Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # The JPA Academy Acting, Singing & Dancing with West End Tutors ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.thejpaacademy.co.uk/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [News](https://www.thejpaacademy.co.uk/news/) - Stay up to date with The JPA Academy as we share news from our theatre schools and public speaking training in Tonbridge, Sevenoaks and Tunbridge Wells. - [First Aid](https://www.thejpaacademy.co.uk/2022/02/01/first-aid/) - After being delayed a few times, I was finally able to complete my First Aid course (re-qualification) with St John's Ambulance. A completely brilliant course as ever, and a reminder about the responsibility we have to those in our care. Being walked through how to deal with putting a plaster on a finger or removing - ['Tis The Season](https://www.thejpaacademy.co.uk/2021/11/23/tis-the-season/) - Well Boys and Girls, we all know that everyone spends the approaching season in their own unique way. Some start straight after their return from Trick or Treating, some are in the office avoiding forced social gatherings, some are prepared perfectly, others relish the chaos. For performers, the Christmas Season is basically exhausting. If you - [Summer School 2018: July 23 - 25](https://www.thejpaacademy.co.uk/2018/06/20/summer-school-2018-july-23rd-25th/) - We are very excited to be running our annual Summer School from July 23 to July 25. This summer we will run two mini courses. One Senior Summer School and one Junior Summer School, both full of Singing, Drama and Dance. This year, the Juniors will be working on their very own version of The - [A New term for The JPA Academy Theatre Schools](https://www.thejpaacademy.co.uk/2017/09/05/new-term-for-theatre-schools-in-maidstone-sevenoaks-and-tunbridge-wells/) - The Best Children's Business in Kent 2017 is about to start its new term! Following an incredible Summer Show at The Space in Sevenoaks, The JPA Academy is back for the new academic year. Come and learn from inspirational teachers. All specialists in Performing Arts with years of experience at the top of the Entertainment - [The Award Winning JPA Academy](https://www.thejpaacademy.co.uk/2017/06/23/the-award-winning-jpa-academy/) - The JPA Academy has won The Best Children's Business in Kent at the Muddy Stilettos Awards 2017. We are really thrilled and so proud of everyone who is involved with our theatre schools in Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks and Maidstone. A particular thanks to our incredible team of teachers. Each member of our faculty brings their - [A big THANK YOU!!!!](https://www.thejpaacademy.co.uk/2018/12/18/a-big-thank-you/) - Congratulations to every student at The JPA Academy. We have had a wonderful run of Christmas Charity Shows with every penny raised heading for The Hospice In The Weald. We are very proud to have raised £3,550 and we're looking forward to delivering it over the Christmas holiday. Such a lovely end to a great - [The Benefits of Performing Arts](https://www.thejpaacademy.co.uk/2021/11/02/the-benefits-of-performing-arts-at-the-jpa-academy/) - In the post lockdown world, we have seen how important it is for our children and young people to re build their confidence and creativity, to get involved, and as one of our parents said ‘get their mojo back’! Our new term has been an opportunity for our students to work together, communicate and build - [Proud Of Our Students!](https://www.thejpaacademy.co.uk/2021/07/12/proud-of-our-students/) - Despite everything hitting us all this year, we have had an amazing time at The JPA Academy. All our students have adapted to keep each other safe, whilst working really hard and enthusiastically. It has been a year of no shows, now photos, no filming...but a lot of laughs, technique, creativity, confidence and progress. Vanessa - [Welcome Back!!!](https://www.thejpaacademy.co.uk/2020/09/04/welcome-back/) - We Will See You All Soon The JPA Academy will be back following all guidelines to safely deliver classes in the Performing Arts to students aged 5-18! Things will be different for a while as we run classes in smaller groups, and take on cleaning duties! (Three years at Drama School....!) We have worked closely - [The JPA Graduates 2018](https://www.thejpaacademy.co.uk/2018/09/21/the-jpa-graduates-2018/) - As we start our new term, we are very excited to meet new students and to see the new dynamics of all of our classes. We are also incredibly proud of all of our students who are starting the next stage of their training. As they find their passion for the Performing Arts, we coach, - [Summer School 2018 -24th 25th 26th