History

1983

Sri Wilayah Ballet Centre opened its doors on 6th June.
By year end, the 1st RAD candidates were entered in for examinations.

1983-1988

Held classes at Taman Melawati on Fridays, and accepted students from Malacca.

1987
Students auditioned for Korea’s Universal Ballet and danced in The Nutcracker.
Students began participating in dance competitions organised by The Dance Society of Malaysia (TDS).

1989-1992

A few students left for London, USA, and Hong Kong to further their dance education.
Took in a partner and employed 2 advanced students as part-time teachers.

1989, October
Held our 1st concert at MPPJ Civic Centre.

Students performed in the 1st Visit Malaysia Year official opening ceremony.

1991, August
Student teacher Wong Lee Foon won first prize in the 1st TDS Solo Ballet Competition.

1993-1998

Students entered the Eon Talent Competition for 2 years running.
✲ 1st Year: Advanced to the semi-finals
✲ 2nd Year: Teacher Chua Meei Sien’s choreography won 1st Prize in the Under-12 Dance Category

SWBC performed in the Inaugural Programme in conjunction with the launch of the MEASAT1 satellite.

1999-2002

Studio premises expanded to 2 floors, with 3 studios.
SWBC participated in dance performances in conjunction with Malaysia Fest celebrations.

Tri-annual concerts at MPPJ Civic hall, then at Securities Commission. Concert repertoire included Coppelia and Sleeping Beauty.

2001: TDS Solo Ballet Competition
✲ Nur Hidaya Zakuan won 1st Prize in the 15-17 years Category
✲ Chia Tsu Wen won 3rd Prize in the 18-23 years Category

2003

SWBC contributed 3 items to TDS Dance Festival VI.

TDS Solo Ballet Competition
✲ Ashvini Pandian won 1st Prize in the 11-14 years Category
– Received the President’s Award, (1-Week Scholarship to the Cecchetti International Summer School in Melbourne, Australia)

2005

Living Heritage Malaysian Dance Festival 2005
SWBC restaged Eclectic Moods choreographed by Lee Yupin

‘Enchanted Garden’ Concert held at Securities Commission
Programme included Peter and the Wolf, and Les Sylphide.

2007

Launched 1-year scholarships for top students in RAD Graded and Vocational examinations.
1st scholars Alison Lee and Rachel Chew respectively.

2008

DANCE DAY CAMP 2008
1st SWBC Dance Day Camp held in August for 4 days drew 45 dance participants from KL, Klang, Malacca, Terengganu, Kelantan and Penang.

‘STARS IN SILVER’ 25th Anniversary
SWBC celebrated 25 years of great achievements and results with ‘Stars in Silver’ 25th Anniversary Concert held at Eastin Hotel on the 26th of October.

2009

Full scholarship recipients: Melissa Ong Yin Yin and Jemima Vaya

2010

Full scholarship recipients: Chloe Choo and Jemima Vaya

TDS Solo Ballet Competition
Nur Batrisyia won 3rd Prize (11-15yrs Category)

2011

Full scholarship recipients: Jemima Vaya and Nur Batrisyia

TDS 14th Solo Ballet Competition
Nur Batrisyia won 2nd prize (11-15yrs Category)

RAD Graded examination results: 40 students (over 50%) obtained Distinctions.
100% passes with 5 Distinctions for RAD Vocational examinations.

“Timeless, Once More” Concert held on 22nd and 23rd Oct 2011
Students performed to Disney musical songs, Act 2 Swan Lake and Masquerade

2012

Full scholarship recipients: Regina Chow and Jemima Vaya
4 months (Jan-April) scholarship recipient: Alison Lee

RAD Graded examination results: 67 candidates with 26 Distinctions.
12 students in RAD Vocational examinations: 100% passes with Merits and Distinctions.

2013

Full scholarship recipients: Cheyenne Lok, Elysha Khan, Nur Batrisyia
4 months (Jan-April) scholarship recipient: Jemima Vaya

RAD Graded examination results: 59 candidates with 48 Distinctions (81%), and 100% passes for RAD Vocational examinations.

The Nutcracker, 30th Anniversary Concert
Celebrated 30th Anniversary with an adaptation of the full length ballet, ‘The Nutcracker” on the 30th of November at Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (DBKL).

