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The teachers behind every step

Professionally trained, properly qualified, and genuinely thrilled every time a shy dancer finds their confidence.
Jess, Principal of Jazzy J's, smiling in a Jazzy J's vest top

Principal and founder

Jess

Training
Trained at the London College of Dance, gaining a BA (Hons) in Dance alongside her ISTD qualifications. Awarded for her outstanding teaching practice.
Experience
Taught in schools, colleges and dance academies before opening Jazzy J's in 2012.
  • Favourite musical: A Chorus Line
  • Mum to three daughters (and three cats)
Jaz, Vice Principal, portrait

Vice Principal

Jaz

“Building relationships with the children and seeing them improve and achieve.”
Training
Northern Ballet School, Midlands Ballet Associates and Yorkshire Ballet Scholarship Centre. Danced professionally in Cyprus.
Experience
7 years' teaching, 4 of them at Jazzy J's.
  • Favourite musical: Newsies
  • Favourite snack: chocolate
Maddy, Head of Ballet, black and white portrait

Head of Ballet

Maddy

“Being able to share and spread that love of classical ballet to all my gorgeous students, and to see them grow and progress, is such a privilege.”
Training
Northern Ballet School. Holds the ISTD Fellowship in Ballet, the Royal Academy of Dance Teaching Certificate and Affiliated Teacher status with the Royal Ballet School.
Experience
Over 30 years' teaching. An Imperial Ballet examiner and ISTD ballet teacher-training tutor.
Esme, teacher and Head of Outreach, portrait

Teacher and Head of Outreach

Esme

“I feel so incredibly lucky to have my passion as my work. I love watching all the dancers progress and grow in confidence.”
Training
The Arden School of Theatre, BA (Hons) Musical Theatre, and CAPA College.
Experience
5 years' teaching, from 18-month-olds right through to adults.
  • Loves baking
  • Has three rescue dogs
Darcy, teacher, portrait

Teacher, social media and admin

Darcy

“I love seeing all the dancers grow and achieve, and the community dance builds.”
Training
Trained at Jazzy J's and now working towards becoming a fully qualified ISTD teacher.
Experience
2 years' teaching.

The team behind the magic

On opening day, backstage at OzDust, and every week in the studio.

  • The pink Jazzy J's shopfront on opening day
  • The teaching team in front of the OzDust set
  • The teaching team with a balloon
  • Teachers in OzDust show T-shirts
  • Jess laughing in the studio
  • A teacher and pupil stretching together
  • A young pupil hugging her teacher
  • A teacher stretching with a pupil in front of the mirrors
  • Pupils and teachers gathered by the pink reception desk

Say hello at reception

Tricia looks after reception on Mondays and Saturdays and answers your emails. On Tuesdays to Thursdays, a member of the teaching team is on the desk.

We're hiring

We're looking for an enthusiastic, friendly dance teacher to lead our Saturday classes, with room to grow into evening classes and more.

Ask about the role

Come and dance with us.

Try any class for three weeks for £20. No experience needed.

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