July](https://www.thejpaacademy.co.uk/2018/07/06/summer-school-2018/) - Our Summer School is open to all so email info@thejpaacademy.co.uk to book your place NOW! Our Juniors (up to year 6) will be working on numbers from The Greatest Showman with Singing Acting and Dance...and maybe a bit of juggling...! Our Seniors (year 7+) are so lucky to be learning from Ali James. Ali is - [Summer Show Rehearsals Are Underway...](https://www.thejpaacademy.co.uk/2018/03/28/summer-show-rehearsals-are-underway/) - This term has been excellent at all our JPA venues. An exciting launch of The JPA Academy Tonbridge, where we have groups of talented and energetic students, led by teachers with so much West End and performing experience. Rehearsals are underway for our annual Summer Production. As ever, we are working on our own material, - [The JPA Academy TONBRIDGE Opens Feb 2018.....!](https://www.thejpaacademy.co.uk/2018/02/07/the-jpa-academy-tonbridge-opens-feb-2018/) - We are delighted and excited to announce the launch of The JPA Academy Tonbridge. Our amazing sessions of Drama, Singing and Dance will run at Hildenborough Village Hall every Thursday from 16:00-19:00. As always we have an incredible team. Nancy will head up the Singing. Nancy spent years in the West End appearing in shows - [Happy New Year.....and......The JPA Academy is 6](https://www.thejpaacademy.co.uk/2018/01/15/happy-new-year-and-the-jpa-academy-is-6/) - We opened six years ago this January and we are so proud of everything that all of our students have achieved. Some came to us not wanting to even look at people in the eye, and now are in the front line dancing and singing in our shows. We have travelled to London many times - [The JPA Academy Summer School 2017](https://www.thejpaacademy.co.uk/2017/07/05/the-jpa-academy-summer-school-2017/) - Start the summer with The JPA Academy. This year we are embracing the cheese and will be learning a version of High School Musical over three days. Our Summer School runs in Tunbridge Wells and Sevenoaks and is open to all. 24th-26th July / 27th-29th July Come and learn songs and staging with tutors from - [Box Office is now OPEN](https://www.thejpaacademy.co.uk/2017/06/16/box-office-is-now-open/) - The JPA Academy Summer Show is on sale now! Who Tells Your Story is a celebration of Musical Theatre from the very first Musical to the most contemporary show on Broadway. Our students from our Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks and Maidstone theatre schools will showcase their talent and hard work at The Space Pamoja Hall on the 15th & 16th - [Our Summer Show Is Taking Shape....](https://www.thejpaacademy.co.uk/2017/05/09/our-summer-show-is-taking-shape/) - Every student at The JPA Academy is very busy in rehearsals for our annual Summer Show. This year we will have two separate shows. One for our students at both Tunbridge Wells Theatre Schools, and the other for the students from our Maidstone Theatre School, and our Sevenoaks Theatre Schools. We are lucky enough to be returning to the Pamoja Hall Sevenoaks. - [Happy 5th Birthday to The JPA Academy](https://www.thejpaacademy.co.uk/2017/01/05/happy-5th-birthday-to-the-jpa-academy/) - The first week back in 2017 marks the 5th year for The JPA Academy! Obviously we are incredibly proud of all our students from our confident and creative 5 year olds to our graduates moving on to train professionally at top Performing Arts colleges. We ended 2016 with six brilliant and fun Christmas Charity shows including the - [The JPA Academy Fright Night](https://www.thejpaacademy.co.uk/2016/11/03/the-jpa-academy-fright-night-2/) - I have only just recovered as an audience member of this year's Fright Night. What started as a quick Drama game four years ago, has developed into one of the highlights of the year. All Stage 3 students are set the task of devising a Drama piece that truly gets under the skin of the - [JPA Student Stars in Maidstone Panto](https://www.thejpaacademy.co.uk/2016/10/07/jpa-student-stars-in-maidstone-panto/) - Oh, yes he does! Congratulations to Hamish, who has successfully auditioned for a role in Sleeping Beauty at The Hazlitt Theatre. Hamish, who studies drama, singing and dance at our newest theatre school in Maidstone, was up against hundreds of children hoping to be a part of the pantomime. Well done Hamish! We can't wait to see you - [The JPA Academy Is Back!](https://www.thejpaacademy.co.uk/2016/09/27/the-jpa-academy-is-back/) - We are all very excited to start the new 2016/17 year at The JPA Academy. A huge CONGRATULATIONS to all our students who produced an exceptional show this summer at The Space in Sevenoaks. The standard was so impressive, and every number was fantastic. A special well done goes to the