JSDC specialises in providing high-quality, personalised education programmes in a diverse range of settings, from primary schools to community spaces and universities. We work hard to tailor our educational programmes to the students involved, offering many different forms of teaching from one-off workshops and after school classes to long-term creative projects and open professional classes.
“My personal aim with our education work is to offer our students the same chance that was offered to me: a chance to explore dance as an expressive and creative form of movement. It is thanks to the opportunities I received that dance has become my passion in life and I hope to light that same spark in my students”
Below is an outline of what we currently offer. To view a more detailed breakdown of our education packages, please click here. For more information, or to discuss education provision in your setting, please contact Jack via jack@jackstintondancecompany.com
Dance School – We offer a number of classes in a range of dance styles, both within school time and after school. We currently specialise in Contemporary, Street and Ballet classes, but our team of teachers is always expanding and other classes including Yoga, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Ballroom, Commercial and Musical Theatre. We deliver classes for all ages and skill levels, so if you are interested in joining one of our existing classes (detailed on our Dance School page) or would like to know more about what classes we could offer in your school or community setting, please contact us.
Primary Education – These projects provide specially tailored content designed to challenge students physically and creatively, and range in time and length from one-off workshops to year-long projects. Topics can be selected by the education setting or by our team, with recent subjects ranging from World War II to Egypt and even chocolate. There are usually three components to each session: warm-up exercises, designed to improve technique and stamina; choregraphed material, where students are taught material created by Jack for the project, and finally creative exploration, where students are given the opportunity to create and develop their own choreography using the skills they have learnt. Most projects end in a final performance which incorporates both Jack’s choreography and the students’ own creations. Recent schools include Thorndown, Over and Willingham Primary Schools and Orchards CofE Academy.
“Jack has created a scheme of work for the while school (Foundation Stage and KS1/KS2) which have been superb for remote learning. We’ve had a high level of engagement from the children and hey’ve loved it with many sharing videos of them responding regularly. To see them so engaged is a joy to see and I’m very happy that they continue to be active too.”
Assistant Head, Thorndown
Secondary, 6th form and University Education – These projects cover technique, creative improvisation and choreographing pieces for BTEC assessments. Technique classes focus on contemporary technique, mainly Cunningham, Graham and Release. Creative sessions are designed to improve confidence in improvisation, solo creation and group pieces, helping develop students’ abilities to create more diverse work. Performance pieces for BTEC assessments can be created based on a stimulus provided by the school or by JSDC. Recent secondary schools and 6th form colleges include Caister Academy, Stour Valley Community School, Swavesey Village College and Impington Village College.
“Jack has created bespoke Contemporary lessons for our academy. Jack’s workshops have enabled our students in year 7 and 10 to access dance remotely and capture their engagement. Jack provides detailed description of all exercises which enables them to be accessible to all. We love that our students can still be developing their technical ability and widening their dance knowledge, within a safe environment. We cannot thank Jack enough for the hard work he has put into editing, filming and creating all exercises and choreography. Thank you Jack!”
Head of Dance, Caister Academy
Teacher Training for Primary Schools – These projects are designed to help primary school teachers develop their confidence in teaching dance. These involve teachers watching sessions delivered by our team and studying accompanying lesson plans. As the sessions progress, teachers are asked to take a more active role, with feedback being provided throughout, the end goal being for teachers to deliver sessions without assistance from our tutors.
Special Commissions – Designed for existing dance groups, these commissions can range from performance pieces for youth groups, taught over several weekends for special one-off events, to regular technique classes and full length works for semi-professional companies. Recent groups include Cambridge Contemporary Dance.
To book onto any of our packages please contact Jack directly at jack@jackstintondancecompany.com
