Training and developing young people in all styles of dance and performance

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Something For Everyone!

Jam Dance Company was launched in September 2000, by principal Jane Alderson. Since its inception it has been going from strength to strength training and developing students in the core skills of ballet, tap, jazz. Jam offers a wide range of classes for both boys and girls, such as singing, drama, street, hip hop and breakdance.

Jam annually perform in various shows and festivals. Described as “pure entertainment” Jam aims to keep developing and evolving dance to appeal to a wider group of young people without forgetting that ballet is the foundation from which all styles derive.

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Jam Classes

Jammy Tots

2-5 Years

Saturdays: 9:00-10:15am

Styles: Ballet, Tap, Jazz

Forest Row Centre 

Our Jammy Tots Class is all about enjoying the magic of dance,  promoting imagination, confidence and co-ordination.  We carefully structure the class so our Jammy Tots learn technique and the creativity of dance in a fun and nurturing environment.

JAM Primary

5-7 Years

MONDAYS: 4.30PM – 6.30PM, Forest Row

SATURDAYS: 9:00 – 11:00am, Forest Row

Styles: Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Singing

 

Our Primary Classes are fun but structured so our students learn the core styles of ballet, tap and jazz.  Our main aim is to build good foundations and technique, building confidence as well as letting them explore their imagination through their own creativity.  Students from Primary level can also train and prepare for dance exams which is a wonderful way for them to achieve and inspire them to keep developing. 

JAM Juniors

7-11 Years
9-12.30PM SATURDAYS, 4.30-8.00PM MONDAYS
Forest row
Saturday: Ballet, Contemporary, Tap, Jazz, Street, Singing & Drama
Monday: Ballet, Contemporary, Tap, Jazz, Street
Our Junior Classes are geared towards students learning and developing into all-round dancers and performers, offering all styles of dance and performance to engage and inspire our Juniors and prepare them for the Senior Class

BoyZone

4 Years & Upwards, Saturdays, Forest Row
Primary: 11.45-1.00PM, Break, Street, Hip Hop
Juniors: 11.45-2.00PM, Senior: 11.45-3.00PM. Break, Street, Hip Hop, House & Contemporary
Our Boyzone class is designed specifically for boys, offering dynamic and high-energy training in street, break dance and hip-hop styles. The class helps develop confidence, strength, and individual style in a supportive environment. 

JAM Seniors

11 Years & Upwards
Monday: 6.00-8.00PM, Saturday: 10.00AM – 3.00PM
Styles: Ballet, Contemporary, Tap, Jazz, Street, Commercial, Hip Hop, Drama
Forest Row Centre

Our Senior Classes are split into Lower Seniors (11-13 years) and Upper Seniors (14+ years). Teaching and developing a wide range of styles with qualified and experienced industry teachers.  These Classes aim to prepare students wishing a career in dance whether that is college, university or stage and TV. 

Competition Classes

6 Years Upwards
Mondays: 5.00 – 6.30PM –  Forest Row
Tuesdays: 5.00-6.30 PM – Noak Hill
Our Competition Class prepares dancers for performances and competitions, focusing on precision, stage presence, and teamwork. Dancers will train at a high level to build their technique, confidence, and performance ability.

Acro

AGE 5YR UPWARDS
Tuesdays: 4.45-6.45PM
Noak Hill
Our Dance Acro Class focus on strength and flexibility through a combination of acrobatic and dance technique and movement. Students learn and develop acro tricks and skills which allows them to be freely creative in their artistry.  Classes are structured, engaging and physically challenging.

Exam/Technical Class

Mondays: 6.00-8.00PM

Forest Row Centre 

Our Exam and Technical Classes are for those wishing to further enhance and develop strong foundations for their movement, leading to greater control, precision, fluidity, strength and stamina.  Students who attend these classes will prepare and take exams, should they wish to.  Exams are held  twice a year with the affiliated dance association the BATD in all styles from Pre Primary through to Associate/Member level which is a teacher qualification

Street Classes

5YRS UPWARDS
Mondays: 5.00-6.30PM
Forest Row Centre

Our Street Class teaches all the core foundations required to understand the art of street dance.  Students will learn advanced choreography, technique, and performance quality enabling them to refine their skills and have the opportunity to perform at a competitive level. Students in this class can also take assessments and exams to help develop, inspire and achieve. 

Singing

Saturdays
5 YRS Upwards
9.00-10.00AM
Forest Row Centre

At JAM we conduct group singing classes. The main focus of the class is to enhance musicality and rhythm, to build confidence and promote team building and performance. We work on breathing techniques and technical exercises to help with pitch. Students are encouraged further with the opportunity of solo performances, whether to perform in class in front of their peers or to highlight smaller groups in performances. 

Drama

Saturdays
JUNIOR 6-11 YRS – 11-12PM
SENIOR 11 YRS UPWARDS – 10-11AM
Forest Row Centre
Our Drama Classes teach students how to engage in their imaginations through devising; improvisational exercises and creating activity techniques that allow them to understand storytelling as a whole and not just the performing perspective.  We encourage students to bring their own ideas and instincts to what we create and practice a collaborative environment amongst all.

Where to find us

The Forest Row Centre

Noak Hill Complex

“Joining Jam was the best decision for my daughter at the age of 2.5 years. She felt welcome and reassured by the professional dance and performance team.

Her skill and technique has flourished so much within the last 2 years and their unique approach builds the esteem of all of their talented little dancers.

She’s so happy here.”