Michala Jane School of Dance presents Once In A Lifetime – BRAND NEW SHOW

**AMAZING NEWS**

Hold on to your fedoras, shuffle your Rubik's cubes and slip on your snoods and fluorescent socks... here it is...
We are proud to announce our next show -

Michala Jane School of Dance presents Once In A Lifetime

Norwich Theatre Royal

Sunday 22nd October 2023 7.30pm

Nearly 300 performers will let rip and give it their all to tell this heart-warming and bodacious tale, that will take you on an all-singing all-dancing journey from the modern day back to the Eighties! A multi-layered story of reality-bending, sheer imagination and personal discovery – where the past, present and future can all change. Use your own fire within, to light your way through this time tunnel of delight!

Come join us for the most lush, awesome, brill, rad and totally tubular evening of breath-taking dance and mind-blowing musical theatre – where every beat of your heart can change the world!

#Perform #Believe #Enjoy #Together #OnceInALifetime

Michala Jane School of Dance – 25 Years – Anniversary Show – RESCHEDULED DATE!

**RESCHEDULED DATE**

Michala Jane School of Dance – 25th Anniversary Show Sunday 5th September 2021 7pm – Theatre Royal Norwich

**EXCITING SHOW NEWS**
Following the government’s announcement of their plan for the unlocking of the country, it has meant that our 25th Anniversary show has had to be rescheduled once more, but that is great news as we are undoubtedly going to be able to celebrate even bigger and like never before on Sunday 5th September – IT’S GOING TO BE AN ABSOLUTELY AMAZING PARTY!!
Through this tough time, our students have been so dedicated to making this happen – learning online, when studio classes have been impossible during lockdowns. And now, after 3 postponements, they are finally going get their chance to blow the roof off the theatre! You are all totally awesome and deserve this so much ❤️
Nearly 300 performers of the Michala Jane School of Dance along with some very special guests are ready to celebrate 25 years of East Anglia’s most esteemed and inclusive performing arts school – are you? An evening of the very finest musical theatre; featuring the most daring and endearing dance, virtuous and voluptuous solo and choral song with heart-stopping, thrilling and uplifting drama will bewitch, delight and enthral you. Come join the party!
Like our Facebook Page and follow us on Instagram & Twitter for further announcements on our very special guests, our amazing pupils, updates on the show and some absolutely wonderful memories from the last 25 (actually now 26!) years.
This is going to be the absolute totally biggest celebration ever…and you know, you really don’t want to miss this!

We’re really proud and excited to let you know about our Totally Awesome Summer Workshop Week – Tuesday 4th to Friday 7th August 2020 online via Zoom.

Featuring 4 of our amazing alumni who have gone on to great things (including one who is still with us), this will be a truly unrivalled and unforgettable opportunity for everyone.

These guys are so lovely and really happy to be able to share their unique industry experience, along with hints, tips, technique and tricks. All of these guys have experience coaching with youngsters and adults – it really is going to great fun!

Tues 4th August – MARIA ALLCOCK / Bollywood Our lovely musical theatre teacher Maria doesn’t need much of an introduction, but did you know that after gaining her degree in Musical Theatre from the Southern Theatre Arts Centre she spent time in India entertaining the world as a Bollywood star; appearing in the movies, music videos and becoming a celebrity cheerleader for the IPL team Delhi Daredevils? Well, now you do! And, what’s even better, she’s going to share her experience with you! The industry, the choreography, the moves, the vibe and all the glamour and thrills of Bollywood.

Weds 5th August – AMY GREEN / Voice Artist After attending the Michala Jane School of Dance, Amy achieved a B.A. Hons degree in Musical Theatre from the London College of Music. Amy is known for her work as a voice-over artist, where she is the current voice assistant ‘Bixby’ on all Samsung phones and devices internationally. She has also voiced adverts for E.on, Network Rail, VeloCityCycling, O2, Morrisons, Primark, Amazon and many more. During her sessions she will give you an insight into what you need to get started, some tips and tricks along with you having a little try at some scripts she has worked on. For younger ones she will take a really playful approach to having fun with your voice. You sooooo don’t want to miss this!

Thurs 6th August – SAM LUND / Storytelling & Podcasts Sam danced with us from the age of 7, gaining many IDTA grades until she moved away to London to study Musical Theatre at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. Since graduating with flying colours, she is now working as an actor developing the work of local and emerging playwrights. She regularly tours and performs in theatres and venues around the UK; with shows such as ‘Bedsitland’ and ‘Miss I’. She also appears in and produces the insightful, compelling and quite often hilarious podcast ‘Coffee and Cults’ with theatre director Jon Nash. Learn articulation drills, microphone technique, and storytelling and interviewing techniques. The result of the session will be a podcast we have made together! The enjoyment and skills you will learn with Sam will be so useful for all walks of life, whether you’re young or old and of course all sessions will be tailored to the age of the participants.

