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Our stunning Jazz Focus third years took part in the Performers College Big Welcome Performance recently, presenting a p...
12/10/2026

Our stunning Jazz Focus third years took part in the Performers College Big Welcome Performance recently, presenting a performance jazz piece choreographed by Faculty member Jane Tiplov. As always, the students conducted themselves with absolute professionalism and delivered a dynamic performance. What a wonderful start to the academic year - the first of many amazing performance opportunities!

Congratulations to Jazz Focus graduate Lucia Guillem-Hernandez who will be joining the cast of the Cromer Pier Christmas...
10/10/2026

Congratulations to Jazz Focus graduate Lucia Guillem-Hernandez who will be joining the cast of the Cromer Pier Christmas Show as Production Dancer, having recently completed a contract with Norwegian Cruise Lines. Wishing you the most amazing festive season Lucia, we are so very proud of your continued success!

Huge congratulations to Jazz Focus graduate Klara Eriksson who is currently in rehearsals with PEEL Entertainment and wi...
08/10/2026

Huge congratulations to Jazz Focus graduate Klara Eriksson who is currently in rehearsals with PEEL Entertainment and will be joining the Show Team onboard the Costa Diadema as Production Dancer. We are so very proud of you Klara, and with an itinerary taking in Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay, and a host of high-energy shows to perform, we have no doubt that you’re going to have an amazing time. Enjoy every second!

We are thrilled to share that Jazz Focus graduate Samuel Loveridge is now in rehearsals for his second contract with P&O...
07/10/2026

We are thrilled to share that Jazz Focus graduate Samuel Loveridge is now in rehearsals for his second contract with P&O Cruises and will be joining the Show Team onboard the Arcadia as Production Dancer, sailing out of Southampton on a World Cruise. What a wonderful opportunity Sam, congratulations to you, it’s been non-stop since graduation. We are so very proud of your ongoing success - enjoy every second!

The new term is off to a flying start for our Year 2 and 3 Jazz Focus students, with the ever-inspiring Kirsty Sparks re...
05/10/2026

The new term is off to a flying start for our Year 2 and 3 Jazz Focus students, with the ever-inspiring Kirsty Sparks returning to the Dancehouse, for two days of Industry Workshops. Fresh from the UK Tour of Top Hat, Kirsty lead several Masterclasses, encompassing workshops in Jazz Technique, Pilates, and contrasting choreographic styles, as well as sharing valuable insights into Audition Technique and Professional Practice. She also delivered lectures in Resilience and Injury Prevention. Thank you so much Kirsty - it was wonderful to have you back with us!

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We are thrilled to announce that Jazz Focus graduate Maisie Mwebe has been cast in the upcoming 30th Anniversary Product...
27/09/2026

We are thrilled to announce that Jazz Focus graduate Maisie Mwebe has been cast in the upcoming 30th Anniversary Production of Matthew Bourne's Cinderella, which will be embarking on a UK Tour visiting 16 venues across 23 weeks throughout 2026 and 2027. This is Maisie’s second engagement with New Adventures, having already completed the UK and International Tour of Swan Lake - The Next Generation. Maisie, we are so very proud of your continued success. Wishing you the most amazing contract - enjoy every second!!!

The Classical Focus students have been busy this week performing in concerts with Philip Childell and his orchestra in t...
25/09/2026

The Classical Focus students have been busy this week performing in concerts with Philip Childell and his orchestra in the historic Chester Town Hall. They danced to iconic music, by Strauss and Léhar, choreographed by Sarah Dickinson and Chris Hoyte, delighting their audiences with their elegance and vitality. What a wonderful start to the academic year.

Huge congratulations to 2026 Jazz Focus graduate Jenson Bottomley who has secured his first, and second, professional co...
24/09/2026

Huge congratulations to 2026 Jazz Focus graduate Jenson Bottomley who has secured his first, and second, professional contracts. He will be performing throughout November and December as Production Dancer in the Cromer Pier Christmas Show, then in the New Year he will begin rehearsals for Ambassador Cruises and PEEL Entertainment, before joining the Show Team onboard the Ambassador Ambition, also as Production Dancer. What a fantastic start to your career Jenson, we are so very proud of you. Have an amazing time!!!

Congratulations to 2026 Jazz Focus graduate Darcey Willsher who has secured her first professional contract as Stage Pro...
23/09/2026

Congratulations to 2026 Jazz Focus graduate Darcey Willsher who has secured her first professional contract as Stage Production Dancer in Hallowscream. Running at York Maze throughout October, this immersive Halloween Scare Event includes haunted-house attractions featuring over a hundred actors, as well as roving characters, and live action stage shows. What a super fun start to your career Darcey - have a spooktacular time. We are very proud of you.

Take ballet and jazz classes, tour Manchester's iconic Dancehouse, and meet our great tutors. Two autumn dates – book no...
11/09/2026

Take ballet and jazz classes, tour Manchester's iconic Dancehouse, and meet our great tutors. Two autumn dates – book now!

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M15QA

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Wednesday 8:30am - 6pm
Thursday 8:30am - 6pm
Friday 8:30am - 6pm

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