Walthamstow Hall Sevenoaks JPA - [Oscar flies high in the West End](https://www.thejpaacademy.co.uk/2016/03/02/oscar-flies-high-in-the-west-end/) - Howard and Vanessa recently paid a visit to the West End's Peacock Theatre to see Tunbridge Wells JPA student Oscar performing as the boy in The Snowman. Oscar was absolutely brilliant — the audience seemed to think so, anyway, because he got a standing ovation! Congratulations, Oscar, from your biggest fans. We are looking forward to ## Pages - [The JPA Academy](https://www.thejpaacademy.co.uk/) - Musical Theatre classes for children aged 4-18 in Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks and Tonbridge. Led by ex West End professionals. - [Term Dates](https://www.thejpaacademy.co.uk/term-dates/) - Term dates for our musical theatre schools in Kent. Acting, singing and dance lessons for children plus public speaking training to build your confidence. - [The Academy](https://www.thejpaacademy.co.uk/the-academy/) - Musical theatre classes in Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge. Build confidence and creativity. Classes in Drama, Singing and Dance for children aged 4-18 - [Contact us](https://www.thejpaacademy.co.uk/contact/) - Contact The JPA Academy's Vanessa Jones and Howard Jones by calling 07870 460 687, or email us at info@thejpaacademy.co.uk. Come for a free taster session! - [Prices](https://www.thejpaacademy.co.uk/the-academy/prices/) - Build confidence and creativity with our dance classes, singing classes and drama classes led by West End professionals. Get in touch for a free taster lesson! - [Shows & Agency](https://www.thejpaacademy.co.uk/shows/) - Perform in two shows a year. Find the confidence to get up on stage and show everyone your talent and the amazing skills you have worked hard on in our classes. - [Stage Sprogs for children aged 4-6](https://www.thejpaacademy.co.uk/home/stage-sprogs/) - Musical Theatre classes combining acting, singing and dance to create confident and creative kids aged 4-6. - [Meet the Faculty](https://www.thejpaacademy.co.uk/the-academy/the-faculty/) - All of our teachers have years of performing experience and we regularly invite our contacts in professional theatre, TV and film to run Workshops with us. - [Howard Jones](https://www.thejpaacademy.co.uk/the-academy/the-faculty/howard-jones/) - Howard trained at Doreen Bird College of Performing Arts and gained a 1:1 degree in Dance & Theatre Performance. He spent over 12 years as a performer in Musical Theatre. Howard's credits include Chicago (West End), Tanz Der Vampire (Dir Roman Polanski), Bobby Child in Crazy For You, Bert in Mary Poppins (West End Dir - [Vanessa Jones](https://www.thejpaacademy.co.uk/the-academy/the-faculty/vanessa-jones/) - Vanessa trained at Laine Theatre Arts where she was awarded the Eileen Rose Cup for Musical Theatre. While at college Vanessa gained all of her teaching qualifications. Vanessa’s performing career includes Grease (Rizzo), Mary Poppins (Dir. Richard Eyre West End), Guys & Dolls (Sarah Brown West End) The Drowsy Chaperone (West End), Thoroughly Modern Millie, - [When and Where](https://www.thejpaacademy.co.uk/when-and-where/) - Learn acting, singing and dance from West End professionals in Tunbridge Wells and Sevenoaks. Try a fee taster session at The JPA Academy! - [Leyla Pellegrini](https://www.thejpaacademy.co.uk/the-academy/the-faculty/leyla-pellegrini/) - Leyla trained at Laine Theatre Arts. Leyla worked extensively as a dancer and performer and has choreographed and directed numerous productions. Leyla has played the leading roles in most of her credits including; Our House, Starlight Express, Chicago, and Cats. She worked as choreographer on Grease, Fame and Starlight Express. Leyla is also the assistant - [Book Your Free Taster Session Here!](https://www.thejpaacademy.co.uk/contact/book-your-free-taster-session-here/) - We’re really looking forward to meeting you at your free taster session. Come along to any of our classes in Tunbridge Wells or Sevenoaks. Here you’ll meet the teachers, make new friends and unlock new performing skills! Three hours packed full of singing, dance and drama – everything you need to start your performing - [Dance classes for children and teenagers](https://www.thejpaacademy.co.uk/acting/dancing/) - Get fit, have fun! From street jazz to musical theatre. Dance classes for children led by West End professionals in Tunbridge Wells Sevenoaks and Tonbridge. - [Singing classes for children and teenagers](https://www.thejpaacademy.co.uk/acting/singing/) - Learn confidence and correct technique with our singing classes in Ke led by West End professionals teaching musical theatre, pop and modern standards. - [Acting classes