2014

Full scholarship recipients: Angelina Choong and Jason Yap
4 months (Jan-April) scholarship recipient: Nur Batrisyia

RAD Graded examination results: 64 candidates with 45% Distinctions.
RAD Vocational examinations: 20 students with Distinctions (35%) and Merits (65%).

MY-HK Dance Exchange
Hosted the Malaysia Hong Kong Dance Exchange program from the 21st to 26th July with Les Petites Ballerina Dance Academy from Hong Kong, daily classes and full immersion into classical ballet, contemporary, repertoire, and traditional Malay dance.

2015

Full scholarship recipients: Jason Yap and Audrey Chua

TDS 18th Solo Ballet Competition
✲ Nisha Lor: 6th Prize (11-15 years Category)
✲ Dominic Lor: 4th Prize (15-17years Category)

RAD Graded examination results: 62 candidates with 58 Distinctions.
RAD Vocational examinations: 22 students with Distinctions (45.5%) and Merits (55.5%).

RAD Dance Challenge (Singapore) in November
✲ Jaime Teoh: Advanced to finals (Level 1)
– Scholarship to the RAD Summer School 2016, Singapore
✲ Audrey Chua: Advanced to finals (Level 4)

2016

Full scholarship recipients: Caeley Heong and Audrey Chua

Dance Prix Indonesia 2016
✲ Jaime Teoh: Finalist (Junior A)

1st Malaysian International Ballet Grand Prix (MIBGP)
✲ Jaime Teoh: 9th Place (Primary 2)
– Full 1-week scholarship to Cheng Ballet Academy, Singapore
– Direct entry certificate to Kirov Academy of Ballet 2017 Summer School
– 50% scholarship to The School of Cadence Ballet 2017 International Summer School
– 25% scholarship Malaysian Summer Intensive Ballet Training 2017 
✲ Eleanor Inn Rei Shuen: 5th Place (Primary 1)
– Full Scholarship to The School of Cadence Ballet 2017 International Summer Intensive
– 50% Scholarship to Malaysian Summer Intensive Ballet Training 2017
✲ Caeley Heong: 1st Place (Primary 1)
– Full 1-week scholarship to Cheng Ballet Academy, Singapore
– Chacott and Freed of London (M) award
– Full scholarship to Malaysian Summer Intensive Ballet Training 2017
– Full scholarship to Hong Kong International Youth Dance Festival Summer Course 2017

Director Lee Yupin was again invited to be part of the panel of judges in MIBGP.

2017

Full scholarship recipients: Caeley Heong, Eleanor Inn, Audrey Chua

2nd Malaysian International Ballet Grand Prix
✲ Jaime Teoh: Finalist, Top 14 (Junior 1)
– Full Tuition Scholarship to Indonesian Intensive Ballet Training 2018
– 10% Scholarship to Malaysian Summer Intensive Ballet Training 2018
✲ Christina Ong: Finalist (Primary 2)
– 10% Scholarship to Malaysian Summer Intensive Ballet Training 2018

Star Of Canaan Dance International Ballet Competition 2017
✲ Jaime Teoh: Finalist
– 2-week scholarship to Cheng Ballet Academy

RAD Graded and Vocational examinations with 37% obtaining Distinctions.

Scholars program began from June onwards, as follows:
✲ Junior Scholars (Grade 2 – Inter-found)
✲ Senior Scholars (Inter – Adv 2)

‘BALLET CLASSICS’ CONCERT
Celebrated 34 years of assistance with concert titled ‘Ballet Classics’, featuring excerpts of Cinderella, Don Quixote, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Swan Lake, and Sleeping Beauty, held at Temple of Fine Arts. Invited the participation of Wesley School of Arts (which was started as an outreach program by the Wesley Methodist Church, KL, in order to give children of lower income families an opportunity to study dance and music).

Director Lee Yupin was again invited to be part of the panel of judges in MIBGP.

