Inside the All That Jazz Competitive Team Programme: What Parents Need to Know
Mathew Ward • March 31, 2026
Curious About the ATJ Competition Team? Here is everything you need to know...
At All That Jazz, we believe the most important thing we look for in a competitive student is not where they are right now — it is where they could go. Our Competitive Programme is built on the idea that potential, commitment, and the right attitude matter just as much as current ability. It is where passion meets discipline, where individual growth meets team spirit, and where students discover what they are truly capable of when they are pushed, supported, and given the chance to perform.
Here is everything parents need to know about how our competitive teams work.
What Is the Competitive Programme?
The All That Jazz Competitive Programme is designed for dedicated students aged five to eighteen who are looking to develop performance-level skills through structured, high-level training. Competitive students train at a greater intensity than those in recreational classes, committing between six and twelve hours per week depending on their programme and level.
We offer three distinct core pathways, each with its own training focus and competitive journey:
The All Stars Programme
focuses on ballet, jazz, contemporary, lyrical, and conditioning — developing technically strong, versatile performers across multiple dance disciplines.
Musical Showstoppers
is our triple-threat pathway, combining singing, dancing (including ballet, jazz, and tap), and acting — training students to perform confidently across all three pillars of musical theatre.
Street Dance
develops hip hop foundations, power moves, freestyle, and a range of street dance styles, with a strong emphasis on individuality, expression, and authentic street dance culture.
In addition to these core pathways, students may also be involved in specialised add-on teams such as ballet, commercial, and acro. Each pathway provides its own competitive journey, with students representing All That Jazz at major events such as Get The Beat, Origin, and Evolution. Competitive training takes place primarily at our dedicated Performance and Competition Training Centre at 36 Prinsep Street, a purpose-built facility designed for advanced rehearsal and performance preparation.
How Auditions Work
Entry into the Competitive Programme is by audition, held annually — typically between March and May depending on the genre. The process is designed to assess each student's performance ability, commitment, attitude, and readiness for the demands of a competitive environment.
For Musical Showstoppers, students present a short song, monologue, and technical dance combination. For Street Dance, candidates learn and perform provided material along with a freestyle component. For All Stars, auditions assess technique, creativity, musicality, and stage presence across contemporary, ballet, and jazz. Audition material is provided in advance so students have time to prepare and feel ready to give their best.
Most importantly, our auditions are not about finding finished or perfect dancers. We are looking for potential. We value eagerness to learn, willingness to work hard, and readiness to be part of a team just as much as current ability — and we are committed to grooming and developing the students we select over time.
The Competitive Team Structure
Our competitive teams are organised by year of birth, with pathways available for students aged five to eighteen, ranging from Mini to Senior level. Across each genre, students are placed into teams according to both age group and ability, ensuring they train and compete in an environment that is supportive, appropriately challenging, and developmentally suited to them. This structure allows students to progress alongside peers at a similar stage of growth — building confidence, teamwork, discipline, and a strong sense of belonging within their team.
What Students Gain From Competing
Competition is about much more than winning trophies — although our teams do plenty of that. Students in the Competitive Programme develop exceptional discipline, time management, and resilience. They learn how to prepare and rehearse as a team, work through nerves, focus under pressure, and deliver their best when it matters most. The experience of performing on a professional stage, in front of judges and audiences, builds a kind of confidence that is hard to replicate anywhere else. Many of our competitive students describe the programme as the most formative experience of their childhood.
Expectations and Commitment
The Competitive Programme requires a meaningful commitment from both students and families. Across all pathways, students are expected to attend training consistently, participate fully in all classes, support their teammates, and maintain a positive, respectful, and professional attitude throughout the season. Competitions run across the year, with each genre following its own training and competition cycle, so ongoing family support with scheduling and preparation is an important part of making the programme work.
While the core expectations apply to everyone, each pathway has its own specific requirements:
All Stars students develop strong technical foundations across ballet, jazz, contemporary, lyrical, and conditioning, and work towards recognised examination programmes including ISTD Ballet, ADAPT Jazz, and Rambert Grades Contemporary, depending on their team and level.
