Musical Showstoppers is our dedicated musical theatre programme, designed to develop students who are skilled in all three pillars of the art form: acting, dancing, and singing. Classes focus on building self-esteem, confidence, and creativity while teaching the specific techniques needed to perform in musical theatre. The programme is structured around preparation for Trinity College London Musical Theatre examinations, one of the most respected assessment bodies in the performing arts world. Trinity has been providing assessments since 1877, with over 850,000 candidates a year in more than 60 countries worldwide.

The Musical Showstoppers programme runs across two main tracks: a Recreational Toddler Programme for ages two to five, and a Trinity Focused Programme for ages six to eighteen. For our youngest students (ages two to five), classes are themed around popular musicals — think The Lion King and The Little Mermaid — with sing-alongs, dance movement, short scripts, and poems. It is all delivered in a fun, imaginative way that keeps little ones engaged and excited. From age six, the programme shifts to Trinity examination preparation. Every two months, students focus on a specific musical, learning a song, monologue, and choreographed dance sequence from that production. This structure aligns naturally with the Trinity exam format, where students perform a song, a monologue or movement sequence, and engage in a reflective conversation with the examiner.

Trinity examinations are optional for recreational students but strongly recommended — and compulsory for our competitive musical theatre teams. The examinations give students something concrete to work toward each year and provide a recognised credential that marks their progress. What we appreciate about Trinity is that examiners allow teachers to select songs and monologues that suit each student's strengths and interests. This makes the exam experience more personal and enjoyable for the student, rather than a one-size-fits-all test. Our programme levels are aligned with Trinity grades, from Initial Level (ages six to seven) through to Grade 5 and beyond for our senior students.

For students who want to take their training further, our competitive programme offers intensive preparation for stage performance and competition. Competitive students audition for placement and train across acting, singing, and dance at a higher intensity. Teams range from Mini Competitive (ages five to six) through to Teen Competitive (ages thirteen to fifteen). Competitive students represent All That Jazz at major events such as Get The Beat, Origin, and Evolution, with entries spanning solo, duo, and group categories. Trinity examinations are compulsory for competitive students.

Musical theatre is unique because it develops the whole performer. Students build vocal technique, learn to embody characters, develop stage presence, and master choreography — all within a collaborative, team-based environment. The skills gained in musical theatre transfer powerfully into other areas of life: public speaking, confidence in social situations, creative problem-solving, and the ability to communicate effectively. For many of our students, Musical Showstoppers is where they discover a lifelong love of the performing arts.

A: Children can start from age two in our Family Fun Musical Showstoppers class, which is a parent-accompanied session. Independent classes begin from age three.

A: Trinity College London is a leading international exam board that has been assessing performing arts since 1877. Our Musical Showstoppers programme prepares students for their Musical Theatre examinations.

A: Trinity exams are optional for recreational students but compulsory for competitive team members. We strongly recommend them for all students as they provide valuable performance benchmarks.

A: Not at all. Our classes teach singing, acting, and dancing as integrated skills. Students develop all three areas progressively, regardless of their starting point.

A: Students explore a different musical every two months, learning songs, monologues, and choreography from a range of popular productions. The selection varies by level and is designed to keep students engaged and challenged.

All That Jazz Dance Academy has five studios across Singapore — in Orchard, Winstedt (Soon relocating to Dunearn Village), Katong, Claymore Hill, and Prinsep Street. 

We offer trial classes so your child can experience the magic before committing. Contact us on WhatsApp at +65 6974 9928 or email us at admin@allthatjazz.com.sg to book a trial class, or get in touch with our team. We would love to welcome your family into our community.