Principal -Paula Johnson Fellow U.K.A
Professional Subrette
I was professionally trained on the mainland in Leicestershire at the
"Dupont Stage school"
I have appeared in many local semi & professional productions at the
"Haymarket Theatre" and "The little Theatre" and the
"Loughborough Town Hall Theatre"
At the age of 17 Started professional work Singing & Dancing and have travelled world wide,
the Far East - Japan, Hong Kong, Korea, Tiawan, Middle East - Abu-Dhabi and Dubai Europe - Spain, Portugal Southern Ireland and all over the UK
Appearing in Theatres, Clubs, Hotels & Holiday Centres
and for the past 12 years on the Isle of Wight singing as a live duo with husband Mark as "Short n Sweet"
gaining many experiences which I now hope to pass on to my students.
PJ's have acheived 100% pass rate for examinations of which I am very proud of. We have also appeared at "O2 Arena" London, "Her Majestys Theatre" in London's West End, the "Royal Albert Hall" and " BBC Cbeebies "Take a Bow" I like to produce an Annual Show performed on a local stage for all to take part in .
We are a very Child friendly "all round" Theatre school
Please leave a message and we will be happy to reply
email us at - pjstheatreschool@googlemail.com
I also teach for the Isle of Wight Arts Council at the Quay Arts Centre
I hold an enhanced CRB check.
I am a Fellow, Qualified, registered and insured Teacher of Dance
with the
I have been teaching for over 25 years working with children aged 18 months - 18 years.
I hold 15 teaching certificates for :-
Associate Ballet
Associate Tap
Associate Freestyle
Licentiate Freestyle
Fellowship Freestyle
Drama & Theatrical Expression
Western Line Dancing
Cheerleading
Cardio Dance Fit
Basic Anatomy (2008)
UKA Roll of Honour Diploma
Associate Hip/Hop & Street dance
Emergency 1st Aid Responder
Registered Matron with IOW council for Child entertainment
with the
covering the foundation, Key stage 1 & 2 in Dance education.
Is a multi skilled musician having backed many artists around many venues in the UK and abroad and has been in serveral bands playing live music for over 30yrs. He is a high tech music wiz who loves to record & produce.
Qualified Instructor
Diploma Western Line Dancing
Professional Instructor
Cardio Dance Fit
Top Start Instructor
Emergency 1st Aid Responder
Registered Matron with IOW council for Child entertainments
Professional Musician
for 30yrs Uk & Europe
and for the past 12 years on the Isle of Wight
singing as a live duo with my wife Paula as "Short n Sweet"
REBECCA JOHNSON A.U.K.A
Professional Singer /Dancer - Just returned home from working in Cyprus
Associate Freestyle
Associate Street & Hip-Hop
Basic Anatomy & Emergency 1st Aid Responder
Registered Matron with IOW council for Child entertainments
Becki runs her own Street & hip/hop classes when she is home on the island
She is a fully qualified & registered Teacher of dance & has been teaching for the past 3years
She has appeared in many shows on & off the island and holds 3 dance scholarships with the U.K.A.
Registered Chaperones
Shelley Linnett (school Governor) & Caroline Bates (Nursery Assistant)
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PJ's Theatre School - Aims
To develop children's social skills, co-ordination, discipline, self-confidence and technique, whilst having fun in a safe and controlled environment. This allows students to participate in examinations and live performances.We have excellent pass rate for tests & examinations with a fabulous award System.
Structured classes designed to develop and strengthen a variety of dance styles and techniques.Visits from educational professional workshops and participate in local displays, carnivals & competitions.
Performances locally, both on and off the Island, appearances on TV, London's West End The Royal Albert Hall & The 02 Arena
Remember not everyone likes to perform. Therefore it is not our policy to make show times & examinations compulsory. You may do as much or as little as you please as long as you enjoy it ! All our Teachers are Qualified Registered & Insured with The United Kingdom Alliance Professional Teachers of Dancing Hold first aid certificates and have Enhanced CRB Check. All chaperones are registered and crb checked
* Speak freely in a friendly environment
* Increase confidence
* Develop performing skills
* Learn technical ability
* Develop listening skills
* Spatial awareness
* Increase personal balance
* Increase co-ordination
* Learn to be expressive
* Develop Interaction with teachers and other children
* Develop Imagination skills
* Increase musical awareness and Rhythm