Musical Showstoppers students train as triple-threat performers and are required to take Trinity College London Musical Theatre and LAMDA Drama examinations, which form a compulsory and important part of their development.
Street Dance students work on hip hop foundations, freestyle, power moves, and a range of street styles, and also work towards RSL Stage School examinations as part of their training pathway.
Some students may also be involved in add-on teams such as ballet, commercial, or acro, depending on their strengths, interests, and placement. These provide further performance opportunities and may require additional rehearsal time.
Not Quite Ready for Competition? Consider the Accelerated Programme
For students who want to train more seriously and develop at a higher level — but who may not yet be ready for, or interested in, the demands of competition — our Accelerated Programme (AP) offers an excellent alternative. AP is designed for students who want more focused training and stronger technical development without the competitive environment. It is a valuable platform in its own right, and also serves as strong preparation for students who may wish to audition for the Competitive Programme in the future.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What age can my child join the Competitive Programme?
A: Competitive teams start from age five, with specific age brackets for each pathway. All students must audition for placement.
Q: How many hours per week do competitive students train?
A: Competitive students typically train between six and twelve hours per week, depending on the pathway and team level.
Q: What competitions does All That Jazz enter?
A: Our teams compete at major events including Get The Beat, Origin, and Evolution, with opportunities for solo, duo, and group entries.
Q: Does my child need prior experience to audition?
A: Prior training is recommended, but we assess potential and commitment alongside current ability. Our Accelerated Programme can help prepare students who want to build toward competitive readiness.
Q: Are exams part of the Competitive Programme?
A: Yes. Examinations are part of the training pathway across all three core programmes. Musical Showstoppers students take Trinity College London Musical Theatre and LAMDA Drama examinations. All Stars students work towards ISTD Ballet, ADAPT Jazz, and Rambert Grades Contemporary examinations depending on their genre and level. Street Dance students take RSL Stage School examinations. These pathways support each student's technical development, performance skills, and overall progression.
Ready to Get Started?
All That Jazz Dance Academy has five studios across Singapore — in Orchard, Bukit Timah, Katong, Claymore Hill, and Prinsep Street. Contact us on WhatsApp at +65 6974 9928
or email competition@allthatjazz.com.sg to find out more about our Competitive Programme. We would love to welcome your family into our community.
Our Competition Team Audition Season is a special time of year when dancers step forward to embrace new challenges, build resilience, and take their technical training to the next level. Whether your child is dreaming of the spotlight or simply looking for a more structured, intensive dance education, our competition pathways offer a supportive environment to thrive. We know family schedules are often demanding. To help you plan, here are the key dates for the upcoming competitive team auditions: Final Audition Opportunity: Our final audition for the prestigious All Stars Team will take place on 10 May. Results Notification: To help families plan for the year ahead, all participants will receive their placement results in June 2026. Season Commencement: New teams will begin their focused training in August 2026 .
At All That Jazz, we believe every step in the studio leads to something greater, and on 15 March 2026, the Trinity College London Award Presentation and Conferment Ceremony was the ultimate standing ovation for our dancers’ hard work. This ceremony honours students who achieved exceptional results in their 2024 Trinity College London dance exams in Singapore. Seeing our dancers among the honourees isn’t just a win for the school; it’s a testament to the dedication, discipline, and pure love of movement that fills our studios every day. Trinity College London qualifications are world-renowned, assessing dancers on much more than just hitting the right notes or steps: they look for musicality, performance flair, and that intangible "spark" of artistry. While earning a Distinction is a massive feat, being named a Top Distinction Holder is truly extraordinary. We are proud to congratulate the following All That Jazz students invited to take the stage at this year’s ceremony: Adalei Walsh, Hailey Rae Rodrigues, Honor Ward, Lexie Teo, Luiza Fichtner, Mica Teah, Natalie Mo, Renee Wong, Sarah Wee, and Tricia Yeo. These dancers did not just pass an exam; they commanded the floor. Their success reflects the resilience it takes to train as a dancer and the courage to perform with confidence under the scrutiny of assessment.
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