A chance to become someone or something which can be the complete opposite of your natural personality.

At JAKS Academy drama plays a big part in shows and performances that we do.
Not only for students as actors but through their singing and dancing also.                       It is a fantastic, energetic way to express feelings and emotions of your “Character” to the audience.

Drama at JAKS also includes confidence building workshops and is a great way for students to step out of their safety area!

Pointe

Pointe is a form of ballet presented on the tips of the toes made possible by specialised pointe shoes, focusing on grace and specific technique.

Here at JAKS we ensure all of our students have sufficient strength and technique before beginning pointe work and when perfected it can be a beautiful and elegant dance style. However it is one of the most painful, yet rewarding experiences.

Ballet

This is the backbone of dance. It is a highly technical form of dance with it's own vocabulary. Not only does ballet teach you a major dance form it also aids greatly in discipline and stance. Here at JAKS we don't just look at ballet in classical form, but create choreography with everyday actions and up to date music. We are also very proud that we have numerous amount of males participating in ballet which we feel speaks for itself.

Tap

Why have music when you can don a pair of tap shoes and instantly your feet become your instrument? Tap dance is another long serving member of the dance genres and uses intricate foot work. Your knowledge of beats, rhythms, and sounds will be greatly improved by studying tap. From Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers to the modern tap dogs and stomp, JAKS will definitely give you those dancing feet!

Flexibility

Many children strive to be great dancers but without great flexibility this is hard. JAKS provides a safe environment with qualified teachers to ensure children are warmed up and put through their stretching exercises to gain the upmost flexibility of each individual.

Adult Street / Modern / Tap

Why should it just be the children having all the fun? Jaks provides classes for adults to learn new dance styles and perform them (if they wish). Get a night away from the kids and stresses of everyday life. A fantastic social network, great fitness and learn something whilst doing it.........also occasionally followed by a glass of wine after. JAKS really does cater for all!

Modern / Street / Jazz

Many different moves with many different styles. At JAKS we do not like to focus on one generic style. Modern dance is a rebellion against ballet and over the years it has developed creating forms off it into Jazz, Pop and Street. We also give the children a mix which so far they have enjoyed and hungered for more, so if you want to be the next Isadora Duncan from the early 1900's or the next "Diversity" from 2009, JAKS is the place to dance modern!

Singing

The instrument that every child is born with can be used in so many forms. Singing and vocal warm ups play a huge part at JAKS and children and adults have learnt how to project and perform through singing a variety of songs suited to the themes of the show. All students at JAKS have the opportunity to express themselves through song and take on solo parts in songs. At JAKS we like to be able to include a wide range of musical genres through singing, including beatboxing!