2018

Full scholarship recipients: Caeley Heong and Eleanor Inn, Nisha Lor

Asian Grand Prix Regionals (Thailand)
✲ Jaime Teoh: 1st Prize
– Invitation to the Asian Grand Prix Finals, Hong Kong
– Awarded Summer School Scholarship to Universal Ballet, Korea

TDS 21st Solo Ballet Competition
✲ Cheyenne Lok: Finalist (Category 3)

6th Taiwan Grand Prix International Ballet Competition 2018
✲ Cheyenne Lok: 4th Prize (Junior Category)
– Scholarship to Moscow State Academy of Choreography
– 100% Tuition Fees for 2019 Taiwan Grand Prix International Ballet Competition Workshop
– Scholarship to the Saratoga Summer Dance Intensive Program
– Full Tuition Scholarship for Harid Conservatory 2019 Summer Intensive

Malaysian Summer Intensive Ballet Training
Tey Ye Tyng and Sophia Ong awarded scholarships to Indonesian Intensive Ballet Training in Marlupi Dance Academy, Jakarta.

Malaysian International Ballet Grand Prix 2018
✲ Senior Ensemble: Finalist
✲ Junior Ensemble: Finalist
✲ Christina Ong: Finalist (Primary 2)
✲ Tey Ye Tyng: Finalist (Junior 1)
✲ Jamie Teoh: Finalist (Junior 1)
– Awarded 50% scholarship to Malaysian Summer Intensive Ballet Training 2019
– Full 2 week scholarship for Cheng Ballet Academy, Singapore
✲ Cheyenne Lok: Silver Medal (Junior 1)
– Awarded 100% scholarship to Malaysian Summer Intensive Ballet Training 2019
– Invited for full time 3 week training at Marlupi Dance Academy, Indonesia
– Full scholarship to Asian Grand Prix Summer Intensive 2019
✲ Sophia Goh: Bronze Medal (Primary 1)
✲ Sophia Ong: Silver Medal (Primary 1)

RAD Graded and Vocational examination with 33% obtaining Distinctions.

Asian Grand Prix Regionals (Malaysia)
✲ Cheyenne Lok: 1st Prize (Junior A Division)
– Awarded 100% scholarship to Asian Grand Prix Summer Intensive 2019
– Invitation to the Asian Grand Prix Finals, Hong Kong
✲ Christina Ong: 5th Prize (Pre-competitive B Division)
– Awarded 25% scholarship to Asian Grand Prix Summer Intensive 2019
– Invitation to the Asian Grand Prix Finals, Hong Kong

TDS 22nd Solo Ballet Competition
✲ Caeley Heong: 3rd Prize (Category 4)
✲ Eleanor Inn: 1st Prize (Category 4)
– Scholarship to the Singapore Ballet Academy Workshop in December
✲ Cheyenne Lok: 5th Prize (Category 3)

International Ballet Grand Prix Singapore 2019
✲ Eleanor Inn: Repetto Encouragement Award (Youth 1)
✲ Caeley Heong, 4th Prize (Youth 1)
– Direct entry to Central School of Ballet, UK Summer School 
✲ Cheyenne Lok: 1st Prize (Youth 2)
– Recipient of the IBGPS Grand Award
– Awarded 2 weeks 100% scholarship to the New Zealand School of Dance
– Awarded 1 week 100% scholarship to The Australian Ballet School
– Awarded full scholarship to the Elmhurst Ballet School, UK 2020 Summer Program

RAD Vocational examination with 52% obtaining Distinctions.

Cheyenne Lok participated in the Harid Conservatory, Florida 2019 four week Summer Intensive on full scholarship, and was then awarded as a recipient of the “Isabella Boylston Scholarship”, a program to support her continued studies at the conservatory for the upcoming academic year.

Celebrated our 36th Anniversary by hosting a 2019 Dance Camp from 13th-17th August for students from both lower and upper grades.

6th World Ballet Art Competition – Canadian Grand Prix 2019 Semi-Finals, Taiwan
✲ Tey Ye Tyng: 1st Prize

Taiwan Grand Prix 2019
✲ Tey Ye Tyng: 4th Place
– Received 1 week full tuition scholarship to A&A Ballet and 2020 Direct Entry to The Moscow State Academy of Choreography (The Bolshoi Ballet Academy)

Asian Grand Prix, Hong Kong 2019
✲ Cheyenne Lok: Silver Medalist (Junior A Division)
– 2 weeks scholarship and Direct Entry to Queensland Ballet Academy

Cheyenne Lok furthers her dance training abroad on scholarship at Harid Conservatory.

Ballet Manila Tour de Force
Eleanor Inn participated in the performance and received a scholarship for the Ballet Manila 2020 Intensive Summer Program.

Danceworks International Ballet Super Stars Gala 2019
Caeley Heong and Tey Ye Tyng participated in the opening performance, ‘Mazurka’.