for children and teenagers](https://www.thejpaacademy.co.uk/acting/) - Expertly designed acting classes for children in Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks Tonbridge. A fun, diverse drama curriculum to build confidence and creativity. - [Charlotte Grove](https://www.thejpaacademy.co.uk/the-academy/the-faculty/charlotte-parsons/) - Charlotte Grove is one of our outstanding teachers. Charlotte graduated with BA Hons in Theatre Dance from London Studio Centre. A huge hit with all our kids - [The JPA Academy in Schools](https://www.thejpaacademy.co.uk/the-jpa-academy-in-schools/) - A range of workshops that will benefit your learners Teachers have found that our practical sessions inspire children to engage with content, communicate their ideas more effectively and focus for longer periods of time. Lots of the class teachers have used our exercises and techniques back in the classroom to help learners find - [The JPA Company for 16-18 Year Olds](https://www.thejpaacademy.co.uk/16-18-year-olds/) - Theatre school students who have moved up through The JPA Academy and are considering further study in the Performing Arts are invited to join The JPA Company. - [Public Speaking Skills with The Confidence Space](https://www.thejpaacademy.co.uk/the-jpa-online/corporate-training-with-the-jpa-academy/) - Looking for public speaking skills training? Learn how to become more confident in front of any audience with our online presentation skills training course. - [Jules Jukes](https://www.thejpaacademy.co.uk/the-academy/the-faculty/jules-jukes/) - Jules grew up with a love of music, originally training as a dance teacher before making the decision to do a biology degree, where she graduated from the University of Bath with First Class Honours. She then pursued a successful career in finance but always maintained her passion for musical theatre. Principal roles include Polly - [West End Workshops](https://www.thejpaacademy.co.uk/west-end-workshops/) - Learn from professional performers using original material from the West End and Broadway. We also offer Acting for Camera, Movie Making, TV Script workshops. - [Nancy Wei George](https://www.thejpaacademy.co.uk/the-academy/the-faculty/nancy-wei-george/) - Nancy trained at Doreen Bird College and enjoyed a long and successful career in Musical Theatre, appearing in Mamma Mia (West End), Singing in the Rain (West End), Fame (West End), Thoroughly Modern Millie (West End) and Hair (West End). Nancy’s other theatre credits include Beauty and the Beast (RSC), 42nd Street, Me and My - [The JPA Academy Policies](https://www.thejpaacademy.co.uk/the-academy/the-jpa-academy-policies/) - The JPA Academy Safeguarding Policy The JPA Academy GDPR Statement The JPA Academy Covid 28 Aug 2020 (2) Certificate_howard_jones_coronavirus_covid_19_awareness_course (1) The JPA Academy COVID 19 RA AUGUST2020 - [Natasha Dobie](https://www.thejpaacademy.co.uk/the-academy/the-faculty/natasha-dobie/) - Natasha spent 10 years studying the Performing Arts (3 years at drama school, 5 years of Voice and Opera and,2 years Performance Studies at Arts Ed). Natasha has achieved her Estill Master Trainer Status. Natasha has been a singing teacher at top Performing Arts colleges including: Birds, the Centre Pac, Drama Studio London, Arts Ed, - [Claire Brazier](https://www.thejpaacademy.co.uk/the-academy/the-faculty/claire-brazier/) - Claire trained for 3 years at Laine Theatre Arts, graduating with an MTC Diploma, and ISTD & ALAM Associate qualifications. Theatre credits include : Crazy For You (Tour) Moulin Rouge (Paris), Peter Pan (Hull), Annie (UK Tour), Santa Claus the Musical (Liverpool, Birmingham) In 2008 Claire moved to Germany to perform in We Will Rock - [Clare Couchman](https://www.thejpaacademy.co.uk/the-academy/the-faculty/clare-couchman/) - Clare trained at The Bodywork Studios and The London Studio Centre, where she was awarded Most Outstanding Jazz Dancer. Clare’s performing career includes, ‘She Loves Me’ (West End), ‘Babes In The Wood’ (West End), ‘The Crazy Gang’ (Choreographed by Stephen Mear), Cinderella and Arial for American Disney (Rome), ‘101 Dalmations (Royal Albert Hall), OVO Show - [The JPA Academy launches a "Search For A Star"](https://www.thejpaacademy.co.uk/news/the-jpa-academy-launches-a-search-for-a-star/) - Top theatre school The JPA Academy is coming to Maidstone...and is giving away a scholarship to one talented child! West End performers Howard and Vanessa Jones, who head up The JPA Academy, are giving away a term's scholarship to their new Maidstone theatre school, plus a place on a top children's talent agency. "Maidstone has welcomed ## Categories - [Blog](https://www.thejpaacademy.co.uk/category/blog/)