Meet Our Teachers
Miss Jo Rogers
“Hi, my name is Miss Jo and I run J.A.M Dance Academy, formerly known as Hollis School of Dance and Drama. The school was originally opened in 19 by Marylin Rogers (my mother). After nearly years I made the decision to change the name and make it my own.
I started dancing at 2.5 years old at a local dance school called Glendale where my training made me the dancer I am today. Having taken most exams in ISTD for Ballet, Modern and Tap, I competed in many festivals and shows through 16 years of being there. At 18 years of age, I went to the late Deborah Capon Dance College where I became the teacher I am today. I spent 3 years here taking exams and performing.
My performing career stated at the age of 21, working for Disneyland Paris, BBC TellTale Productions and Alton Towers. After 6 years I decided to start my teaching career. I took over the running of Hollis and also worked for Worthing High School teaching GCSE Dance. My current qualifications are AS & A Level Dance, Btech Performing Arts, ISTD & BTDA Dance Teacher qualifications.
Since running my own dance school, I have never looked back. I personally find it so rewarding and wake up every morning truly loving the job I do.”
Miss Dani
Acro
Miss Dani began dancing at J.A.M back in 2004 at the age of 7 years old. She took part in Ballet, Modern, Tap, Pointe, and Lyrical dancing and competed in a variety of festivals. As Miss Dani grew older, she left Dance to embark on Cheerleading when she was 13 years old, which lead her to become a Cheerleading coach at the age of 20. Dani has brought her knowledge of Cheerleading and Acro to the students at J.A.M Dance Academy and loves seeing student progress.
Miss Kayley
Musical Theatre
Miss Kayley has always had a love for dance and drama. With every class Kayley shares her passion with her students for acting, singing, dancing and all things musical theatre. Miss Kayley loves being part of J.A.M Dance Academy as both a teacher and a students she explains “we are all like one big happy family and it’s a place where people can forget their worries and just have fun.”
Miss Tahlia
Contemporary
Miss Tahlia also started off as a student here at J.A.M Dance Academy, where she has grown with confidence both through dance and as a person. Miss Tahlia describes J.A.M as “a brilliant dance school for all ages with all sorts of skills. Being part of this school is wonderful. You get the best support from the teachers and pupils and it is a judge free place where you can just be you. Everyone is always there for one another and we are one big unique and free-spirited, extended family.”
Guest Teachers
Miss Lucy
Miss Lucy started her dance journey at J.A.M when she was three. She describes J.A.M Dance Academy as a “tight-knit community which supports and inspires everybody to follow their dreams!” Miss Lucy’s love for dance has grown over the years through the passion and dedication of her teachers and now she has returned to teach and help encourage the next generation of dancers.
Miss Abi
Miss Abi started off as a student at J.A.M, where she developed her passion for dance. She started off dancing every style, however, in recent years, she has decided to focus on Tap. Miss Abi moved away from J.A.M to study at University where she is now part of her University dance team and competes at some of the biggest UK University competitions. Miss Abi comments “J.A.M will always have a special place in my heart as it’s where I learnt to dance and not only that but I made lifelong friends. It’s like one big family. I can’t wait to return as a guest teacher for J.A.M and offer students the same great experience I had there.”
