Classically trained, Alison has been dancing since the age of four in the U.K, New Zealand and Singapore. A National Arts Council scholar (NAC), she started her early training at the Singapore Ballet Academy before training full time at the New Zealand School of Dance. Upon graduation, Alison joined the Singapore Dance Theatre where she spent close to a decade dancing professionally before hanging up her pointe shoes and founded BalletBody. Alison believes that ballet is for all and hopes to share her love and passion for the art with people from all walks of life.
Lisha started dancing at the age of 3, going on to train at the Royal Ballet School and Central School of Ballet in London. Graduating with a BA (Honours) in Professional Dance and Performance, she returned to Singapore to perform with Singapore Dance Theatre for 6 years. Since leaving the Singapore Dance Theatre, Lisha has gained experience teaching ballet and group fitness further becoming a certified instructor in STOTT Mat and Reformer Pilates.
Sammi’s love for ballet blossomed at 16 when she was inspired by the elegance and dedication of professional ballerinas. She received her formal training at Attitude Performing Arts School and Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, where she earned her Diploma in Dance.
Sammi gained 10 years of experience teaching dance to students of all ages before joining BalletBody in 2024. She fosters a safe and supportive environment in her classes, encouraging her students to take risks, embrace mistakes, and grow.
When she’s not at BalletBody, Sammi works as a behavioural therapist, helping children develop and thrive.
Yuwen’s love for dance was clear from a young age, as her father enrolled her in ballet at just 4 years old
after noticing her dancing to music videos. She trained at Crestar School of Dance and The School of Dance, completing both the CSTD syllabus and RAD Intermediate Foundation.
Drawn to the beauty and structure of ballet, Yuwen now has four years of teaching experience at BalletBody. Her teaching focuses on building a solid technical foundation, and her classes are full of creative analogies to help her students better understand the mechanics of each movement.
In addition to her role at BalletBody, Yuwen is a realtor, and hopes to one day merge her passions for ballet and real estate.
At age 4, Zile was given the choice between piano and ballet, and she set her heart on dance. She trained at Singapore Ballet Academy, where she completed her RAD syllabus up to the Intermediate level. She is also a certified Pilates instructor, a practice she explored to enhance her ballet technique.
Since joining BalletBody in 2024, Zile has focused on combining her anatomical knowledge with dance technique to help her students improve their muscle engagement and artistry. She encourages her students to focus on musicality and the finer details of ballet, while embracing its beauty and elegance.
Outside the studio, Zile has a soft spot for animals and enjoys chatting with students after class. She can often be seen greeting the neighbourhood cats on her way to BalletBody.