Malaysian International Ballet Grand Prix 2019
✲ Sophia Ong: 5th Place (Primary 2)
– 50% scholarship Malaysian Summer Intensive Ballet Training 2020
✲ Christina Ong: 9th Place (Primary 3)
– 50% scholarship Malaysian Summer Intensive Ballet Training 2020

Star Of Canaan Dance International Ballet Competition 2019
✲ Eleanor Inn: Bronze medal (Primary B)
– Scholarship to the Urdang Academy, London 2020 Summer Course

Ballet Challenge 2020
Category 3 Finalists: Christina Ong, Eleanor Inn and Sophia Ong

EPIC Dance Singapore
Caeley Heong received a scholarship for the 2021 EPIC Dance workshop in Singapore

Coppelia, SWBC Concert 2019
Celebrated our 36th Anniversary with an adaptation of the full-length ballet, ‘Coppelia” on the 15th of December at Temple of Fine Arts.

2020

Full scholarship recipients: Caeley Heong and Christina Ong

CHESS The Musical
SWBC danced in CHESS, The Musical, a collaboration brought to life by Bentley Music Malaysia, performed by over 90 musicians from Malaysia, the Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music, and Orkestra RTM members, under Director Peter Cousens and Conductor Kevin Field, at the Bentley Music Academy from 17th-19th January.

RAD Vocational examination with 50% obtaining Distinctions.

2021

Full scholarship recipient: Caeley Heong

Fantastic World Dance Movement International Virtual Dance Competition:
✲ Ensemble Category: 6th Place, ‘ICAO’ performed by the Senior Scholars, choreographed by Kenny Shim

International Ballet Grand Prix Singapore Online Competition 2021
✲ Christina Ong: Potential Award (Youth 2)
✲ Sophia Ong: 9th Prize (Junior 2)
– 50% scholarship for IBGPS 2022 Competition

TDS 23rd Solo Ballet Competition
Finalists
– Annabelle Wong (Category 4)
– Sophia Ong (Category 4)
– Christina Ong (Category 3)

VIRTUAL SHOWCASE 2022 ‘DANCE, DANCE, DANCE’
Hosted a Youtube Premiere on 26th September of our very first official virtual showcase, ‘Dance, Dance, Dance’, a full-length concert edited and compiled featuring students dancing at home.

RAD Vocational Examinations with 6 obtaining Distinctions.

Full scholarship recipient: Melissa Wong

Invited Ben Cook and Yui Kyotani of Ballet Theatre Malaysia to teach a 3-day Pas de deux Workshop for Scholars Level 2 and 3.

International Ballet Grand Prix Singapore Online Competition 2022
✲ Sophia Ong: 9th Place (Youth 1)

Star of Canaan Dance International Ballet Competition 2022 Malaysia
✲ Emma Wong: 7th Place (Primary A2)

Dancebox 2022
Scholars Level 3 performed at Dancebox in KLPAC on 23rd August with an ensemble piece titled ‘Before We Turn To Stone’ choreographed by Kenny Shim.

Ballet Theatre Malaysia International Ballet Gala 2022
Lily and Surin participated in the children’s performance in ‘Die Fledermaus’ for Ballet Theatre Malaysia at PJPAC, 3rd September.

Star of Canaan Dance International Ballet Competition 2022 Singapore
✲ Christina Ong: Potential Award (JB Division)
– 50% Scholarship to Marlupi Dance Academy Intensive Program
✲ Caeley Heong: Silver Award (JA Division), 4th Place (CT1 Division)
– 100% Scholarship for The School of Ballet Theatre, UK Summer Intensive
– 100% Scholarship for The Dang (Solange Urdang Collective) Summer Programme
– 100% Scholarship for Soki Ballet International Virtual Ballet Class 2022
✲ Jenelle Ho: 10th Place (PB Division)
– 50% Scholarship to Marlupi Dance Academy Intensive Program
✲ Sophia Ong: 8th Place (PB Division)
– 100% Scholarship for Russian Ballet Association 2023 Vaganova Workshop by Vladimir Issaev
✲ DT Division (Caeley and Christina): Gold Award
– 100% Scholarship to Youth Grand Prix (YGP) Indonesia

Invited Mr. Miao Zong from France to conduct a ballet masterclass for our vocational grade students.