Fri 7th August – ASHLEY DAVIS / Performance & Singing Skills Ashley attended the Michala Jane School of Dance for many years, appearing in our Theatre Royal shows and gaining IDTA grades in dance. Since then he has become a professional singer, most famously with the rather amazing ska and reggae band Chainska Brassika. In amongst their achievements they have appeared at Glastonbury, supported Madness on tour and recorded in Jamaica with Toots from Toots & The Maytals – yep, really! Ashley has also featured with various wedding & party bands playing a wide variety of genres, a barbershop quartet and a classical sextet. The main thing he always tries to keep flowing through his work is; having fun! This is true for himself, but more importantly for the audiences he performs to and the students he teaches. In Ashley’s workshop sessions he’ll be putting emphasis on elevating your performance by discovering how to connect with your audience. Whatever your skill, be it dancing, singing, playing an instrument or another ability, having a strong focus on your performance will leave everyone (including yourself) with a big smile on their faces! These sessions are going to be real fun!

Sessions on each day will run as follows –

4.00pm – 5.00pm for ages 4 – 8 / 5.15pm – 6.15pm for ages 9 – 14 / 6.30pm – 7.30pm for age 15 to Adult

Perform – Believe – Enjoy ❤️

*RESCHEDULED DATE* Michala Jane School of Dance 25th Anniversary Show

SO excited to announce – RESCHEDULED DATE!

Michala Jane School of Dance – 25th Anniversary Show Sunday 4th July 2021 7pm – Theatre Royal Norwich

After a really tough time for everyone, this is going to be even more of an amazing event full of highs and happiness than it was before! THIS is the post-lockdown shakedown we ALL need!
Nearly 300 performers of the Michala Jane School of Dance along with some very special guests are ready to celebrate 25 years of East Anglia’s most esteemed and inclusive performing arts school – are you? An evening of the very finest musical theatre; featuring the most daring and endearing dance, virtuous and voluptuous solo and choral song with heart-stopping, thrilling and uplifting drama will bewitch, delight and enthral you. Come join the party!
Like our Facebook Page and follow us on Instagram & Twitter for further announcements on our very special guests, our amazing pupils, updates on the show and some absolutely wonderful memories from the last 25 years.
This is going to be the absolute totally biggest celebration ever…and you know, you really don’t want to miss this!

Michala Jane School of Dance 25th Anniversary Show – Come celebrate with us!

***HOLD ONTO YOUR HATS! AWESOME NEWS***
We are proud to announce… Our next show is…

Michala Jane School of Dance – 25th Anniversary Show Good Friday 10th April 2020 7pm – Theatre Royal Norwich

Nearly 300 performers of the Michala Jane School of Dance along with some very special guests are ready to celebrate 25 years of East Anglia’s most esteemed and inclusive performing arts school – are you? An evening of the very finest musical theatre; featuring the most daring and endearing dance, virtuous and voluptuous solo and choral song with heart-stopping, thrilling and uplifting drama will bewitch, delight and enthral you. Come join the party!
Like our Facebook Page and follow us on Instagram & Twitter for further announcements on our very special guests, our amazing pupils, updates on the show and some absolutely wonderful memories from the last 25 years.
This is going to be the biggest celebration ever…and you really don’t want to miss this!

The Greatest Summer School on Earth – 30th July to 3rd August 2018

Roll Up! Roll Up! For the Michala Jane School of Dance 2018 SUMMER SCHOOL!

Summer’s here! And we have such an exciting week lined up this year! Ever wanted to put on your own show? But not just any show…the greatest show! All the thrills, spills and excitement of the circus in your very own big top extravaganza!
Learn how a show happens, from inception to performance. Be creative with your ideas, choose your own music, choreograph your dance with a group of performers, script your acting and/or comedy routine, reach new highs with your singing talents, learn about costume design and making, marketing, ticketing and promotion…
You’re the ringmaster / tightrope walker / clown or whatever you want to be! You’re the boss! The perfect way to build your confidence. Above all – have an amazing time!
Monday 30th July – Friday 3rd August at Brooke Methodist Church Hall Monday to Thursday 10am – 3pm Friday 10am through to your Show performance starting at 6pm! At £89 for the entire week – this is a show-stopping price for a truly spectacular week!
For age 5 and up. No previous dance or musical theatre experience necessary.

Gripping show for all the family.

Michala Jane School of Dance presents Pocahontas – Theatre Royal Norwich February 18th 2018 7.30pm

A gripping and action-packed show for all the family; the Michala Jane School of Dance never ceases to amaze, spellbind and entertain in this glorious return to the Theatre Royal Norwich stage. (more…)

Welcome to our new website

We have a very exciting 2018 coming up! So to start off as we mean to carry on, we are bringing you a brand new website! We love our new look and hope you do too? We’ve ram-packed the site with loads more content and photos and we’ll be updating regularly so you can get a really good flavour of everything we’re all about. Please give us a Like on Facebook and follow us on Twitter too.

Please get in touch if you have an enquiry or would like more details about the school.

With our next Theatre Royal Norwich show – Pocahontas – on February 18th 2018 and plenty more to follow, we look forward to seeing you soon!