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Hua Yi Secondary School

Performing Arts

Learn more about Hua Yi Secondary School’s DSA-Sec Performing Arts talent areas, including Concert Band and Modern Dance, as well as the application and selection process.

Last updated 18 August 2026

Performing Arts

Aesthetics play a significant role in our students’ holistic education experience. At Hua Yi Secondary School, we aim to nurture the diverse artistic and musical talents of our students; we provide different opportunities for exposure to and platforms for participation in multiple and varied art forms. Our rich heritage has enabled us to build strong partnerships and ties with our alumni and parents who contribute actively to the provision of a rich aesthetics education for all Hua Yians. These partnerships include combined training and performances such as the school.

DSA Talent Areas in Performing Arts (for 2026):

  • Cultural Dance (Dance-Chinese)

  • Concert Band

  • Guzheng Ensemble

  • Modern Dance (Dance-International)

  • Show Choir

Four girls in green and pink traditional Chinese costumes hold fans and pose gracefully in a dance studio.
Four students in navy blue school uniforms hold brass and woodwind instruments including saxophones, a trombone, and a clarinet.
Four young musicians in black clothing playing guzheng instruments on a green lawn outdoors near a blue building.
Four students in brown shirts pose on steps in front of a building entrance labeled Centrestage.
Four students in matching blue shirts and black pants pose with arms outstretched in a green school garden.

Programme

DSA students will be given comprehensive support to develop their ability and interests in taking up leadership roles, and to achieve a well-rounded education in Hua Yi.

Highlights

  • Emplaced on a talent development programme

  • Exposure to varied leadership development experiences

  • Exposure to multiple and varied art forms including learning journeys and viewing of public performances

Opportunities to showcase their talents at school-based and public platforms including the annual Xin Yao competition and the combined aesthetics community performance at Ng Teng Fong Hospital.

Hua Yi DSA Performing Arts poster: student Pay Wei En poses in Chinese dance costume in a school corridor.

Criteria

  • Students should submit as part of their application documents that attest to their experiences and commitment as performers in their Primary Schools.

  • Students should possess personal qualities and strengths that are indicative of their potential to be a member of the Performing Art group. This can be demonstrated using their CCA or VIA records, a personal statement and character referees.

  • Shortlisted students will be invited for an Audition conducted by school staff, followed by an Interview to determine if they will be a good fit for the school.