Asian Grand Prix Regionals (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)
✲ Sophia Ong: Gold Award (Performance B Category)
– Invitation to AGP Finals in Thailand

Held our 2nd in-house competition, ‘2022 Dance Star Competition II’.

Graduation of our Level 3 Scholars from the SWBC Scholars Program
✲ Caeley Heong, Christina Ong, Eleanor Inn, Hayley Sze, Melissa Wong, Natalie Wong

Malaysian International Ballet Grand Prix 2022
✲ Emma Wong: 3rd Place (Primary 3 Category)
– Full scholarship to Malaysian Summer Intensive Ballet Training 2023
✲ Adele Ng: Top 10 Award (Primary 3 Category)
– Tuition scholarship to Indonesian Intensive Ballet Training by Marlupi Dance Academy
✲ Amelia Chin: Encouragement Award (Primary 3 Category)

EVITA The Musical
SWBC danced in EVITA, The Musical, a collaboration brought to life by Bentley Music Malaysia, performed by musicians from Malaysia, the Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music, and Orkestra RTM members, under Director Jason Langley and Conductor Kevin Field, at the Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (KLPAC) from 16th-18th December. Choreography by Kenny Shim, Ashvini Pandian, and dancers Audrey Chua, Eunice Tan, Hayley Sze, Melissa Wong, Natalie Wong, Tomiko Dylan Alex, Yap Wen Xing, and Chia Yi Xin.

RAD Graded and Vocational Examination: 71 candidates from Primary in Dance to Grade 5, 23 candidates from Intermediate Foundation to Advanced 2, with a total of 16 obtaining Distinctions.

Full scholarship recipients: Emma Wong, Sophia Ong, Eleanor Inn

Psychosynthesis
Audrey Chua and Eleanor Inn performed in Psychosynthesis, a full-length contemporary performance choreographed by Kenny Shim.

Malaysia Ballet Festival 2023
✲ Benjamin Peoh Kye Jun, Solo Repertoire Category C (10-12 Years): Gold
✲ Irina Alma Lim, Solo Repertoire Category D (13-15 Years): Gold
✲ Marissa Ling Deying, Solo Repertoire Category D (13-15 Years): Gold

Ms. Lee was invited to teach classes at Barreworks Dance Studio while visiting Singapore.

TDS Festival of Dance VIII In Memory of Lee Lee Lan
Scholars 1 and 2 had the opportunity to perform amongst various ballet schools in Malaysia in their respective ensembles on 12th March at PJPAC; ‘Begin Again’ a contemporary piece choreographed by Ms. I-Lyn and ‘Fluttering Dust’ a neo-classical choreography by Ms. Goh.

Sophia Ong was accepted to attend the Royal Ballet School’s UK Spring Intensive held at Covent Garden, 2-6th April.

International Ballet Grand Prix Malaysia 2023
✲ Adele: Youth 2 Ballet, Finalist
✲ Irina: Youth 3 Ballet, Finalist
✲ Emma: Youth 1 Ballet, 6th Prize
✲ Annabelle: Youth 2 Ballet, Potential Award
✲ Marissa: Youth 2 Ballet, 9th Prize
✲ Jenelle: Youth 2 Ballet, 8th Prize
– 100% Tuition Scholarship to Central School of Ballet 2024 Summer School
Program
✲ Sophia: Youth 2 Ballet 2nd Prize, Youth 2 Contemporary 2nd Prize
– 25% Ballet Scholarship for International Ballet Grand Prix 2024

TDS 24th Solo Ballet Competition
✲ Emma Wong, Category 4: 5th Place

Several students attended the TDS masterclass and variation workshops taught by Irina Konstantinova, classical teacher at the Australian Ballet School, and Han Kee Juan, principal of Singapore Ballet Academy.

Jamie Leow attended the RAD Summer School in Malaysia from 29th May to 3rd June.

Asian Grand Prix Regionals (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)
✲ Sophia Ong, Performance B Category: Gold Award
– Invitation to AGP Finals in Hong Kong

Several students took part in the Contemporary Dance Intensive by Kenny Shim Dance Collective taught by Kenny Shim and Cindy Ng, 4-6th August.

