DANCE SCHOOL IN BUDE
Welcome to Jason Thomas Performing Arts Studios, a dance studio that offers performers of all ages the chance to have fun, meet friends and succeed! From nursery to vocational students, we not only offer the best, but we provide a personal touch too. We welcome new and experienced individuals from Truro, Bude, Portreath, Bodmin and Fowey
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ABOUT OUR FOUNDER
Our founder, Jason, 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 performed on many cruise lines on inaugural cruises, holding the same positions.
In 2001 Jason retired from performing and decided to take on a career in teaching. He has opened seven schools in Cornwall and is the artistic director of the Foundation Course in Dance and Musical Theatre.
He is now a mentor for the Royal Academy of Dance and choreographer for local holiday camps and pantomimes. Many of his students are now at vocational dance colleges as well as younger students auditioning successfully for the Royal Ballet School, Elmhurst School of Dance, Arts Educational - Tring Park and The Hammond School. He also teaches at Polwhele School in Truro and is on the panel for the UK audition tour for Celebrity Cruises. He also runs Cornwall Casting Agency.
Our students enter exams yearly with the Royal Academy of Dance, Trinity College of London and the International Dance Teachers Association. They also perform annually at the Regal Theatre in Redruth and at the Sadlers Wells Theatre in London. To become part of this exciting family, get in touch!
"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."
- Jason.
Wesley Wairing
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.
We are members of:
- Imperial Society Of Teachers Of Dancing
- International Dance Teachers Association
- Royal Academy Of Dance
- Council of Dance, Drama & Musical Theatre
- Equity
JASON THOMAS PERFORMING ARTS STUDIOS TEACH:
- Ballet
- Pointe
- Contemporary
- Modern Jazz
- Street Dance
- Hip-Hop
- Tap
- Lyrical
- Musical theatre
- Fitness classes
PERFORMANCES
13th July "Ballet on the lawn”
19th July Celebration Park House Show
20th July "I Am” at the Hall for Cornwall
Term Dates 2025/2026
Winter Term 8th September 2025-19th December 2025
Spring Term 5th January 2026- 27th March 2026
Summer Term 20th April 2026 - 18th July 2026
COMPETITIONS
TBC
SUMMER SCHOOLS AND WORKSHOPS
BUDE & TRURO SUMMER SCHOOLS
TBC
EXAMS
TBC
The JTPA studio in Bude will be running junior and student classes in ballet, including pointe work (Royal Academy of Dance), street dance solos and street dance teams, free style, tap, theatre craft, modern (International Dance Teachers Association) as well as adult classes in yoga, pilates, tap, ballet and salsa.
The students will have the opportunity to enter dance festivals and competitions, locally and nationally. They will also have the opportunity to perform at the iconic Sadler's Wells Theatre in London, Hall for Cornwall and at various venues across the South West.
Bude timetable Term Date:
Winter Term 22nd April 2025-19th July 2025
JT-Jason Thomas & WW-Wesley Waring
JT-Jason Thomas & WW-Wesley Waring
| MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY | SATURDAY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.00-5.15pm INTERMEDIATE FOUNDATION BALLET JT | 5.30-6.30 LYRICAL DANCE WW | 4.00-5.15pm MUSICAL THEATRE UNDER 11 YEARS WW | 4.00-4.45pm PRE PRIMARY BALLET & TAP WW | 9.00-10.00am GRADE 3/4 TAP WW | |
| 5.15 - 6.15pm GRADE 6 BALLET JT | 6.30-5.30 DANCE COMPANY JAZZ DANCE WW | 5.15-5.45 JUNIOR ACRO UNDER 11'S WW | 4.45-6.00pm GRADE 1 BALLET, MODERN & TAP | 10.00-11.00am GRADE 4 BALLET WW | |
| 6.15-7.30 INTERMEDIATE BALLET JT | 7.30- ADULT TAP | 5.45-7.15 MUSICAL THEATRE OVER 12'S | 6.00-7.00pm INTERMEDIATE TAP WW | 11.00-12.00pm INTERMEDAITE MODERN WW | |
| 7.15--8.00 COMMERCIAL OVER 12'S | 7.00-8.00 SENIOR ACRO OVER 12'S WW |
