Jo Darby Theatre School
Where Dance Dreams Take Centre Stage, One Step at a Time.
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Welcome to Jo Darby Theatre School
Where FUN and CONFIDENCE BUILDING is the name of the game!
Located at The Tower Hall, Broadlands Way in Ipswich, we're dedicated to ensuring your child's journey into the world of dance and performance is not only enriching but also incredibly enjoyable. Surrounded by a warm and supportive community of children and parents, your child will thrive in our nurturing environment.
Our primary focus is on SHOWS, giving your child the exciting opportunity to perform in two spectacular productions each year.
Our grand summer show, hosted at the prestigious Seckford Theatre, showcases the talents of our tots through to teens, bedazzling the stage in stunning costumes.
To end the year on a festive note, we have our annual Christmas Show at Ipswich High School.
With classes available from 18 months to 18 years, there's a place for every aspiring performer to learn, grow, and shine. Don't miss the chance to embark on this incredible journey with us – book your free trial today
What We Do!
Acrobatics
Acrobatics is the combination of dance and gymnastics disciplines and it’s taking the dance world by storm!
Focusing on strength and flexibility to learn tumbling and balancing skills to incorporate into beautiful dance movements.
Musical Theatre
Musical theatre classes are dance based and incorporate singing and acting too.
Exploring different musicals and dance styles such as jazz, lyrical and contemporary. We rehearse and polish numbers for show time!
Tiny Ballerinas
Tiny Ballerinas is a cute and fun 45 minute class with Miss Bobbie and Luna the unicorn!! Twirling, singing, props, bubbles and endless fun! Finished with a short free play and a biscuit, and a chance for the Mums to chat.
Class Timetables
Monday Timetable
Monday morning Tiny Ballerina classes are held at The Tower Hall, Broadlands Way, Ipswich.
Acro classes are held at Playford Village Hall, the class is dependent on age and ability, please fill in our contact form above to enquire (minimum age 4.)
Thursday Timetable
Thursday classes are held at St Michaels Church Hall, Martlesham, Ipswich.
Saturday Timetable
Saturday classes are held at our studio in The Tower Hall, Broadlands Way, Ipswich.
Meet The Teachers
Jo Darby (Principal)
Jo trained at Performers College in Essex and went on to travel the world with Carnival Cruise Lines performing as a lead dancer.
In the U.K. she worked in Summer Seasons and pantomimes and was dance captain for an Irish show in Canada.
Most recently Jo worked on Disneys “Beauty and the Beast” and Universals “Mamma Mia here we go again!”
Wanting to pass her knowledge and experience onto the next generation, Jo started the school in 2015 and delivers all classes with fun and high energy vibes!
Bobbie (Dance Teacher)
Bobbie has been dancing since the age of 3 and trained professionally at “Laine theatre Arts” in London,studying ballet, tap, jazz and musical theatre.
Since leaving college Bobbie has cruised the world with ‘Fred Olsen’ and ‘Princess’ cruise lines as lead vocalist.
Since leaving the beautiful seas to have a family of her own Bobbie now teaches at Ipswich high school in woolverstone (GCSE and A level dance), as well as Jo Darby Theatre School.
It’s Show Time!!!
Contact Us
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