Welcome to Jason Thomas Performing Arts, a dance studio that offers any performer of any age the chance to have fun, meet friends and succeed... from nursery to vocational students we not only offer the best but we give that personal touch.
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. Students enter exams yearly with the Royal Academy of Dance and the International Dance Teachers Association. The students also perform annually at the Hall for Cornwall in Truro and at the Sadlers Wells Theatre in London. He is now Lecturer on the f.d.a in dance and BTEC courses at Truro College and choreographer for local holiday camps and pantomimes. Many of his students are now at vocational dance college, as well as younger students auditioning successfully for the Royal Ballet School and gaining places at White Lodge.
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. Students enter exams yearly with the Royal Academy of Dance and the International Dance Teachers Association. The students also perform annually at the Hall for Cornwall in Truro and at the Sadlers Wells Theatre in London. He is now Lecturer on the f.d.a in dance and BTEC courses at Truro College and choreographer for local holiday camps and pantomimes. Many of his students are now at vocational dance college, as well as younger students auditioning successfully for the Royal Ballet School and gaining places at White Lodge.
Jason has made dance a safe and enjoyable experience attracting students of all ages as well a remarkable amount of boys where they will "get a life and dance for life".
Mallets Ope,
Victoria Square,
Truro,
TR1 2RG
T: 01872 262358/276365
Mob: 07766 447 937