JustOne Theatre Arts
Providing quality performing arts tuition and a space to learn and practice!
Teachers
Justin Sparkes - Principal
Jacquelyne Rothwell - Head of Ballet, Music, Vocal coach and Musical Director
Jacquelyne Rothwell - Head of Ballet, Music, Vocal coach and Musical Director
Justin is a graduate from Bodywork Performing Arts in Cambridge. In his first year he was awarded the Theresa Kerr principal scholarship, he went on to be awarded the musical theatre scholarship for 2 consecutive years. He remains ever grateful for the opportunities this support created.
Justin has performed professionally for over 20 years and has had many contracts in the U.K. and overseas including ‘Singin' in the rain‘, ‘Manhattan Nights’ 'Fame' U.K. tour. T.V. Credits include the ‘National Lottery Live’ and ’Copacabana’. Justin has also performed as a Singer, Dancer, Company manager and Dance Captain on many cruise lines including P&O Cruises (U.K.) and Carnival Cruise lines (U.S.A.) He has also been lucky enough to perform in major events all over the world
In addition to his extensive professional performance resume, Justin has taught: Jazz, Tap and Musical Theatre. He has done this for many full time performing arts courses around the country, including Bodywork Performing Arts on their full time Musical Theatre course. In addition to his regular J1 classes Justin also is a Lecturer in Dance at University of Wales Trinity St David ( WAVDA) and The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama.
His extensive teaching and professional experience in performing arts eventually led him to return to Cardiff and become the director of two major dance studios in South Wales.
He is truly passionate about the arts and has a great ability to bring out the best in others. Justin has trained many students who have been accepted into the top performing arts courses around the U.K. and beyond.
Jacquelyne Rothwell - Head of Ballet, Music, Vocal coach and Musical Director
Jacquelyne Rothwell - Head of Ballet, Music, Vocal coach and Musical Director
Jacquelyne Rothwell - Head of Ballet, Music, Vocal coach and Musical Director
Jacquelyne has been teaching dance and performing arts for over ten years. Jacquelyne attended the London School of Contemporary dance, ‘The Place’, on their Centre of Advanced training course and completed her teacher training at Dance Academy South West.
Jacquelyne has a Diploma in Dance Education in Imperial Classical Ballet from the ISTD. As well as Imperial Classical Ballet Jacquelyne has trained in RAD, Cecchetti and Vaganova technique. Jacquelyne has been teaching classical ballet at JustOne Theatre Arts since its studios opened and is immensely proud of the 100% Distinction/Merit pass rate of all its ballet exam candidates.
Jacquelyne is a certified teacher for Progressive Ballet Technique and specialises in holistic ballet training and injury prevention. Additionally, to this, Jacquelyne is also a qualified Yoga instructor. Jacquelyne uses her yoga instruction to complement her ballet teaching. Giving her unique insight into how using alternative training alongside classical ballet can refine and tone a dancer’s muscles and technique whilst also avoiding injury and burn out.
Alongside her teaching at JustOne theatre arts Jacquelyne is a session leader for Flamingo Chicks; a charity who provide inclusive ballet classes for students with additional needs. Jacquelyne loves using her skills as a dance teacher to facilitate learners of all abilities to grow as dancers and performers.
In 2012 Jacquelyne graduated from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama with a Bachelor of Music Degree. As a performer Jacquelyne has sung leading roles in both Opera and Musical theatre. Her favourite roles include Maria in Vivo D’Artes production of West Side Story, Li in Welsh National Youth Opera’s production of Kommilitonen and Juliette in Pocket Opera’s production of the Little Sweep.
Tilly May - Street/ Commercial dance, ISTD Modern and Fusion
Jacquelyne Rothwell - Head of Ballet, Music, Vocal coach and Musical Director
Tilly May - Street/ Commercial dance, ISTD Modern and Fusion
Embarking upon her dancing career at the very early age of just two, Tilly is delighted to be teaching pupils of that very same age through to adults.
Spending her early years with The Meggitt Dancers, Tilly later undertook professional training at the renowned Dance Academy South West where she attained her ISTD Intermediate Advanced Modern Theatre, Tap, and Intermediate RAD Ballet. Having achieved DDE in Modern Theatre, she is currently in the final stages of completing her DDE in Tap.
Possessing such a wide range of styles including Jazz, Commercial/Street, Modern, Tap, Ballet, and Lyrical Fusion has enabled her to display her skills in numerous productions & events working with various named artistes, including a long association with the late great Stan Stennett. Tilly has choreographed and performed in Mark Hegarty’s ‘Your 80’s Live Show’ and choreographed and danced in Marks latest single video releases.
Tilly has also appeared in ‘Stars in Our Eyes’ at Her Majesty’s Theatre’ London, and enjoyed a successful winter season at Bluestone Resort.
Tilly has utilised her experiences of dance & drama as a way of gaining confidence, connecting with emotions, and as an outlet to express herself on and off stage. She very much looks forward to sharing her experience, knowledge, love, and passion of performing, inspiring and bringing out the confidence and talent of a budding younger generation.