Having previously performed in London's West End, Jason Thomas has established his performing arts classes across Cornwall since 2001. He has opened seven schools in Cornwall and is the artistic director of the Foundation Course in Dance and Musical Theatre. His students enter exams yearly with the Royal Academy of Dance, Trinity College of London and the International Dance Teachers Association.
Jason is also a mentor for the Royal Academy of Dance and has choreographed for local holiday camps and pantomimes. His school is regularly asked to work with many companies such as "Strictly Come Dancing" star Pasha Kovalev and with Ellen Kent's Opera Ballet International. Many of his students are now at vocational dance colleges, as well as younger students auditioning successfully for the Royal Ballet School, Royal Academy of Dance, Elmhurst School of Dance, Arts Educational - Tring Park and The Hammond School.
Jason also teaches at Truro High School for Girls .He also runs Cornwall Casting Agency.
Jason said, "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."
''I have been dancing since I was 4 years old, achieving my intermediate level with BBO as well as ISTD exams in modern, disco freestyle and rock and roll. I have participated in competitions such as Got 2 Dance and Britain's Got Talent as well as performing at the Royal Albert Hall as part of the Dance Proms. I have achieved a Distinction in BTec dance and studied a diploma at Truro College achieving a Distinction. I went on to study BA(Hons) in dance at Plymouth Conservatoire graduating with a First-Class Honours. I have always aspired to be a dance teacher and am excited to start my career with Jason Thomas Performing Arts.''
Tamsyn Butt, Dance Instructor
Tamsyn has worked as a professional dancer and dance teacher for over 25 years. She has a BA
(Hons) in Dance, a PGCE in Dance Teaching from the Royal Academy of Dance, a Diploma from
London Contemporary Dance School, and an MA in Dance Theatre from Trinity Laban Conservatoire
(Distinction).
Tamsyn is the Director of XS Dance Theatre formed in 2000, and the founder of Port de Barre, a
ballet fitness and wellness company which has now relocated in Cornwall from Bath.
Tamsyn is passionate about excellence in dance training and has a wealth of experience teaching
children and adults. She has worked extensively in the state school sector, as well as in vocational
schools such The Place, London, and other colleges and Universities. Since 2016 Tamsyn has also
worked as an External Verifier, Moderator, and writer for Level 2 and 3 Dance qualifications.
Tamsyn teaches an eclectic, lyrical infused style of contemporary dance technique, based on her
varied experience as a dance practitioner.
Orla O'Regan, Acro Teacher
I started dancing from the age of 2 doing taking part in baby ballet and eventually going on to take Tap & modern. After taking GCSE dance I finished dance classes at 16. Throughout my time dancing I took part in many shows and displays as well working up through the RAD Grades for Ballet. At the age of 10 I started gymnastics and cheerleading of which I competed in the county and became county champions with my team 3 years running. This then lead to becoming a coach. After leaving school I was offered an apprenticeship with British Gymnastics of which I went on to receive Distinction. Throughout this programme I have also gone on to complete my coaching qualifications and currently hold a Level 3 in Women’s Artistic Gymnastics. I am now pleased to announce that Jason Thomas Performing Arts are now in collaboration with Penryn Gymnastics Centre.
Ben attended the London Studio Centre graduating from Intoto Dance Company in 2013. Since then he has worked nationally and internationally performing all over the world as well as West End theatres. Credits include: Pet Shop Boys Royal Opera House, ‘Carmen’ Secret Opera Company, Siobhan Davis at Sadler’s Wells Theatre, Celebrity Cruise Line, ‘Cinderella’ 2015, Step One Dance Company, Metta Theatre’s ‘The Little Mermaid’, to name a few.
He gained his BA Hons degree in theatre dance (upper second class honours)
Professional diploma from the London Studio Centre
UKA Ballroom and Latin awards Distinction
Throughout his career he has taught as much as possible, from dance schools, to colleges and fitness studios, delivering classes and workshops all over the country. He is always excited to pass on knowledge and passion to others.
He specialises in Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Commercial as well as teaching Latin American and Ballroom
I trained with Pamela De Waal in Paignton, an inspirational lady who not
only was a massive influence in my life but enriched it by opening up so
many opportunities such as dancing with the Moscow City Ballet, the
English National and Vienna Ballet Company. After receiving a full
scholarship, I went onto train at Laine Theatre Arts in Surrey when I was
16. It was there I gained my Musical Theatre Diploma.
After graduating, my first contract was with the Stadium Theatre Company
for P&O Cruises, Oceania and 12 years later prior to me returning to
Devon I once again returned to P&O on the Ventura, Arcadia and Azura
but this time working with the Headliners Theatre Company.
I have been fortunate to have worked as a dancer in nearly all genres of
dance, in London’s West End ‘We Will Rock You’. Additionally to working
on cruise ships I have toured China with Spirit Productions in "Red Hot
Broadway" and South Africa with the "Essence of Ireland" where we
played at the Nelson Mandela Theatre. With both companies I have
toured the length and breadth of the UK too. Television appearances
include; The Bill, Bad Girls, The Dream Team and Miss Marple and
modelling opportunities included working for Calvin Klein, D&G, Hugo
Boss, Quicksilver and Marks & Spencer.
Some of the performers I have been lucky enough to share a stage with
include, Ruthie Henshall, Kerry Ellis, Warren Carlisle and Matt Flint at the
Aldwych Theatre in London's West End. Pop stars such as Blue, Rachel
Stevens, Sugababes and Kylie Minogue. More recently I have worked
with the stars of Strictly Come Dancing including Craig Revel Horwood,
Kevin & Karen Clifton, Kevin's sister Joanna Clifton, Giovanni Pernice and
Georgia May Foote.
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