PERFORMING ARTS SCHOOL PRODUCING STARS IN CORNWALL

DANCE SCHOOL – PRODUCING STARS SINCE 2002, TRURO

Name: Jason Thomas Performing Arts
Address: Truro, ENG, TR1 2RG, GB
Telephone: 01872 438812

Jason Thomas Performing Arts, Truro — Child-friendly environment. Fully licensed. Producing stars since 2002. Dance school.

Call now to join our classes.

01872 438812

OUR DANCE CLASSES

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BALLET

Structured ballet classes for all levels, building technique, strength, posture, and performance confidence through disciplined training.

Ballet Classes

DANCE PARTIES

Fun, themed dance parties with professional instruction, catering to celebrations for children and adults alike.

Fun Dance Parties

TAP

Energetic tap sessions develop rhythm, timing, coordination, and performance skills for beginners to advanced students.

Tap Classes

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STREET DANCE

Dynamic street dance classes teaching choreography, style, and self-expression for children, teens, and adults.

Street Dance Classes

SILVER SWANS®

Gentle ballet-based classes improve mobility, balance, confidence, and enjoyment for mature learners and beginners.

Silver Swans® Classes

DANCE COMPANIES

Advanced training in technique, choreography, and performance for dedicated dancers aiming for professional opportunities.

Dance Company Services

OVERSEAS DANCE PROGRAMME

Specialised overseas programme offering international training, performance experience, and exposure to global dance styles.

Overseas Programmes

LYRICAL & CONTEMPORARY

Expressive lyrical and contemporary classes combining fluid movement, musicality, and technique for dancers of all abilities.

Contemporary Classes

ABOUT JASON THOMAS PERFORMING ARTS

Founded in 2002 by Jason Thomas, Jason Thomas Performing Arts has over 20 years' experience training performers of all ages. With seven schools, including in Truro and Bude, we welcome students from across Cornwall, like Portreath, Bodmin and Fowey. Jason's extensive career includes West End shows, international tours and teaching roles, supported by a patron who champions our mission to inspire excellence. Our studios offer a child-friendly environment and are fully licensed, maintaining high standards of teaching and safety.

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OUR PATRON – SOLANGE URDANG

Solange Urdang trained at the Urdang Academy and built a successful career in commercial dance, theatre and the music industry before studying art and design. In 2001, she became CEO of the Urdang Academy, developing it into one of the UK's most respected vocational colleges with an internationally recognised reputation. A co-founder of the Black British Theatre Awards and founder of Link Talent agency, Solange continues to champion diversity, cultural exchange and charitable projects in the UK and South Africa.

CHILD FRIENDLY

FIRST-CLASS SERVICE

FULLY LICENCED

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OUR DANCE AND PERFORMING ARTS SERVICES

We provide structured classes in ballet, tap, street dance, lyrical, contemporary, singing and drama, plus dedicated programmes for younger children and advanced students. Our training includes preparation for exams with recognised bodies and opportunities to perform locally and nationally. With licensed instructors and an inclusive approach, we support every learner in achieving their potential. Join us to access diverse classes and develop skills that extend beyond the studio into future performance pathways.

TESTIMONIALS

Excellent teachers, extensive opportunities to either enjoy as a hobby or to go on and build a career. Great range of dance classes. My daughter joined just over two years ago, in that time she has grown in confidence, her dancing has improved immensely and has loved every minute of being part of this fabulous dance school. The people and children are very welcoming and makes you feel that your part of a family. I cannot recommend this Performing Arts school highly enough, anybody who enjoys the performing arts in all its forms should definitely give this place a go.

- Deborah Woolley

GRADUATING ALUMNI

2022 Alumni

Daisy Dewey – Liverpool Media Academy
Carmen Small – Liverpool Media Academy and The Brighton Academy
Seren O'Neil – Trinity Laban & Northern School of Contemporary Dance
Rosin Watson – Urdang Academy, Performers College, Bird College, & Arts Ed
Megan Blamey – Bird College & Wilkes Academy
Mya Gurrin – Urdang Academy, Bird College & Southampton University (English, Spanish & Linguistics)
Emmy Morgan – Performers College, Bird College & Wilkes Academy
George Donaghy – Addict Studios & London Studio Centre
Finley Rhan – The Hammond School
Ozzy Best – The Hammond School & Tring Park
Bonnie Thomas – Bird College
Olivia Putt – Bird College, Sharp Academy & Emil Dale
Libby Herrick – London College of Music
Sophia Clark – Shock Out
Aiden Drew – Sharp Academy & Northern Ballet School

2023 Alumni

James Gibbs – PPA
Bella Pomeroy – Addict Academy
Katie Mules – Brighton Academy
Eva Rodrigues – Emery Italia Conte, Performers College & Bird College

2024 Alumni

Evie Trewhela – Italia Conte, Performers College, London Studio Centre & Millennium Performing Arts
Emily Mayhew – Italia Conte, Bird College, London Studio Centre, Laine Theatre Arts & Millennium Performing Arts
Tamar Warne – University of Chichester
Coco Newton – Bird College, University of the Arts – Barcelona & Millennium Performing Arts
Lowen Brock – Guilford School of Acting & Central School of Speech and Drama
Georgia Sangster – Italia Conte, Bird College, Wilkes Academy & Millennium Performing Arts
Ada Fellows – Northern Contemporary & The Brighton Academy
Jack Foster – Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance
Kayleigh Keast – Millennium Performing Arts
Connor Moore – Italia Conte
Maisie Finn Haylock – Laine Theatre Arts

2025 Alumni

Bea Lloyd – Millennium Performing Arts & London Studio Centre
Busi Pritchard – Millennium Performing Arts, Performers College & Urdang Academy
Eleanor Brunt – Institute of the Arts, PPA & Trinity Laban
Ella Dyous – Millennium Performing Arts, Platinum Performing Arts & Bird College
Ella Parker – Millennium Performing Arts, Arts Ed, Emil Dale & Italia Conti
Jenlynn Chubb – Millennium Performing Arts, Platinum Performing Arts, Italia Conti & Base
Jessie Watt – Millennium Performing Arts, Platinum Performing Arts, Italia Conti, London Studio Centre & Bird College
Keala Bewick – Millennium Performing Arts
Keira Jenkins – Millennium Performing Arts & Performers College
Lizzie Spargo – Bristol UWE
Maisy Johns – Millennium Performing Arts
Marelise Stephens – Millennium Performing Arts & Italia Conti
Moli Slatcher – Millennium Performing Arts, Italia Conti, Trinity Laban & The Brighton Academy
Morgan Lydall – Millennium Performing Arts & Italia Conti
Olivia Care – Millennium Performing Arts & Performers College
Robyn Trewhela – Millennium Performing Arts, London Studio Centre
Sofia Gabrielle – Millennium Performing Arts & London Studio Centre

Timetable – Truro

Winter Term 8th September - 13th December 2025

MAKE YOUR FIRST MOVE WITH OUR DANCE SCHOOL

Discover classes designed to inspire every age and level. Speak with our team today to secure your place and start dancing with confidence.

01872 438812