Our founder, Jason, started dancing at the age of 9 at the Cornwall High School of Dancing in Camborne, run by the charismatic and inspirational Madam Norman. At the age of 12, Jason auditioned successfully for Bush Davies School and The Lagat School of Russian Ballet. After finishing the Lower School at Lagat and appearing with the Northern Ballet Theatre on numerous occasions, he attended London Studio Centre, gaining the position of Head Ballet Boy in his second year. After graduation and becoming a member of Equity, Jason has worked throughout the world. He performed in London's West End, throughout Europe and Asia in Las Vegas-style revue shows, gaining soloist/dance captain and company manager positions. He performed on many cruise lines on inaugural cruises, holding the same positions.
In 2001 Jason retired from performing and decided to take on a career in teaching. He has opened seven schools in Cornwall and is the artistic director of the Foundation Course in Dance and Musical Theatre.
He is now a mentor for the Royal Academy of Dance and choreographer for local holiday camps and pantomimes. Many of his students are now at vocational dance colleges as well as younger students auditioning successfully for the Royal Ballet School, Elmhurst School of Dance, Arts Educational - Tring Park and The Hammond School. He also teaches at Polwhele School in Truro and is on the panel for the UK audition tour for Celebrity Cruises. He also runs Cornwall Casting Agency.
Our students enter exams yearly with the Royal Academy of Dance, Trinity College of London and the International Dance Teachers Association. They also perform annually at the Regal Theatre in Redruth and at the Sadlers Wells Theatre in London. To become part of this exciting family, get in touch!
"I am passionate about enabling as many students as possible to discover, participate and excel in performing arts. I am excited by the opportunity to have a studio in Bude as it will allow even more students across Cornwall to sample and gain experience in many genres of dance."
- Jason.