Our Team
Jade Wong
Ballet Teacher | Creative Director
Having put on the ballet shoes since she was four, Jade has never looked back. Coming from a family of performers, Jade has had a flair for performance since a young age, having been exposed to a wide variety of dance and music.
Despite not studying dance formally, through her determination and passion, Jade has attained multiple distinctions in the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) examinations. In her many years of dancing, she has explored and trained in other genres such as Jazz, Contemporary, Lyrical, Street Jazz, and Heels. She also danced Ballet and Jazz at the Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Germany in 2018.
Dance is a huge part of Jade’s life and it is apparent in her artworks which feature her own choreography and dancing.“The Animal in Us” has been awarded the Certificate of Recognition, Honorary mention for artwork (Installation) and exhibited at The Arts House at the Singapore Youth Festival 2016. “Vivi L’attimo - Live in the Moment” was a highlighted artwork at the Random Blends: Interception and exhibited at the Arts and Science Museum of Singapore in 2017.
While studying in University, Jade had the opportunity to dance externally for commercial shows, projects, and studio recitals. At the same time, she taught ballet and jazz to children between 3 to 14 years old as a freelancer in dance studios. Jade has also choreographed and prepared students for showcases and recitals.
While working in the fashion and creative industry, Jade joined DancEdge in 2022 to train with Elizabeth and to finish her RAD Advanced 2 examinations. While at DancEdge, Jade’s passion for dance reignited and she was inspired to dance and teach again. Through her past experiences and knowledge gained, she wishes to not only share the love of dancing, but also to nurture mindfulness and confidence in her students.
Elizabeth Lee
Founder & Principal
NAFA Diploma in Dance, Best Graduate
Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) RTS
Certified PBT Instructor Levels 1 & 2
Certified PCT Instructor Level 1
As a child who danced before she could walk, it was apparent early on that Elizabeth was born to dance.
She achieved Distinctions in all her Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) Graded and Vocational exams, and was head of her Dance CCA group in Secondary School. It was no surprise that she eventually enrolled at Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) to study dance full-time.
Elizabeth was a recipient of the Ngee Ann Kongsi Merit Award for 2 consecutive years in 2010 and 2011. In 2012, she graduated with the award for Best Graduate of her cohort.
While in NAFA, Elizabeth was a project dancer with RAW Moves and Frontier Danceland, before making a foray into teaching and choreographing after graduating. There, she developed a focus on Creative Movement, Ballet, and Contemporary Dance. She has also had opportunities to participate in dance festivals around Europe and looks forward to bringing her students to experience dance culture in other parts of the world.
Having worked with choreographers from around the globe, such as Albert Tiong (Malaysia), Andrea Beckham (USA), Larry Clark (USA), James Cousins (UK), Richard Causer (Australia), and Filomar Tariao (Singapore), Elizabeth's rich experiences continue to inspire her teaching and choreography. Her choreographic works have been featured on platforms such as Esplanade's da:ns Festival, and in local and international competitions, emerging among the Top 3 in the Solo and Group categories.
Drawing on wisdom she has gleaned in her time as a professional dancer, teacher, and choreographer, Elizabeth founded DancEdge Academy to nurture the next generation of confident, competent, and committed dancers, who share the same love for dance that she has.
Angeline Choong
Ballet Teacher
Angeline started ballet at the age of 6. She has strong exposure in classical ballet technique and repertoire, and is equipped with teaching students of all ages and levels, from young children to adults. Additionally, she is certified to teach the Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) and the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) curriculum.
She is a firm believer that success in ballet lies in building a strong foundation of technique and artistry. Her teaching style is focused on providing students with a thorough understanding of ballet technique and musicality, while also nurturing their creativity and artistry. She strives to create a supportive and disciplined environment in her classes, where students can develop their skills with precision and grace.
Angeline believes in a student-centered teaching. Her primary goal as a ballet teacher is to contribute to the holistic development of each student she teaches.
She joined DancEdge due to its supportive team, friendly and inclusive environment, which is key to learning success for students.
Tammy Tan
Ballet Teacher | Marketing Manager
Tammy started her dance journey when she was in Secondary School, training in Classical Ballet under the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) syllabus, as well as Contemporary dance. She continued dancing in her Junior College days, gaining performing experiences from both her college’s and dance studio’s recitals. In working to be a more versatile dancer, Tammy went on to train in other dance styles like Jazz under the Commonwealth Society of Teachers of Dancing (CSTD) syllabus, as well as Lyrical.
With her love for nurturing young dancers, Tammy has been teaching and assisting in ballet and jazz classes since 2019, working with students from the ages of 2 - 13 years old. She is currently pursuing her Certificate of Ballet Teaching Studies for the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) curriculum under the tutelage of DancEdge Academy's Principal, Ms Elizabeth Lee.
Having sustained multiple dance injuries over the years, Tammy values the importance of safe dance training and hopes to help dancers train healthily and injury-free. She also prioritizes her students' mental wellbeing, and seeks to provide her dancers with a safe and welcoming environment to grow up in, both as a dancer and as an individual.