costume choices. Choose your music or soundscape carefully to support your choreography.
You will also attend a dance and improvisation class that will need you to demonstrate the following:
- A combination of going to the floor and recovering up in various forms.
- Elevation or jumps within a movement sequence.
- Extension of the body and the coordinated use of the legs.
- Extended sequence of movements that deals with folding in the body, fall and balance, circles and alternating leading with the upper body and the legs.
It is advisable that you thoroughly warm up and wear appropriate dancewear and footwear for the audition.
International applicants
If you cannot attend the audition at LASALLE, an online audition will be arranged.
If we wish to know more about your audition, we will arrange for a discussion with you.
Diploma tuition fees for August 2027 intake (per annum fees)
NOTE
- Funded/subsidised fees for Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents qualify for GST subsidy from MOE, all other fees include 9% GST from 2024.
- Fees are due on the first day of each semester.
- Fees are subject to change.
- Correct as of August 2026.
A non-refundable application fee (inclusive of GST*) is chargeable per application. Application is only complete upon receipt of your application fee and all necessary documents. Please ensure your application fee is paid and documents are uploaded. LASALLE reserves the right to withdraw the applicant if the application fee remains unpaid and documents are not received by the due date.
* GST is at 9% from 2024.
| SINGAPORE CITIZEN/PERMANENT RESIDENT APPLICANTS | INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS |
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| S$75 | S$120 |
All payment to LASALLE must be made in Singapore Dollar. In line with the Singapore government's move towards a cashless society, online payments are strongly encouraged. Below are the payment modes acceptable by LASALLE.
| PAYMENT METHOD | PAYMENT MODE |
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| Online payment |
Flywire |
Basic materials for learning are provided by the College.
As a developing artist, you are required to have certain items that are personal to you and cannot be shared. Such items include books, dance shoes, rehearsal clothes, safety boots, portable musical instruments, paints, canvas, basic tools, design software, cameras, etc., that will support you through your three-year learning journey. The College does not encourage the purchase of extravagant or costly materials or equipment. Our lecturers can provide you with affordable suggestions.
You are also encouraged to have your own laptop for education. If you do not own one, computer labs are available on campus with requisite software for you to undertake your work.
There may be opportunities for you to undertake extra-curricular study trips to enhance your overall learning. Trips are not compulsory and may incur additional costs.
Medical Insurance Scheme
All students of LASALLE are required to be covered under the Medical Insurance Scheme (MIS). The annual coverage of S$20,000 includes school-related activities throughout the programme duration.
The current premium rate is $29.98 (inclusive of 9% GST) payable each semester. This premium rate is subject to change based on the prevailing premiums charged by the insurer and prevailing GST rate.
Application dates for scholarships will be reflected in the various scholarship pages. Other externally sponsored scholarships are also available to students. Enquiries and applications may be directed to the respective organisations.
Please note that miscellaneous fees are not covered by scholarships, bursaries or the Mendaki Tertiary Tuition Fee Subsidy (TTFS).
A range of financial assistance schemes, grants and loans are made available to help meet a portion of the educational expenses of students.
Application dates for financial assistance will be reflected in the various bursary pages.
Please note that miscellaneous fees are not covered by scholarships, bursaries or the Mendaki Tertiary Tuition Fee Subsidy (TTFS).
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