Dance and theatre disciplines

• Jazz / Modern jazz preparatory, cycles 1, 2 & 3 (ages 8–17)
• Jazz / Modern jazz cycle 4 (ages 18–25) NEW !!
• Jazz / Modern Jazz for adults: Intermediate/Advanced (aged 25+)
• Classical preparatory(ages 8 to 11)
• Classical cycles 1, 2 & 3 with pointe work (ages 11 to 17)
• Contemporary preparatory, cycles 1, 2 & 3 (ages 8 to 17)
• Hip-Hop preparatory, cycles 1, 2 & 3 (ages 8 to 17)
• Theatre preparatory, cycles 1, 2 & 3 (ages 8 to 17)
• Theatre for Adults (18+) NEW !!
• Introduction to jazz dance (ages 6 to 8)
• Introduction to ballet (ages 6 to 8)
• Body awakening (ages 4 to 6)
• Baby Dance (ages 3 to 4)

Annual projects

• Demonstration (December)
• Dance video clip (January or February, optional, subject to the management’s choice of class each year)
• Dance performance (June, optional)

TIP: if your child aged 6 to 8 wants to make more progress or would like to try the JDA Pre-Junior or JDA Ballet Perfection programme later on, we recommend taking at least two dance classes a week from this age onwards
Example 1: 1 introductory jazz class + 1 introductory ballet class
Example 2: 2 introductory classes (2 jazz or 2 ballet)
Example 3: 3 introductory classes (jazz + ballet of your choice)
Example 4: 4 introductory classes (2 jazz + 2 ballet)

Teaching and Artistic Team
Including dancers and actors who are well-established in the industry, holding State Diplomas (DE) in classical dance and boasting extensive professional experience with dance companies, as well as renowned guest professionals invited throughout the season to support our Juniors in a supportive and stimulating environment.

Director: Kayoko Watanabe

Teachers:

• Jazz Academy & Primary Academy (body awareness & baby dance)
• Kayoko Watanabe
• Ballet Academy (classical)
• Jolanta Monod (JDA Junior Classical Programme Coordinator)
• Contemporary Academy
• Ai Koyama
• Hip-Hop Academy
• Soulii
• Theatre Academy
• Gaëtan Aubry