This September, West End leading lady and CBBC star Megan Jones will be launching the Megan Jones School of Performing Arts (MJSPA) at Strodes College dance studios in Egham. As well as offering dance, drama, musical theatre & singing classes for kids, the school also aims to (re)introduce adults to dance.
The school’s vision is to focus on the mental and emotional well-being of its students, just as much as their physical. Megan trained at the prestigious Sylvia Young Theatre School and has worked professionally in the industry from the age of ten. Throughout her professional career, she experienced first hand the disproportionate number of fellow performers struggling with their mental health and a distinct lack of support for them. For this reason, Megan is passionate about staff being equipped to identify issues early and being there to offer extra emotional support when needed.
We will be working with a Head of Wellbeing alongside former performer and Social Worker, Ellen Sheridan on safeguarding & teaching policies. All staff are mental health first aid trained, a first for a performing arts school, so we can better support and prepare students mentally for a possible future career in the arts.
MJSPA will be working in partnership with the Windsor Forest Group and Strode’s College, who share the same vision and values with regards to the prioritisation of students’ mental health.
The school will be opening its doors on the 6th September, with a full schedule of classes
to choose from. Students aged 3-18 will have the opportunity to take classes in Ballet, Tap, Modern, Musical Theatre, Drama & Singing, as well as enjoying workshops from famous industry professionals.
In addition, there will be weekly Tap, Jazz and Dance Fitness classes for adults, suitable for all abilities. MJSPA aims to end the trend of adults giving up their hobbies and passions and encourage the community to discover something new in a safe place, where everyone is welcome.
Children’s class prices can be found on our website and start from £6 a class. Adult classes are £7.50 for a single class, but reduces to £6 when buying a flexible package in bulk. Adult packages are valid for one year – there are no membership fees, commitments, or strings attached, just flexibility and a fun way to keep fit!
Website: www.mjspa.co.uk
For more information please contact
megan@mjspa.co.uk or
call us on 07703 574322.
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