Ballet and jazz are often treated as different worlds, but the truth is they complement each other beautifully. Ballet provides the foundation — posture, alignment, turnout, control, and grace. Jazz brings energy, rhythm, musicality, and expression. When you train them together, students develop a broader physical vocabulary and a deeper understanding of how their body moves through space. At All That Jazz, our combined ballet and jazz classes follow the ISTD syllabus for ballet and the ADAPT syllabus for jazz and tap. This means students are not just getting a casual blend — they are following two internationally recognised training frameworks within a single, cohesive class structure.

In a typical combined class at All That Jazz, students spend dedicated time on ballet technique and dedicated time on jazz technique within the same session. For our Mini Ballet and Jazz level (ages five to six), for example, the 90-minute class is divided into 30-minute segments covering ballet, jazz, and tap. This structure ensures that each genre gets proper attention while allowing students to experience the connections between them. The transitions between genres help students develop adaptability and musical awareness. Moving from the controlled precision of ballet into the dynamic energy of jazz teaches young dancers to shift their physicality and expression — a skill that is incredibly valuable as they progress.

For children, variety keeps things interesting. A combined class means there is always something new to engage with, which helps maintain focus and enthusiasm — especially for younger students who might find a full hour of pure ballet challenging. But beyond keeping things fun, combined training builds a more complete dancer. Students who train in both ballet and jazz from an early age develop better coordination, stronger musicality, and greater physical awareness. They are also better prepared for other dance genres later on, whether that is contemporary, lyrical, musical theatre, or competitive work.

One of the most common things parents say is that they notice a difference in their child's confidence and coordination after just a few months of combined classes. The structure of moving between genres gives students more opportunities to succeed and more ways to express themselves. Some children naturally gravitate toward the discipline of ballet, while others light up during jazz. By offering both in one class, we give every child the chance to find their strengths while also building skills in areas that challenge them.

As students progress through our programme, the combined foundation they build in ballet and jazz prepares them for more specialised training. Many of our senior students go on to compete, take examinations, or explore additional genres like contemporary and musical theatre. The versatility they develop in our combined classes gives them a real advantage. At All That Jazz, we believe that a strong dancer is not one who excels in a single style — it is one who can move confidently across multiple genres. Combined ballet and jazz training is how we make that happen, starting from the very first class.

A: We combine ballet and jazz because the two genres complement each other — ballet builds foundational technique and control, while jazz develops rhythm, expression, and musicality. Together, they create more well-rounded dancers.

A: We follow the ISTD syllabus for ballet and the ADAPT syllabus for jazz and tap. Both are internationally recognised and provide a clear, progressive training framework.

A: Children can start as young as two in our Family Fun classes within the Little Movers programme. By the Mini level (ages five to six), students are in structured combined ballet, jazz, and tap classes.

A: Absolutely. Each genre receives dedicated time within the class, so students get focused ballet instruction alongside their jazz training. The ISTD syllabus ensures rigorous technical standards are maintained.

A: Yes. Students can take ISTD examinations in ballet and ADAPT examinations in jazz and tap as part of their training at All That Jazz.

All That Jazz Dance Academy has five studios across Singapore — in Orchard, Winstedt, 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.