The Green Room

27/01/2026

Do you love anyone enough to give them your last Rolo? We do! It's Valentine's Day soon and Miriam's feeling all loved up. So why not grab one of our special Caramel hot drinks - available from February 1st. By the way, Miriam says she loves flowers and chocolates, if any secret admirers are reading this...

18/11/2025

Check out Joanne Banks Dancers’s video.

18/11/2025

She’s here, she’s there, she’s everywhere! The wonderful Danielle.

🌟 MEET THE TEAM 🌟

Say hello to Danielle Stout – our wonderful Admissions & Enquiries lead! ❤️
Danielle is the friendly face who helps new families start their JBD journey and keeps everything running like clockwork.

🎭 Favourite Subject: Musical Theatre
🎶 Favourite Band: NSYNC
🍜 Favourite Food: Asian Cuisine
🐒 Favourite Animal: Monkey
💬 Favourite Quote: “Just one small positive thought in the morning can change your whole day.”

We’re so happy to have Danielle — her positivity, organisation and warm welcome make her an essential part of the JBD family. ✨

11/11/2025

SHAUN, SHAUN…. SHAUN!

🛠️ MEET THE TEAM 🛠️

Introducing Shaun Clarey – our brilliant Facilities Manager! 👷‍♂️
If something needs fixing, building, or creating, Shaun’s your guy. From studio improvements to behind-the-scenes projects, he keeps everything running smoothly for JBD at Top Hat Studios. 🙌

👞 Favourite Subject: Tap
🎸 Favourite Singer: Queen
🍜 Favourite Food: Chicken Teriyaki
🦍 Favourite Animal: Gorilla
💬 Favourite Quote: “Age is just a number!”

Always hardworking, always smiling, and always up for a challenge — we couldn’t do it without him! 💪✨

11/11/2025

Our lovely Julie

🌟 MEET THE TEAM 🌟

Say hello to our brilliant General Manager – Julie Tyers! 💙
Julie keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes, bringing her warmth, organisation, and sense of fun to the JBD family every single day. ✨

👞 Favourite Subject: Tap
🎤 Favourite Singer: Rod Stewart
🍽️ Favourite Food: Beef Stroganoff
🐧 Favourite Animal: Penguin
💬 Favourite Quote: “Shy Barins Get Nowt!”

We’re so lucky to have Julie as part of the team — we don’t know what we would do without her! 💃💁🏽‍♀️

11/11/2025

The YTS lad…

🌟 MEET THE TEAM 🌟

Say hello to our Director of Development – Simon Bridge! 💙
Simon brings creativity, vision, and a wealth of knowledge in performing arts to JBD, helping our dancers grow in confidence both on and off the stage. ✨

🎭 Favourite Subject: Acting and Stage
🎶 Favourite Band: Porcupine Tree
🍜 Favourite Food: Pan Asian
🐶 Favourite Animal: Dog
💬 Favourite Quote: “And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make.” – The Beatles

We’re so proud to have Simon as part of our team, guiding our performers every step of the way! 🌟

11/11/2025

The beating heart of The Green Room

🌟 MEET THE TEAM 🌟

Say hello to Miriam Clarey – our amazing Green Room Manager! 💚
Miriam keeps The Green Room running smoothly and always greets everyone with a smile. Her kind nature, sense of humour, and attention to detail make her a huge part of the JBD experience. ✨

👞 Favourite Subject: Tap
🎤 Favourite Singer: Elvis
🍞 Favourite Food: Toast
🦒 Favourite Animal: Giraffe
💬 Favourite Quote: “It’s nice to be nice.”

Whether she’s serving up snacks or spreading good vibes, Miriam makes The Green Room feel like home! ☕💫

11/11/2025

JasMint!

🌟 MEET THE TEAM 🌟

Meet Jasmin Connell – our Dance, Musical Theatre and Acting Teacher! 💚
Always full of energy, laughter and creativity, Jasmin brings a burst of positivity to every class. ✨

🎭 Favourite Subject: Musical Theatre
🎶 Favourite Band: Coldplay
🍓 Favourite Food: Strawberries
🦆 Favourite Animal: Duck
💬 Favourite Quote: “There’s nothing like deep breaths after laughing that hard. Nothing in the world like a sore stomach for the right reasons.”

Jasmin reminds us that dance, drama and laughter go hand in hand — and we wouldn’t have it any other way! 💃🎭💫

11/11/2025

The wonderful Raegen!

🌟 MEET THE TEAM 🌟

Say hello to our Senior Dance Teacher – Raegen Saville! 💛
Known for her incredible eye for detail and passion for helping every dancer reach their full potential. ✨

👞 Favourite Subject: Tap
🎶 Favourite Band: Steps
🍕 Favourite Food: Pizza with garlic sauce
🐘 Favourite Animal: Elephant
💬 Favourite Quote: “No one is you, that is your superpower!”

We’re so proud to have Raegen as part of the JBD team — inspiring our dancers to refine their technique, perform with confidence, and always be proud of who they are! 💃🌟

11/11/2025

Our fearless leader!

🌟 MEET THE TEAM 🌟

Say hello to our Founder and Managing Director – Joanne Banks! 💙
The heart and driving force behind JBD, Joanne’s passion for dance and theatre shines through everything we do. ✨

🎭 Favourite Subject: Musical Theatre
🎶 Favourite Band: Keane
🍓 Favourite Food: Chocolate Strawberries
🐘 Favourite Animal: Elephant
💬 Favourite Quote: “If it’s worth doing, it’s worth doing well!”

We’re so proud to have Joanne leading the way, inspiring every single dancer who walks through our doors! 💃✨

11/11/2025

Our Kay

🌟 MEET THE TEAM 🌟

Introducing our amazing Director of Dance – Kay Clarey! 💙
Kay brings energy, creativity, and a love for performance into every class – inspiring our dancers to shine brighter every day. ✨

👞 Favourite Subject: Tap
🎶 Favourite Band: Westlife
🥔 Favourite Food: Crisps
🐋 Favourite Animal: Orca Whale
💬 Favourite Quote: “Have Courage and Be Kind.”

We’re so lucky to have Kay leading and inspiring our dancers with passion and kindness. 💃💫

11/11/2025

Our little songbird!

🌟MEET THE TEAM – Kelly Punshon! 🌟

Kelly is our amazing Pre-school and Singing Teacher, known for her positivity, patience and passion for helping every student find their voice! 🩷

🎭 Favourite Subject: Musical Theatre
🎶 Favourite Band: Westlife
🍽️ Favourite Food: Sunday Dinner
🐯 Favourite Animal: Tiger
💬 Favourite Quote: “Believe you can and you’re halfway there.”

We’re proud to have Kelly helping every little dancer take their first magical steps into dance! ✨