JA Performing Arts

JA Performing Arts JA Performing Arts Clacton is a family run Dance & Performing Arts School. We also hold adult dance classes in Tap, Ballet & Jazz x We are always here to help!

We specialise in dance classes in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Musical Theatre, Hip Hop, Drama, Acro & Singing from 2.5 years. We would like to say a big warm hello! We are Claire & Gemma and we own JA Performing Arts Clacton on Sea

We are sisters originally from Clacton who took over JA Performing Arts in 2015. Our Performing Arts and Dance school is a family orientated as it is exactly that, a family! O

ur Mum, Jackie, founded the dance school in 1988 – we never remember a time without the school! It is so important to us that you and your child have the most positive experience with us, from the very first enquiry through to joining our school and becoming part of our JA family. We offer specialist dance classes for Boys and Girls from the age of 2.5 years upwards in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Modern, Drama, Hip Hop/Street and Musical Theatre. We like to think we are a little more than a dance school. From our tiny tots dance classes, to getting our seniors ready for college auditions, we want to make sure students are treated with respect, dignity & nurtured into the performers they were meant to be. Quality is exceptionally important to us. Many of our former students have gone on to train at Vocational colleges such as Arts Ed, The Midlands Academy of Dance and Drama and Laine Theatre Arts to name a few. Here at JA Performing Arts, Clacton we also provide adult classes in Adult Tap, Adult Jazz and Adult Ballet, which prove to be super popular! All dance classes are held in our impressive purpose-built Studios in Clacton. If you have any questions at all, please pop us a message and Claire will happily answer any questions you may have. We hope to see you soon

Claire and Gemma x


FAQ's:

What will my child gain from your classes? We always ensure children have fun in a safe environment, grow in confidence and of course learn to dance! If your child has lost their confidence a little, our friendly & supportive team will help give your child their sparkle back! What classes do you hold? We specialise in providing technical training in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Musical Theatre, Hip Hop, Drama, Acro & Singing. We have a variety of classes from pay as you go to termly classes. Classes from 2.5 years to Adults. We offer a free introductory class to all of our classes. Where are you based? We have our own purpose built Studios, in Brunel Road, Clacton. We would love to welcome you to our School! Feel free to contact us for more information :-) x

Think adult dance classes aren’t for you? Think again. 💜Maybe you’ve never danced a day in your life.Maybe you danced wh...
09/09/2026

Think adult dance classes aren’t for you? Think again. 💜

Maybe you’ve never danced a day in your life.

Maybe you danced when you were younger and have spent years thinking, “I’d love to go back.”

Maybe the gym isn’t your thing and you want a more enjoyable way to keep active.

Or maybe you simply need one hour a week that’s completely for YOU.

Adult dance isn’t about being the youngest, the most flexible or the most experienced person in the room.

It’s about moving your body, challenging yourself, laughing, meeting new people and leaving class feeling better than when you walked in.

At JA Performing Arts, we offer Ballet, Tap and Jazz dance classes for adults in a friendly, welcoming & supportive environment.

Feeling a little nervous? You're not alone.
Every one of our adult dancers felt exactly the same before walking through our doors for the first time. Come along, meet us, and see if our dance classes are right for you.

September classes are now available to book & your first class is FREE.
Stop saying, "I'd love to do that one day..." and make September the month you finally do something for you x

🌐 japerform.com/adults

For a parent of a shy child, that first dance class can feel like a HUGE step. ❤️Will they go in without me?Will they jo...
08/09/2026

For a parent of a shy child, that first dance class can feel like a HUGE step. ❤️

Will they go in without me?
Will they join in?
Will they feel comfortable?
What if they’re too nervous?

Which is exactly why reviews like this mean so much to us. 🥹

There’s never an expectation for a child to walk through our doors bursting with confidence. Sometimes confidence is something we build together, little by little.

From being nervous about dancing without Mum there… to asking if she can go to dance EVERY DAY. 🥰

That’s the kind of progress we absolutely love to see.

If you have a little one who would love to dance but you’re worried their shyness might hold them back, let them come and experience JA at their own pace.

Their first class is completely FREE. 💜

Book here: japerform.com/book

Some children just come alive when the music starts. 💜That’s exactly why we love Jazz.It’s energetic, expressive and ful...
07/09/2026

Some children just come alive when the music starts. 💜
That’s exactly why we love Jazz.

It’s energetic, expressive and full of personality, giving children the opportunity to learn exciting routines while developing their technique, musicality, coordination and performance skills.

But one of our favourite things to watch?
The confidence that grows alongside it.

From learning their first combination to finally mastering a leap or performing a routine with confidence, there are so many opportunities for children to experience that “I DID IT!” feeling.

And they don’t need to arrive confident or experienced, that’s what classes are there to help them build.
September bookings are now open, and their first class is FREE.

Could Jazz be their thing? There’s only one way to find out… 💜

Come and give it a try! From tiny tots through to teenagers, we have Jazz classes for all ages.

Discover our classes and find the right one for your child:
japerform.com

06/09/2026

If your weekly schedule requires a spreadsheet, three WhatsApp groups and military-level organisation… this one’s for you. 😂

One child needs to be at dance. Another has football. Someone needs picking up. Someone else has forgotten the VERY important thing they apparently told you about last week.

