Welcome

Thank you for your interest in Jacqui Ison Theatre Arts. We offer you a warm welcome to this vibrant and versatile dance, drama and theatre arts school.

Our purpose built Studio Centre is only 10 minutes from the M11 (junction 8), Stansted Airport and a 5 minute walk from Bishop’s Stortford train station and all local amenities. We offer a fun and exciting range of social, recreational and professional classes for all levels and ages with over 20 different dance styles, in addition to LAMDA, singing and musical theatre. All studios are fully equipped with mirrors, barres, Harlequin sprung floors, music systems and pianos.

Classes are held in Bishop’s Stortford – on the Hertfordshire / Essex borders – during the day, after school and at weekends with classes available from beginners to advanced / professional level.

Ranging from tiny tots taking part in the new Tiny Toes class, Baby Ballerinas in their pretty pink leotards and skirts, Broadway Tap Babies with their fun tapping feet, children and young people learning to love the different disciplines in dance, such as Tap, Ballet, Classical Greek, Modern, Contemporary, Character, Song and Dance, Latin and Ballroom, National, Commercial Jazz, Freestyle, Hip Hop, Pilates, Irish dance, Singing, LAMDA and Musical Theatre classes, through to adults rekindling their passion and improving fitness in our relaxed adult ballet and tap classes and the Swinging Over 60s adult classes – at Jacqui Ison Theatre Arts we do it all!

Our adult and day time classes are open classes, so you do not need to book. Just come along anytime and take a class.

As the only ISTD approved dance centre in Bishop’s Stortford, we also offer part time and full time Dance, Drama and Theatre Arts Performance tuition, a one year Intensive Course and a three year Diploma Course. For prospective teachers we offer the DDI and DDE Dance training courses, LAMDA and Drama teaching qualifications, together with Licentiate and Fellowship Guidance. We also offer Trinity College London courses and GCSE and AS / A2 level in Dance and Theatre Studies.

Our fully qualified, CRB checked staff has the skills and knowledge to teach all ages and abilities in a safe and professional manner. Our ethos is to maintain the highest standards at all times combined with structured classes conducted with a sense of fun, enhancing the professional reputation of Jacqui Ison Theatre Arts.

All these wonderful opportunities ultimately develop confidence and give a real sense of achievement. For many youngsters, these classes are the first steps towards a future career within the arts.

We have three terms a year working towards shows, performances, festivals, competitions, outreach and community projects; and examinations with regular workshops, Easter and Summer courses and open classes during the school holidays.

The school is a community interest company. Therefore, by taking classes and having fun you are also contributing to improving and developing dance and theatrical performance facilities and classes for the community. A number of classes are free to members and classes start from as little as £2.00 per class. Funding is also available for some of our classes.

If we can be of any further assistance please do not hesitate to contact the School on 01279 321283 or email studio@jacquiison.co.uk for further information. Alternatively, please take a look through our website which will give you additional information.

If you are new to the performing arts come and be entertained and inspired. If you are already an enthusiast, let us re-connect you to the magic. This is your invitation to perform. We look forward to welcoming you to Jacqui Ison Theatre Arts.

You will be assured of a warm welcome with FREE taster classes for all prospective pupils – make a difference, what are you waiting for?

The Jacqui Ison Theatre Arts Team

“Where everyone is a star and has the chance to shine!”