Saraca Hall

Belleza: NTU Ballroom provides an avenue for NTU hall residents to be introduced to and refine their skills in Standard Ballroom dance as part of the Residential Education experience. A relatively new dance genre that can be found nowhere else in NTU, Ballroom dance allows NTU students to step out of their comfort zone, expand their repertoires and socialize through partner and social dancing.

Through this programme, NTU students will foster an appreciation for Standard Ballroom dance, namely the Waltz, Tango, Quickstep, Foxtrot and Viennese Waltz. Belleza enriches university hall experience through the medium of dance, creating a like-minded hall community in which members' shared interest in and appreciation of dance as an artistic form of expression can be kindled and nurtured.
 

 

I’ve always been very interested in Standard Ballroom Dance and I’m glad that RE decided to have a program dedicated to it because I can finally pursue it as a hobby. It’s also a great way to destress from studying and all my other commitments. It’s been an amazing journey so far both on and off the dance floor, and it’s so fun practicing with everyone, going for competitions, and just making friends over suppers and meals and even BBQ!

Cleo Tan (Year 2, SoH)

I had never tried ballroom dancing before joining Belleza but the programme has been a great introduction to the dance. The programme is very welcoming to members of all different skill levels. We've had many opportunities to bond together through barbecues and suppers. Joining competition has been an enriching experience as well. It has motivated me to improve myself and learn more about dance.

Maskil bin Masjuri (Year 1, CoE)

I really love all the friends I’ve met through this program and their positive energy. Every week I look forward to going to ballroom dance! By participating in a competition, it gave me valuable memories and I was also able to feel the atmosphere of a competition for the first time. I will never forget the friends I’ve met through this program and Belleza forever.

Jisu Yoon (Year 3, Exchange Student from Korea, CoE)

Belleza is a novel, supportive and enriching initiative that welcomes anyone with an interest in standard ballroom dancing regardless of their prior background. The seniors are very approachable and helpful and the instructors are highly qualified. I started with no background in ballroom dancing and this programme has given me a great introduction to the dance as well as other like-minded peers. Special commendation to an instructor who never fails to make my day :)

Ezra Peh (Year 5, CoE)

I did not have any dance experience about waltz and other modern dance. But now, I feel like I have accomplished new things and I can challenge myself to get what I planned to with support from Belleza friends.

Kim Han Bee (Year 3, Exchange Student from Korea, NBS)