Highly trained and dedicated performing arts tutors

Jason Thomas (R.A.D.R.T.S (Cert. Ed) A.I.D.T.A.) started dancing at the age of 9 at the Cornwall High School of Dancing in Camborne, run by the charismatic and inspirational Madam Norman. At the age of 12, Jason auditioned successfully for Bush Davies School and The Lagat School of Russian Ballet. After finishing the Lower school at Lagat and appearing with the Northern Ballet Theatre on numerous occasions, he attended London Studio Centre, gaining the position of Head Ballet Boy in his second year. After graduation and becoming a member of Equity, Jason has worked throughout the world. He performed in London's West End, throughout Europe and Asia in Las Vegas style revue shows, gaining soloist/dance captain and company manager positions. He has performed on many cruise lines on inaugural cruises, holding the same positions.

Terry Etheridge has an extensive career in Dance and has performed with the English National Ballet, Northern Dance Theatre and in various West End musicals, television programmes He has taught at some of the World’s best Dance Schools these include, The Royal ballet School, Ballet West, Rambert School (Principal and Ballet Master) and Urdang Academy (Head of Dance), Hong Kong ballet, Icelandic Ballet Company, Royal Swedish Ballet Company, Finish National Ballet, Ballet Gulbenkian Portugal, London City Ballet Terry has choreographed pieces for the Royal Opera House London, the Vienna Festival Ballet London , Cape Town Opera, Die Fledermaus Gothenburg, Merry Widow Opera Sweden, Don Carlos the Opera South Africa, Chess the Musical Denmark, Sweeny Todd Finish National Opera and New Ballet Youth Ballet Australia.

Adie Dove started her Journey at Jason Thomas performing Arts and then furthered her training and going on to graduated in Musical Theatre from Cambridge Performing Arts International. Adie has had a diverse career since graduating and her credits include working with the likes of; Dua Lippa, Ashley Banjo, Paradise Now, Blue River, Lown Music, Benji Matthews, ITV and Warner Brother Studios. 

Adie has worked professionally on screen  appearing as a dancer/actress in music videos and live theatre. She is known for her choreography working with fresh new artist and bands created / co directing music videos and stage productions across the UK with various up and coming artist and resorts. 

Adie is very passionate about her community and giving back .. along side her career Adie Dove established / founded and is the managing director of KBSK Performing Arts CIC; providing quality performing arts training and services to young people living in social and finical deprivation

Kathryn trained at a local school in Warrington and attended the Royal Ballet Junior Summer School at the age of 11. She became an associate at Northern Ballet School, Manchester and then trained full time at the age of 16 on the Classical Ballet Course for 3 years. During that time, she reached Advanced Ballet in RAD and ISTD Imperial Ballet, Advanced Modern and Intermediate tap. Kathryn also decided to gain a teaching qualification in ISTD Imperial Ballet.

Professionally, Kathryn has performed with European Ballet and Vienna Festival Ballet touring the UK in ballets such as Swan Lake, The Nutcracker , Sleeping Beauty and Coppelia. She was also a guest artist and ballet mistress for Duchy Ballet in 2005. Kathryn also performed at Warner Bros. Movie World in Germany, theatre tour ‘Amar Amalia’ in Portugal and worked with Fred Olsen & P&O cruises where she also became Dance Captain and Assistant Choreographer. She has also performed in many cabaret performances around the UK and has taught for many schools and theatre groups in the North West, London and Cornwall.

Kathryn is a member of the RAD, ISTD and Equity.

Charlie obtained her BA (Hons) Theatre Arts in 2007 then trained to be a teacher gaining her PGCE the year after. She has managed and taught performing arts courses for students aged 16+. Charlie has performed with many of the local groups in Cornwall and then in 2016 worked with the Royal Shakespeare Company on their production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream". This inspired her to pursue her love of acting and further her training. She gained entry into Guildford School of Acting & graduated with an MA in Acting last year. She is now back in Cornwall and excited to be returning to teach at Jason Thomas again.