TUTORS

Highly trained and dedicated performing arts tutors

GUEST TEACHERS

JAY WILSON - COMMERCIAL DANCER

KIEREN BROWN- COMMERCIAL DANCER

ABBY EVANS - COMMERCIAL DANCER

LAUEN COLE - COMMERCIAL DANCER

FIONA SHELDON - COMMERCIAL DANCER

JAMES WILTON - JAMES WILTON DANCE COMPANY

ELLY BRAUND- RICHARD ALSTON DANCE COMPANY

LISA MCLEAN - IDTA EXAMNINER

JASON THOMAS

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

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.

Adi Armstrong

Adi Dove

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 Charlesworth

Kathryn Charlesworth

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 SPRINGTHORPE

CHARLIE SPRINGTHORPE

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.

THOMAS HARE

THOMAS HARE

Trained at The Guildford School of Acting with a BA Hons in Musical Theatre, Tom has performed in theatre, film and T.V. across the country. Credits include, Doc Martin (ITV), The Bad Education Movie, One Day Two Dawns (HFC), Robinson Crusoe (HFC/Hiss and Boo) and 'I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change' with his own theatre company Horn and Hare. Tom has also been a singing teacher for the last 15 years, running classes and workshops in Cornwall and London with students gaining entry into top level drama schools.

"The passion and dedication shown by students at Jason Thomas Dance is always inspiring to me. Growing up in Cornwall, I know how daunting it can be to prepare for the next level of training and I'm glad I can use my experience to help the students feel as ready as possible." - Thomas

BENJAMIN DI'ATH

BENJAMIN DIATH

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

Wesley Wairing, Dance instructor

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.

Jessica Chance , Dance instructor

"Jessica danced at a local ballet school in Helston and danced with Duchy Ballet and Hall for Cornwall Youth Dance for many years. She took part in productions over Cornwall and attended many dance workshops and Summer Schools both in and out of the County. At the age of 18 Jess moved to London to attend the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) and completed a BA Hons in Ballet Education – one of the only ballet teaching degrees in the world, which has limited spaces each academic year. Jessica is one of the highest trained ballet teachers in Cornwall, with new and fresh training to compliment the ever-changing dance industry. The Royal Academy of Dance produces highly trained ballet and dance teachers who must undertake vigorous training in ballet, developing their own practise, learning ballet repertoire, ballet theory and Jess’ favourite subject, learning how children learn. This degree specialises in training professional teachers rather than dancers, meaning Miss Jess is a very highly qualified Ballet teacher with the Royal Academy of Dance as well as a very experienced ballerina.

Whilst in London Jessica gained a wealth of experience and had the opportunity to work with many influential people within the ballet and dance industry. Jess coached numerous children who gained successful places in Royal Ballet Associates, Birmingham Royal Ballet and London Children’s Ballet Company. Jessica also coached children for their ballet exams and received a 100% pass rate. Jessica also worked under Principal Royal Ballet Dancer Alexander Campell and First Soloist Claire Calvert at their Co Owned Ballet School in Kingston. During her time at the Royal Academy of Dance, Miss Jessica gained knowledge in all RAD Grades with intensive training up to Advanced 2 Female and Male syllabus and has knowledge in Solo Seal examinations. Miss Jessica was also taught Male Advanced 2 by Joshua Tuifa, ex Royal Ballet Soloist. Miss Jess has also had training in Pointe Work and how to safely train dancers for Pre Pointe and Pointe as well as Ballet Repertoire and Pas de Deux dancing. Now, Jess is the Principal and Founder of the Steren School of Ballet, a new RAD ballet school based in Camborne as well as the Director of My Chance to Dance CIC, a community interest company offering free and accessible dance classes to the Cornish community.