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DSA-Sec guide

Direct School Admission (Secondary)

Performing Arts

Performing Arts covers areas such as Ballet, Chinese and Modern Dance, Chinese Drama, Choir, Concert Band, Dance, English Drama, Music, Theatre, Western Dance and Chinese Orchestra. DSA-Sec provides a pathway based on interests, aptitude and potential, beyond PSLE performance. In general, schools may consider a child’s talent, potential, passion and character through school track record and the online DSA application. Examples include holding a role in a play or performance, or representing the school in a CCA. Shortlisted applicants may attend auditions, interviews or trials. Each school sets its own selection criteria, process and schedule, so check school websites.

Talent areas in this category (30)

  • Angklung/Kulintang EnsembleGirls and boys
  • BalletGirls and boys · IP
  • Chinese and Modern DanceGirls and boys · IP
  • Chinese DanceGirls and boys · IP
  • Chinese DramaGirls and boys · IP
  • Chinese Instrumental EnsembleGirls and boys · IP
  • Chinese OrchestraGirls and boys · IP
  • ChoirGirls and boys · IP
  • Concert BandGirls and boys · IP
  • DanceGirls and boys · IP
  • English DramaGirls and boys · IP
  • Guitar EnsembleGirls and boys · IP
  • Guzheng EnsembleGirls and boys · IP
  • Handbell EnsembleGirls · IP
  • Harmonica EnsembleGirls and boys
  • Harp EnsembleGirls and boys · IP
  • Indian DanceGirls and boys · IP
  • Jazz DanceGirls and boys · IP
  • Lion and Dragon DanceGirls · IP
  • Malay DanceGirls and boys · IP
  • Marching BandGirls and boys · IP
  • Military BandGirls and boys
  • Modern DanceGirls and boys · IP
  • MusicGirls and boys · IP
  • Music Elective ProgrammeGirls and boys · IP
  • Percussion EnsembleGirls and boys · IP
  • String EnsembleGirls and boys · IP
  • Tap DanceGirls and boys · IP
  • TheatreGirls and boys · IP
  • Western DanceGirls and boys · IP

Preparing for this talent area

Families typically develop a sustained performing-arts CCA record and organise relevant performances, roles, activities and achievements. A child may prepare for an audition, interview or trial if shortlisted; schools have different selection processes and timelines. The application allows related awards, activities and achievements to be provided. sgdsa lists centres for related classes. Meeting criteria does not guarantee an offer.

Related classes and centres

Centres marked “DSA prep” mention Direct School Admission preparation on their own website. Listing here is not an endorsement.

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