Hello and a big warm welcome!
We’re Claire & Gemma, sisters, Clacton locals, and the proud owners of JA Performing Arts, a family-run dance and performing arts school in Clacton-on-Sea.
JA has been part of our family for as long as we can remember. Our mum, Jackie, founded the school in 1988, and we grew up in the studios – dancing, helping on Saturday mornings, and watching JA become an important part of the local community.
In 2015, we were honoured to take over the school, and in 2025 we celebrated 10 amazing years of continuing the family tradition, offering high-quality dance classes in Clacton-on-Sea for children and adults.
JA is more than just a dance school in Clacton – it’s a place where children feel safe, welcomed, encouraged and inspired. We are proud to provide a friendly, family-oriented environment where every child can flourish, grow in confidence, and discover the joy of performing arts.
Main Address: JA Performing Arts, 20 Brunel Road, Clacton On Sea, Essex, CO15 4LU