Malaysian International Ballet Grand Prix 2023
Semi-Finalists
✲ Primary 1: Shenny (Silver)
✲ Primary 2: Shannen, Kate, Kyra (Bronze)
✲ Primary 3: Szu Zenn, Janicessa (Silver) and Abygail, Naomi (Bronze)
Finalists
✲ Hannah Choo (Primary 1): Gold Award, Top 12
✲ Benjamin Peoh (Primary 2): Gold Award, Top 12
– 100% Tuition scholarship to Indonesian Intensive Ballet Training by Marlupi
Dance Academy
– Só Dança Best Talent Award & Apparel
✲ Emma Wong (Primary 3): Gold Award, Top 12
– 50% Tuition scholarship to Indonesian Intensive Ballet Training by Marlupi
Dance Academy
– Só Dança Best Talent Award & Apparel

RAD AEC and RAV Examinations held in April and September, and Awards Presentation in December with 35 students obtaining Distinctions and High Distinctions out of 108 students.

GEMS OF TIME 40TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT
Celebrated 40 years of SWBC with ‘Gems of Time’. Our 40th Anniversary Concert involving students and alumni was held at DPAC on 3rd and 4th November featuring 3 different shows with 3 different programs to celebrate a bright and dazzling legacy of dance and continued support from parents.

Full scholarship recipients: Shannen Tung and Sophia Ong

2024 Asian Elite Dance Competition Malaysia
✲ Sophia: Gold (Classical Ballet Solo Junior A)
– 50% Scholarship to Marlupi Dance Academy’s Indonesian Intensive Ballet Training
– 50% Scholarship to Manila Dance Prix 2024
– 50% Green Card Entry for AEDC Beijing Final
✲ Christina: Silver (Classical Ballet Solo Senior)
– 50% Scholarship to Manila Dance Prix 2024
– 50% Green Card Entry for AEDC Beijing Final

International Tanz Challenge
✲ Caeley: Gold (Ballet Category 1), Gold (Contemporary Category 5)

International Ballet Grand Prix Malaysia 2024
✲ Christina: Top 10 Award (Senior 15-17 Ballet)
✲ Khatrina: 3rd Prize (Youth 14 Ballet)
– Invitation to IBGP Grand Finals Singapore
✲ Sophia: 2nd Prize (Youth 14 Ballet)
– Invitation to IBGP Grand Finals Singapore
✲ Emma: Top 10 Award (Youth 13 Ballet)
✲ Szu Zenn: 3rd Prize (Youth 13 Ballet)
– Invitation to IBGP Grand Finals Singapore
– 25% Ballet Scholarship for IBGP 2025
✲ Janicessa: 2nd Prize (Youth 13 Contemporary)
– Invitation to IBGP Grand Finals Singapore

TDS 25th Solo Ballet Competition
✲ Shannen: Finalist (Category 4)

Malaysia Challenge Cup Dance Competition 2025
✲ Khatrina, Silver Award

Held the Musical Theatre Workshop by Emma Goding on 22nd-23rd June, learning choreographies for A Chorus Line and Chicago The Musical.

Star of Canaan Dance International Ballet Competition 2024 Malaysia
✲ Reina: 10th Place (PA1 Ballet Division)
✲ Janicessa: Gold Award (CT1 Contemporary Division)
✲ Emma: 6th Place (PB Ballet Division), 5th Place (CT1 Contemporary Division)
– Scholarship to Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida Summer Intensive 2025
– 100% Free Entry to Canaan Dance IBC 2025
✲ Szu Zenn: 5th Place (PB Ballet Division)
– 50% Scholarship for DUCON Asia 2025
Surin: 7th Place (JA Division)
– 50% Scholarship for Canaan Dance Workshop 2025
✲ Adele: 5th Place (JA Division)
– 50% Scholarship for Canaan Dance Workshop 2025
Annabelle: Bronze Award (JB Ballet Division), 4th Place (CT2 Contemporary Division)
– Scholarship for Soki Ballet International Japan Workshop 2025
– 50% Scholarship to the University of Utah’s Summer Intensive 2025
– 100% Free Entry to Canaan Dance IBC 2025
Caeley: Gold Award (JB Ballet Division), Gold Award (CT2 Contemporary Division)
– 100% Scholarship to the University of Oklahoma’s Summer Intensive 2025
✲ EN Ensemble Division: Gold Award

International Ballet Grand Prix International Grand Finals Singapore
✲ Janicessa: Gold Award (Youth 13 Contemporary)
✲ Khatrina: Bronze Award (Youth 14 Ballet)

