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Not just for DSA: Singapore’s dance dads and mums pour thousands into kids’ passions
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These parents are motivated by a genuine desire for their kids to excel in the art they love.
PHOTOS: ARIFFIN JAMAR, RYAN CHIONG, COURTESY OF JENSEN SIAW, AZMI ATHNI
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SINGAPORE – Every year, Singapore’s dance schools welcome a new crop of young dancers. But as these children grow up, many find themselves torn between their love for dance and the pressures of parental expectations.
What starts as a fun hobby can quickly become a time-consuming distraction that many parents are eager to eliminate – even as the state calls for society to recognise different forms of success.
