Studio J Dance Academy - Chesterfield

💛 MEET THE TEAM 💛

Say hello to Miss Meredith! 👋✨

Miss Meredith discovered her love of dance at 7 years old, and it's been a huge part of her life ever since.

She went on to study Performing Arts at university before entertaining audiences across holiday parks, theme parks and visitor attractions throughout the UK. In 2023, she became a Resident Choreographer and Assistant Casting Director at Alton Towers, and has since continued to explore a variety of exciting performing and teaching opportunities.

We're delighted that one of those opportunities brought her to Studio J! 💛

For Miss Meredith, dance is all about confidence, creativity and allowing every child to express themselves while having fun.

💛 Quick Q&A with Miss Meredith

✨ How old were you when you started dancing?
7 years old.

✨ What do you enjoy doing when you're not dancing or teaching?
I love keeping active, so I've recently taken up running! And when I finally slow down, I'm teaching myself how to crochet. 🧶

✨ What's one piece of advice you always give your students?
"Always be yourself. Let your personality shine because that's what makes you unique!" 💛

You'll find Miss Meredith teaching with us on Thursday evenings, where she brings creativity, positivity and plenty of enthusiasm to every class.

We're so grateful to have you as part of the Studio J family! 💛

💃 GROWN-UPS, THIS ONE'S FOR YOU! 💛

Did you watch our show this summer thinking...

“I wish I was up there!” 👀✨
“Why do the kids get to have all the fun?”
“Maybe I should finally give dance a go…”

Well, this is your sign!

Our Adult Fusion class is back this September and it's the perfect excuse to do something just for you.

✨ Have fun
✨ Get moving
✨ Learn new styles
✨ Build confidence
✨ Meet new people
✨ And most importantly… leave the stresses of everyday life at the door for an hour!

And for those of you who had serious show FOMO... 👀

Who knows? Maybe next time it'll be YOU taking to the Studio J stage! 🎭💃

Whether you danced years ago, have never danced before, or simply fancy trying something completely different, you are welcome.

No pressure. No judgement. Just music, movement, laughs and a whole lot of fun. 💛

📅 Starts September 7th (every Monday, term time only)
🕖 7:00-8:00pm
👯 Adult Fusion - a variety of dance styles from lyrical - street - jazz....explore the world of dance!
✨ All abilities welcome
📍The Church of Annunciation, S40 4SD.
💷 £30 per month (see offer below)

Ready to do something for YOU?

Get started with a DISCOVERY PASS: 3 weeks for just £10! 🎉

There’s absolutely no obligation to sign up afterwards.

If you do decide that Studio J is the place for you, we’ll take £10 off your first month’s fees, making your 3-week trial effectively FREE! 😃

✨ Grab your Discovery Pass: https://sjda.dance/Trials

We can't wait to dance with you! 💛

✨ NEW FOR SEPTEMBER – DISCOVERY PASS ✨

Thinking about starting dance but not sure which class is the right fit? Come and discover Studio J! 💛

Our brand-new Discovery Pass gives new dancers the chance to try as many classes as they like for 3 weeks for just £10! 🎉

Try different styles, meet our teachers, make new friends and find the class that makes you want to come back for more!

And the best bit… there's no obligation to continue. But if you decide Studio J is the place for you, we'll take £10 off your first month's fees, making your 3-week trial effectively FREE! 🙌

📅 New term starts 7th September
💷 3 weeks | Unlimited classes | £10
📍 Chesterfield & Clay Cross

✨ Give dance a try. Find your style. Find your people. Find your place at Studio J.

👉 Grab your Discovery Pass:
https://sjda.dance/Trials

Tag a parent who has been thinking about trying dance! 💛

💛 MEET THE TEAM 💛

Say hello to Miss Lucy! 👋✨

If you've ever met Miss Lucy, you'll know she's always smiling and loves making every class fun!

Having started dancing at just 2 years old, she's trained in a huge variety of styles, including Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Acro, Musical Theatre, Street, Freestyle and more. She has performed in numerous shows, pantomimes, competitions and examinations, building a wealth of experience that she now loves sharing with her students.

For Miss Lucy, dance is about so much more than learning steps. It's about building confidence, making friends, trying new things and creating a space where every child feels encouraged to shine.

💛 Quick Q&A with Miss Lucy

✨ How old were you when you started dancing?
2 years old!

✨ What's your favourite dance style?
Acro.

✨ What's one piece of advice you always give your students?
"Never give up... you've got this!" 💛

You'll find Miss Lucy teaching classes with us on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, where she brings endless encouragement and positivity to every lesson.

We're so lucky to have you as part of the Studio J family! 💛

🎉🎉 It’s Back – Our Most Popular Offer of the Year! 🎉🎉

A new term means a fresh start and the perfect time to try something new!

This September, we’re giving all current Studio J students the chance to attend one additional dance class completely FREE for the entire month! 💃🕺

Whether your child wants to try a new style, meet new friends, or simply spend more time dancing, this is the perfect opportunity to explore everything Studio J has to offer at no extra cost. 😉

✨ What to do next:

📅 Check out the timetable (see pinned post)

🤸 Choose an extra class (or 2) your child would like to try.

