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CLASSES

Our classes are run weekly, follow the link to see our current timetable.

DANCE

Ballet, Jazz & Tap technical classes

Ballet, tap and jazz classes with the Jill Clewes Academy for Theatre Arts are available for complete beginners to advanced standard and follow the syllabus of the British Ballet Organisation (BBO) which is fully accredited by the Dance Council of Great Britain and QCA.

For those wishing too, we offer the opportunity to follow the BBO examinations in ballet, tap and jazz. We are extremely proud that we not only have a 100% pass rate for our examinations but over 70% of students achieve distinction or above.

We also offer weekly none syllabus classes in Ballet pointe work, adult beginners tap and a senior jazz open class for students wishing to do additional classes.

Commercial Classes

Commercial classes for the lower school are grouped by age. Classes feature routines choreographed and performed to popular, chart-topping songs.

We currently offer the following Commercial Classes (various age groups)


JC Performers

Theatre Company

JC Performers Theatre Company classes at Jill Clewes Academy for Theatre Arts give students the opportunity to experience singing, acting and dance. Classes are grouped by age and taught in a fun and engaging environment through drama games, song and dance routines and acting through song.


Singing

Do you enjoy Singing? we now offer group singing lessons in our Vocality singing lessons.

You will be given a warm and friendly welcome to this singing group, all members are given lots of help to improve with vocal warm ups each week and we explore a wide variety of songs. If you have always enjoyed listening to choirs on the TV or in a Theatre now is your chance to be party of one (and maybe to have an opportunity to perform in one).

Taught each week by Lydia Haddon Professional Vocalist, who trained at The Academy and Chichester University and has performed in many Shows.

Baby & First Steps /

Dance Intro

Baby Steps

A parent / carer participation class where you can spend valuable quality time with your toddlers

Your child’s imagination will be sparked as they journey with you along with Benji and Bella Bear to nursery rhyme and story land

Your child will improve their physical strength motor and social skills and confidence while having lots of fun. Learning to follow instructions early within a class situation can be invaluable in getting your child preschool ready

Approx Age: 18 Months to 2 1/2 Years

First Steps

Ignite your child’s imagination as they take their first independent steps travelling to adventures near and far with Rosy and Rudy Rabbit, your preschooler will further develop their independence, motor and social skills, musicality, and physical fitness. They will be taught a gentle introduction to ballet and tap whilst above all having lots of fun and developing their self esteem and increasing confidence as they feel a sense of achievement

Approx Age 2 1/2 to 4 Years

Dance Intro

Dance intro class prepares young children to enjoy and explore the beginnings of classical ballet and tap.

Designed to develop, musicality, expression and creativity

A fabulous foundation for our pre primary class

Approx Age: 4 to 5 1/2 Years

FITNESS CLASSES

Aerobics

The Jill Clewes aerobics sessions are a tried and tested format that has been going strong for over 40 years. It’s a fun and enjoyable method to cut fat, reduce weight and tone muscle while following fun and easy to copy routines set to tunes from classic party songs to the most up to date tracks from the present top 10. This class is for all abilities from low to high impact, from the beginner to the experienced fitness fanatic. The feeling of being on a night out in a nightclub setting allows you to really express yourself and you are guaranteed to leave with a big smile on your face, feel energised and with an overall feeling of wellbeing.

Come and give it a go

Body Blast

After a quick cardio warm up Mandy will help you burn calories and tone your abs, bum and thighs.

Body Conditioning

Ruth delivers a low impact toning and sculpting session to strengthen your mind, body and soul.