CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF DANCE, PASSION AND PERFORMANCE
CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF DANCE, PASSION AND PERFORMANCE
At Jaykays, we pride ourselves on being more than just a dance school — we are a close-knit community where every child is known, supported, and encouraged. Creating a safe, welcoming, and family-focused environment is at the heart of everything we do. All of our teaching team are fully DBS checked, insured, and trained in First Aid and Safeguarding, ensuring your child is cared for both physically and emotionally while they learn and grow with us.
Alongside this strong sense of care and connection, our teachers are highly qualified professionals and proud members of the following organisations:
International Dance Teachers Association (IDTA), Acrobatic Arts, Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT), Alixa Flexibility, London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts (LAMDA), and the Council for Dance, Drama and Musical Theatre (CDMT).
The guiding force behind the school, Miss Jay (Jeren) is passionate about nurturing confident, happy performers. With a sharp eye, a kind heart, and a very full to-do list, she leads with both care and commitment.
IDTA qualified and Acrobatic Arts certified, Jeren also holds a degree in Communication and is part of a global business coaching community for performing arts schools, ensuring the studio continues to grow, evolve and offer the very best for its dancers and families. She is also a Mental Health First Aider and a proud mum to Heidi and Elliot — both budding dancers.
She leads the school with grace, grit, and a true love of dance.
Connor runs a tight ship when it comes to technique — always with a smile. Correct hands and well-placed feet earn his highest praise, and his high standards are balanced with an encouraging, approachable teaching style. Alongside his teaching career, Connor has performed professionally on cruise ships, appeared on stage in We Will Rock You in Germany, and worked for Disney in Tokyo. He is an IDTA qualified dance teacher, and was recently awarded by the IDTA for his excellent dance teaching exam results.
IDTA qualified and a BA (Hons) Professional Dance graduate from Dancebox, Miss Bethany truly lives and breathes performance.
Acrobatic Arts certified and a dedicated competition choreographer, Miss Bethany leads our Junior and Inter Performance Teams with energy, ambition and high standards. Still performing professionally with an entertainment company, she brings real industry experience into every class – practising exactly what she teaches.
Miss Olivia has a wonderfully nurturing nature, gives endless encouragement and praise, and truly has the patience of a saint. You’ll find her teaching our Tiny Dancers, Mini Musical Theatre, and Adult Tap classes, where she’s a master at turning complete novices into confident movers.
Miss Olivia holds a BA (Hons) in Professional Dance and Musical Theatre from Bird College, is IDTA qualified, and is also a certified Pilates and Reformer Pilates instructor — bringing a strong understanding of strength, alignment and body awareness to her teaching.
Meet Miss Sam, the fearless leader of our Little Rascals! As a mum to Maisie, Tilly, and Noah, she’s well trained in the fine art of handling tears, tantrums, and everything in between. With a kind heart, a nurturing nature, and a big sense of fun, Miss Sam makes every dance class a happy adventure!
Ex-professional performer Miss Fran has a jam-packed career behind her, including appearances in West End productions Starlight Express and Sunset Boulevard. A highly experienced and creative Musical Theatre, LAMDA acting, and drama teacher, she brings storytelling, character, and confidence into every class she teaches. These days, when she’s not inspiring performers, you’ll most likely find her at the grooming table running her dog grooming business.
Our Student Teachers play an important role in supporting our key teachers within classes, helping to create a positive, encouraging learning environment for our dancers. Each of these students has trained through the ranks of Jaykays Dance School and, through their dedication, commitment, and passion for dance, has earned the opportunity to support our teaching team. They are wonderful role models for our younger dancers and an important part of our school community.