📧 Email us ASAP to reserve their spot. (Places are limited and fill fast!) [email protected]

Let’s make this September one to remember! 🌸

✨ Always growing. Always learning. ✨

Miss Jo has just had two fantastic and inspiring days at the Dance Business Conference, and I'm heading home with a very full head (and lots of new ideas!) 💛

Teaching has always come naturally to me. I've been dancing and teaching for most of my life, but being a dance teacher and being a business owner are two very different things!

Over the years, I've had to learn so much about the business side of Studio J, marketing, finances, leadership, systems, planning and everything in between. And I'm still learning every day.

That's one of the things I love most about running Studio J: there is always room to grow, improve and do things better.

I'm excited to put some of the things I've learnt into practice and continue building the very best Studio J I can for our dancers, families and team.

Always learning. Always evolving. Always dreaming bigger. 💛

💛 MEET THE TEAM 💛

Say hello to Miss Amelia! 👋✨

Miss Amelia has been dancing since she was just 4 years old and has trained in a wide range of styles, from Ballet and Jazz to Acro and Lyrical.

Her love of dance led her to study Performing Arts and Production at college, and in 2023 she achieved an incredible milestone by qualifying for the Miss Dance of Great Britain Final in Blackpool! 🌟

Now, she's passionate about sharing her knowledge with the next generation, helping every dancer grow in confidence, develop their skills and become the very best they can be.

💛 Quick Q&A with Miss Amelia

✨ How old were you when you started dancing?
4 years old!

✨ What's your favourite dance style?
Lyrical.

✨ What's one piece of advice you always give your students?
"Never compare yourself to others. We all have our own journey, our own goals, and our own way of succeeding." 💛

You'll find Miss Amelia teaching our Monday Acro classes.

We're so lucky to have you as part of the Studio J family! 💛

From Snow White to Snow White… 8 years apart! 🍎💛

I came across this photo the other day and it was just too cute not to share!

Many of you will know Evie, one of our wonderful Student Helpers. Eight years ago, a little Evie came along to one of our Princess Events dressed as Snow White.

Fast forward to 2026… and she's a much more grown-up Snow White, performing in our recent Studio J show! 🥹✨

Where have those 8 years gone?!

We've watched Evie grow from a little girl who loved to dance into such a beautiful, dedicated and talented young dancer. But what makes us most proud is the kind and caring young person she's becoming.

Evie gives up her Saturday mornings to help our younger dancers, always showing such patience, kindness and encouragement. She's incredibly dedicated, attending 4 classes a week plus assisting classes across 3 days, has taken part in every Studio J show to date, successfully completed her dance exams and has recently achieved her Bronze Student Helper Award. 🌟

It's been such a privilege to watch you grow, Evie, and we couldn't be prouder of everything you've achieved so far.

From a little Snow White to a beautiful young dancer, performer and role model… we can't wait to see where your journey takes you next! 💛

Keep shining, Evie! ✨

💛 This summer, we're sharing our story...

Over the next few weeks, we're taking you behind the scenes at Studio J. We'll be introducing our amazing team, sharing our classes, and giving you a glimpse into what makes our dance family so special.

So, I thought I'd start by introducing myself...

Hi, I'm Miss Jo, Principal of Studio J Dance Academy. 👋

I started dancing when I was about three years old, and honestly... I don't remember ever wanting to do anything else.

I was the little girl who spent hours making up dances in her bedroom, forcing my family to watch performances in the living room, and filling notebook after notebook with routines and ideas. Even then, I dreamed of one day having my own dance school.

After leaving school, I trained at Phil Winston's Theatreworks before spending the next ten years performing professionally around the world. I was lucky enough to dance in China, India, Greece, Egypt, on cruise ships, and in countless theatres and cabaret shows.

It was an incredible chapter of my life... but it wasn't the one that would become my favourite.

A back injury brought my performing career to an unexpected end. At the time, it felt like everything I'd worked towards had disappeared overnight.

Looking back now, it turned out to be the best thing that could have happened.

Because it led me here.

Studio J was built from a dream I'd had since I was a little girl, a place where children could feel safe, supported and completely themselves. Somewhere they could build confidence, make lifelong friends, discover a love of dance and know they belonged, whether they dreamed of performing professionally or simply wanted a fun hobby every week.

Now, almost ten years later, Studio J has become so much more than a dance school.

It's a community.

It's watching shy children walk through the door for the first time and seeing them leave smiling.

It's celebrating first cartwheels, first pirouettes, first performances and all those little moments that parents might not even realise are such huge milestones.

It's friendships that stretch far beyond the studio.

And now, it's something even more special.

As many of you know, I'm also a mum to two little boys. Zach's just turned 1 and it won't be long until Xander turns 4. Balancing motherhood with running Studio J isn't always easy. There are late nights, endless emails, lesson planning, choreography and admin... and sometimes my boys come along for the ride too!

But every time I walk into the studio and see our dancers laughing, encouraging each other and growing in confidence, I'm reminded exactly why I do this.

To every family who has trusted me with their child over the last nine years...

Thank you.

Thank you for your support, your kindness, your patience, and for helping create the wonderful community that Studio J has become.

I truly couldn't do it without you, and I feel incredibly lucky to be part of so many of your children's journeys.

This is just the beginning of our story, and I can't wait to share more with you over the summer. 💛