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The Foundation Course

IN PERFORMING ARTS

 

Jason Thomas Dance Studios is pleased to announce the introduction of the first The Foundation Course in Dance and the Performing Arts for Cornwall. Recent acquisition of purpose-built dance studios has enabled expansion of the Company’s training programme to include this opportunity for students wishing to embark on a career in the performing arts.

JASON THOMAS DANCE STUDIOS

 

The Company has an impressive
pedigree with former students gaining entrance to prestigious dance and performing arts academies including The Royal Ballet School, Rambert Dance Company, London Contemporary, Stella Mann, Hammond School, The Laban Centre, Doreen Bird, Millennium, Laine Theatre Arts, London Studio Centre, Cambridge Performing Arts, Arts Educational and Northern School of Dance.
Theresa Kerr - Course Parton

Principal – Cambridge Performing Arts Theresa Kerr has been involved in the Performing Arts industry for the last 40 years as a dancer, presenter, chorographer and teacher. Together with her late husband Patrick, she founded The Bodyworks Dance Studios in 1982 The company grew to house a thriving theatre school, a dance Foundation course ( one of the first in the UK) and Cambridge Performing Arts Course, a registered charity, offering the National Diploma in Professional Dance And Musical Theatre. Theresa began here professional training at the Anna Neagle, Fred Astaire Studios in Bond Street London and at the London Dance Centre, Covent Garden with legendary teachers Molly Molloy , Matt Mattrox And Luigi After the birth of her children Theresa decided to go to University to study on a B.A. course in Art History and English, Whilst at Theresa began here her teacher career, this was the ‘Disco Era’ and here classes took off in a big way. Introducing modern American style to dancer young and old, leading to an invitation to teach at many professional schools, Theresa taught at the Urdang Academy, West Street Schools and the renowned London Studio Centre where she taught for fourteen years. Theresa became a well known Jazz teacher and through her many contacts made the break through into choreography, alongside building up her own college together with her family. Chorography credits include TV, Fashion shows, Video, have worked in the Far East, USA , has worked with such stars as Dionne Warwick, Freddie Star, Kool and the Gang and many more. Continuing here electric career for the last 25 years as principle of her college, her love and passion remains with her dancers at the studio.

PROGRAMME OF STUDY

 

Acknowledging the financial impact of studying full-time, the course has been designed on a 4 ½ -day week in order to facilitate students who may wish or need to supplement their income to fund the course.

Study will be tailored to suit individual needs and include Ballet, Jazz Technique, classes as well as Contemporary, Tap, Street Dance and Hip Hop, Singing, Acting and Musical Theatre. Additional classes will include Health and Safety issues, Audition technique, CV building and photos - enabling the student to go forward with the ability and confidence to market themselves in a competitive field. Assistance and advice with applications to full-time colleges forms a part of the course.

In addition to workshops, students will gain invaluable performing experience including, “Move It” Earls Court-London, Hall for Cornwall in the Company’s annual show, at London’s prestigious dance theatre, Sadlers Wells with the Jason Thomas Dance Company, and through the Company’s exchange scheme abroad.

Tutors are experienced teachers and technicians from within the industry. Students will be continually assessed and receive a verbal report at the end of each term and a full report

The course will run from Monday -Thursday 9.00-5.30 Friday 9.00-3.30. In addition students have access to the studios evening timetable and space for rehearsals.
Numbers will be limited on the course to a maximum of 15 students. Study groups will be considerably smaller, ensuring focus on individual needs

All Students will have the opportunity to work towards a level 4 Diploma in Musical Theatre validated by Trinity College London, I.D.T.A Associate Street Dance Certificate, As/A Level dance as well as Vocational exams with the R.A.D, I.D.T.A and I.S.T.D

For further information Please call 01872 276365 or email info@jasonthomasdance.co.uk

CHOOSING A The Foundation Course

 

The Foundation Courses have proved their worth around the country, hugely improving the success ratio of students being accepted onto full-time performing arts courses.

The one-year course is designed to further equip people who show potential in the performing arts but require more training in order to be accepted at a full-time college.

It may be that you have discovered only recently a passion for movement and dance or perhaps you feel that you need additional training in drama or singing. A The Foundation Course will help you to develop your full potential and reach your goals. The course is designed to work the weaker aspects of an individual’s skill-base whilst continuing to develop their strengths. As it is only a one year course students must be prepared to work hard in all the areas of musical theatre.

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Jason Thomas Performing Arts
Mallets Ope, Victoria Square,
Truro, TR1 2RG

T: 01872 276365
M: 07766 447 937

E: info@jasonthomasdance.co.uk