And somehow, every week, families make it work.
Is it chaotic? Absolutely.

But seeing them run into the a dance class with us that they love with their friends & come out excited to tell you everything they did ..

This is worth it. Every single time. 💜

Tag another dance-school-taxi driver who will relate. 😂

Warning: enrolling your child in Tap may result in tapping around the house. 😂But when they love it this much, we think ...
03/09/2026

Warning: enrolling your child in Tap may result in tapping around the house. 😂

But when they love it this much, we think it’s worth it.

Tap is such a brilliant style for children who love music and movement because they’re not simply dancing to the music, they get to become part of it.

As they learn new steps and combinations, they’re also developing rhythm, coordination, musicality, concentration and confidence.

And there’s something VERY satisfying about finally mastering a sequence and hearing all those sounds come together.

Whether your child has danced before or is completely new to Tap, September is the perfect opportunity to give it a try.

September Tap dance classes are now open to book & we offer a range of tap classes for a range of ages and abilities

Beginners welcome and the more experienced dancer too!

Their first tap dance class is FREE

Come along, meet us and see if Tap is for them ..

🌐 japerform.com/book

Dance might look like steps, music and routines from the outside…But there’s so much more happening in the studio. For c...
02/09/2026

Dance might look like steps, music and routines from the outside…

But there’s so much more happening in the studio.
For children, movement can be a powerful way to express emotions, use their energy and practise skills such as focus, persistence and coping when something doesn’t go right the first time.

Think about everything that happens during one dance class.

They listen. They wait their turn. They make mistakes. They try again. They work with others. They express themselves. And, importantly, they MOVE.

Dance can provide children with a positive, structured outlet where they can develop skills that support them far beyond the studio.

And sometimes, after a long day at school, having somewhere they can simply move, be encouraged and be themselves is exactly what they need. 💜

September classes are now open and your child’s first class is FREE - this is your sign to learn more about us and maybe book a free dance class x

🌐 japerform.com

This is exactly why we say dance is about so much more than learning the steps. 🩰Watching a child’s confidence grow is o...
01/09/2026

This is exactly why we say dance is about so much more than learning the steps. 🩰

Watching a child’s confidence grow is one of the loveliest parts of what we do at JA Performing Arts.

It might start with a nervous first class, but over time we see children come out of their shells, make new friends, believe in themselves and become more confident both inside and outside the studio.

Thank you, Christina, for such lovely words and well done Millie! 🧡

If you love seeing your child’s confidence grow through dance, drop us a ❤️ in the comments!

Thought you’d missed your chance to join us this September? 💜You haven’t!There’s still time to become part of the JA Per...
31/08/2026

Thought you’d missed your chance to join us this September? 💜

You haven’t!

There’s still time to become part of the JA Performing Arts family, with a few spaces left across selected classes for children and adults.

Whether your child wants to twirl in Ballet, make music with their feet in Tap, master handstands in Acro, perform in Musical Theatre or burn off some energy in Hip Hop, there’s something for every personality.

And if they’ve never danced before? That’s absolutely fine too. Everyone has to start somewhere.

Your first class is completely FREE, so they can come along, meet us and discover what they love.

September is almost here and our classes are filling quickly, so if joining JA Performing Arts is on your "to do" list, now’s the time to make it happen.

Click below and secure your child's FREE first class today:
🌐 japerform.com/book

Some friendships start in dance class… and become so much more. 💜One of our lovely JA mums shared these photos with us, ...
30/08/2026

Some friendships start in dance class… and become so much more. 💜

One of our lovely JA mums shared these photos with us, and we just had to share them too. 🥰

These three met through JA Performing Arts and have gone on to become the best of friends, enjoying life together outside the studio just as much as they do inside it!

They recently headed to see Becky Hill at Castle Park together, and seeing photos like these reminds us of something really special about dance…

Yes, they learn the steps. They build confidence. They perform.

But along the way, they also meet people who can become friends for life.

And after more than 30 years of JA, watching friendships like this grow will always be one of our favourite parts of what we do. 💜

Here’s to the memories made in the studio… and all the adventures that happen outside of it too. 🥰

Comment 💜 below, if your child (or you) have a friendship that began within our studio!

29/08/2026

There’s so much more behind Student of the Week than simply being the ‘best dancer’. 💜

At JA Performing Arts, we want our students to know that the things that really matter deserve celebrating too.
Being a kind and supportive friend.
Working hard on a skill, even when it feels difficult.
Having the courage to try something new.
Stepping outside your comfort zone.

And sometimes… simply turning up and being your brilliant self.

Because dance is about so much more than perfecting steps. It’s about helping children grow into confident, kind and resilient young people and recognising all those little moments of progress along the way.

What would YOU give Student of the Week for? Tell us in the comments! 👇



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20 Brunel Road
Clacton-on-Sea
CO154LU

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Monday 4pm - 9pm
Tuesday 4pm - 9pm
Wednesday 4pm - 9pm
Thursday 4pm - 9pm
Friday 4pm - 9pm
Saturday 12pm - 2pm

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