Meet the Team
Founded by Raquel Yeo, Assemblé Studios is a specialised adult ballet studio that caters to individuals looking for a wholesome ballet experience. With a focus on quality classes and individualised attention, we're committed to helping you feel your best and achieve your ballet and fitness goals.
Whether you are new to ballet or a seasoned dancer, our knowledgeable instructors will help you to build strength, improve flexibility, and develop better overall health and wellness.
Founder/Principal Instructor
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Classical Ballet | Ballet Fitness
Certificate in Ballet Teaching Studies (Royal Academy of Dance)
Vocational Level in Classical Ballet – Advanced 1 (Royal Academy of Dance)
Certified Instructor in Progressing Ballet Technique (Levels 1 and 2)
Certified Instructor in FLX Flexibility Training
Raquel began dancing at the age of 7 and attained the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) Advanced 1 certification. Throughout her journey as a dancer, she has also been exposed to other dance genres such as Chinese and Latin dances.
As a seasoned dancer and performer, she has participated in numerous competitions, dance productions, and performances. She has had the privilege of dancing for prestigious brands such as OMEGA Watches and The Westin Singapore, and was featured in a dance scene for MediaCorp's Channel 8 drama serial, Love at First Bite.
After attaining the Certificate in Ballet Teaching Studies accredited by RAD in 2021, it motivated her to build a lifestyle ballet brand that promotes a safe and inclusive space where anyone – young and old – can come to learn ballet together as a community.
Prior to this venture, she was an experienced academic teacher who specialised in teaching the English language and Social Studies in a Ministry of Education (MOE) primary school for 6 years.
Instructors
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Classical Ballet
Vocational Level in Classical Ballet – Advanced Foundation (Royal Academy of Dance)
Advanced Diploma in Dance (Singapore Raffles Music College)
Jovin's journey into dance began with Indian Dance in primary school and Modern Dance in secondary school. At the age of 9, she started ballet training and is now pursuing the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) Advanced 1 level.
Her passion for dance led her to obtain an Advanced Diploma in Dance from Singapore Raffles Music College in 2023, where she studied various genres including Chinese Dance, Chinese Classical Dance, and Street Jazz.
As the leader of the Modern Dance CCA in secondary school, she participated in a three-day Dance Talent Development Programme at LASALLE, learning from experienced local dance instructors across multiple genres.
Jovin has showcased her talent at numerous events, such as the 2022 Powerful Daegu Festival in South Korea, Adele Goh’s Contemporary Workshop in 2022, One Opera Singapore, and the SOPA International Kpop Camp x SRMC in 2023.
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Classical Ballet
Vocational Level in Classical Ballet – Advanced Foundation (Royal Academy of Dance)
Certified Instructor in Progressing Ballet Technique (Level 1)
Grace is a dedicated dancer with a deep passion for teaching and connecting with others through dance. A graduate of the Singapore School of the Arts (SOTA), she trained extensively in both ballet and contemporary dance. Her commitment to excellence has earned her numerous awards in local and international competitions, and she has achieved Distinctions in all her Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) exams.
Grace further refined her training through the Ballet Associates Course with Singapore Ballet and participated in workshops held by various prestigious schools. Her diverse background in both classical ballet and contemporary dance allows her to offer a well-rounded and dynamic approach to teaching.
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Classical Ballet
Vocational Level in Classical Ballet – Advanced 1 (Royal Academy of Dance)
Certified RYT® 200 hours Yoga Teacher
Samantha began her journey in classical ballet at the age of six. Her passion for the art form has grown immensely over the years, culminating in her successful attainment of the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) Advanced 1 vocational level certification.
Driven by her love for dance and a desire to broaden her repertoire, she explored Contemporary and Hip Hop during her Junior College years. Later, at university, she took up Latin American DanceSport and rose to become Captain of the performance team. Samantha is an experienced performer, having participated in numerous dance productions and performances, including the NUS Cultural Activities Club’s annual “CAC+US” and SMU Ardiente’s “Unpaso,” in addition to biennial Ballet recitals.
Samantha is dedicated to creating a fun, engaging, and safe environment for exploration, while nurturing her students’ strengths. She hopes her students will always remember the essence of dance as a form of self-expression and a celebration of their individuality. In addition to her dance expertise, she is a certified Yoga teacher with a strong understanding of safe movement practices.
Join the family
We want to build a dream team of dedicated and professional ballet and ballet fitness teachers.
If you are interested in joining the team, email hello@assemblestudios.sg with your résumé, portfolio (if applicable) and tell us a bit about yourself and why you think you'd be great at the job!