About the school
Tang Dance Academy is a registered trademark of Xiaoyan Dance & Art Pte Ltd. We offer a diverse range of dance programs for children and adults.
Founded in 2011, Xiaoyan Dance & Art Pte Ltd follows an educational philosophy centered on joy, scientific teaching, and holistic well-being. We provide structured and engaging dance training that nurtures creativity, confidence, posture, and artistic appreciation while supporting overall physical and mental development of children.
Our team of experienced and award-winning instructors provides courses in Chinese Dance, Contemporary Dance, Children’s Street Dance, Modern Dance, Creative Movement, and Ballet for Body Conditioning. Our widely acclaimed teaching approach has helped students achieve numerous top awards at prestigious competitions such as the Singapore Youth Festival (SYF) Dance Competition and the Asia Dance Arts Festival. We also support students in securing placements through the Direct School Admission (DSA) program.
Our Teachers

Ms. XiaoYan
Founder & Artistic Director
Ms. Xiaoyan graduated from Minzu University of China with a Bachelor’s degree in Dance Education. She is a highly experienced professional dance instructor with many years of frontline teaching experience.
She began training in Chinese dance at an early age, receiving rigorous foundational instruction and studying under renowned dance masters. After graduating from university, she worked as a dance choreographer for China Central Television Channel 3 and served as a dance lecturer at China Women's University.
After relocating to Singapore, she founded Tang Dance Academy and became a CCA dance instructor for several government schools. She has been dedicated to CCA dance education in primary and secondary schools under the Ministry of Education, and the schools she has coached have consistently won gold awards in the Singapore Youth Festival (SYF) dance competitions.
Ms. Xiaoyan specializes in dance choreography, Chinese dance, contemporary dance, body movement training, and adult yoga. She also holds a professional RYT-certified yoga instructor qualification from the United States.

Ms. Tina
Lead Dance Instructor and Studio Manager
Ms. Tina graduated from Dance Department of NAFA, she has been learning Chinese dance since childhood. She completed a seven-year ballet program at Shenzhen Arts School. During the time at NAFA, her exceptional performance earned her an Outstanding Student Certificate, and achieved the highest Level 4 certification from the academy.
In professional dance examinations, Teacher Tina also demonstrated remarkable ability. She ranked 34th in the Guangdong Provincial Dance Examination, showcasing her excellence in the field.
With years of rigorous dance training and a deep artistic background, Ms.Tina is dedicated to imparting the beauty, technique, and expressive power of dance to every student, helping them grow continuously on their dance journey.

Ms. Ray
Senior Dance Instructor
Ms. Ray graduated from the Dance Department of Taipei Municipal University with bachelor’s degree and has extensive experience in professional dance performance and teaching.
She has served as a senior instructor, choreographer, and consultant for multiple dance institutions in Taiwan. She was a senior instructor and artistic choreographer at Taiwan’s "Dream Dance Troupe" and also worked as a senior coach at "Hora Theatre," providing dance guidance to various schools across Taiwan.
In the field of choreography, Teacher Ray's works are widely recognized. She was responsible for the dance choreography of the Hsinchu County 140th Anniversary and County Seat Relocation 30th Anniversary Ceremony. Additionally, she served as the choreographer for the Taiwanese Hakka children's musical Traveling with Hakka.
As an outstanding dancer, she was honored as an Elite Performer at the 16th Tsai Jui-Yueh International Dance Festival. She has also been invited multiple times to represent Taiwan in international dance exchange performances, including performing Hospitable Taiwan, Charming Hsinchu in Chicago on behalf of Hsinchu County at the Taiwanese Hakka Association of America in Washington, D.C.
Currently, Teacher Ray is a senior instructor at Tang Dance Academy. She is dedicated to nurturing exceptional dance talent, with her students achieving remarkable results in international dance competitions. In recognition of her contributions, she was awarded the 2025 Singapore World Youth Arts Exchange Week Excellence Award in Artistic Guidance, demonstrating her passion and commitment to the development of dance education.

Ms. XiaoMing
Senior MOE Dance Instructor