Asia Solo Dance Competition, Fukuoka
✲ Khatrina: 1st Prize (Ballet Category C), 1st Prize (Contemporary Category A)
– Jury Award (100% Scholarship for 1-month Summer Classes 2025 at Soraya Jayne’s International Ballet School)

The World Ballet Trial -Malaysia Stage- 2024
✲ Shannen: 4th Place (Ballet Junior A)
✲ Janicessa: Potential Award (Ballet Junior C)
✲ Adele: 8th Place (Ballet Junior C)
– Scholarship for Incheon Youth Company Ballet Festival February 2025
✲ Szu Zenn: 4th Place (Ballet Junior C)
– Scholarship for Incheon Youth Company Ballet Festival February 2025
✲ Khatrina: 2nd Place (Ballet Junior C)
– Scholarship for Incheon Youth Company Ballet Festival February 2025
– Direct Entry to TWBT Grand Final Tokyo 2025
✲ Marissa: 5th Place (Ballet Junior D)
✲ Jenelle: 4th Place (Ballet Junior D)
– Scholarship for Incheon Youth Company Ballet Festival February 2025
✲ Sophia: 2nd Place (Ballet Junior D)
– 20% Scholarship for TWBT Workshop 2025
– 2-Week Scholarship to Ballet Studio O, Japan
– Scholarship for Incheon Youth Company Ballet Festival February 2025
✲ Janicessa: 3rd Place (Contemporary Junior C)
– Direct Entry to TWBT Grand Final Tokyo 2025
✲ Annabelle: 2nd Place (Contemporary Junior D)
✲ Duo/Trio 15 & Under (Adele & Khatrina): 1st Place
✲ Duo/Trio 18 & Under (Irina, Jenelle, Marissa): 1st Place
✲ Duo/Trio Open (Annabelle & Natalie): 2nd Place
– Direct Entry to TWBT Grand Final Tokyo 2025

Asian Open Dance Championship 2024
✲ Lyrical Duo/Trio Junior A (Adele & Khatrina): Gold
✲ Fiona: Silver (Ballet Repertoire Primary A)
✲ Hannah: Silver (Ballet Repertoire Primary A)
✲ Shenny: Silver (Ballet Repertoire Primary A)
✲ Xin Ran: Silver (Ballet Repertoire Primary B)
✲ Khatrina: Gold (Ballet Repertoire Junior A), Gold (Lyrical Solo Junior A)

YGP Singapore 2024
Emma and Szu Zenn participated in the YGP Singapore 3-days of masterclasses and scholarship classes, and were awarded special Grishko gift sets and a 1-year gold membership.

Szu Zenn participated in A Dance Memoir, performed at KLPAC and choreographed by Choong Wan Chin in a special collaboration with Shanghai Dance School students.

Alum Fara Ling performed in Echoes of the Hornbill’s Cry by Raziman Company, choreographed by Raziman Sarbini and blending contemporary movement with traditional Sarawakian culture.

WEST SIDE STORY THE MUSICAL
SWBC danced in West Side Story (originally of Jerome Robbins, Leonard Bernstein, and Stephen Sondheim), our third collaboration with Bentley Music Malaysia, The Culture Exchange, students from Central Conservatorium of Music, Queensland, and Orkestra Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) musicians, under Director Jo Kukathas and Conductor Kevin Field at PJPAC for 4 shows on the 14th & 15th of December. The performance was made up of an international ensemble of 90 people from Malaysia, Australia, and Europe. Choreography by Kenny Shim, Ashvini Pandian, Audrey Chua, and Emma Goding, and dancers Adele Ng, Amirah Redza, Annabelle Wong, Ashvini Pandian, Audrey Chua, Emma Wong, Hayley Sze, Ho Kah Yeng, Irina Lim, Natalie Wong, Tan Jo-Lyn, Tomiko Dylan Alex.

Ballet Nights Kuala Lumpur, The London Sensation
After a 4-round audition, Sophia was selected as the Young Ambassador for Ballet Nights 2025, of which she gave a speech for the press conference at World Trade Centre.

We held our Awards Presentation in December for both Internal Graded Examinations of our new training method and RAD Vocational Examinations.

Concluded the end of the year and last day of classes with our SWBC Christmas Party for all students, filled with games and snacks specially contributed by parents.

Full scholarship recipients: Fiona Ong and Adele Ng