PRINCIPAL
​Jessica Conlan
(DipTCL, SMC (Dip), MISTD, MNATD)​

Jessica took over as Principal of The Joanne Mills School of Dance from her Mum in 2022.
After training at Stella Mann College of Performing Arts from the age of 16 Jessica graduated with a Level 6 NVQ in Professional Dance. Since then, she has been extremely lucky to perform and teach. Most recently she worked with Bacardi through ‘Living The Dream Dance Company’, a 3 day event performing and hosting workshops. Jessica also attends regular classes in London at BASE Studios to keep up to date with current styles. 

​Jessica is also a teacher for the NATD Syllabus which is something that she is really excited to introduce into the school to sit alongside the current ISTD Syllabus. 

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MEET THE TEAM

Lauren Shaw
Vice Principle
​MISTD, DDE (Mod & Tap), CACHE (Dip) Tap, MNATD

​Lauren started dancing at JMSD at the age of 2 and she took part in all school events including shows, young performers, Ballet associates and workshops. She then went from student to class helper. From the age of 17 Lauren, under Miss Mills Guidance obtained her teaching qualifications under the ISTD as well as continuing her studies in school in A levels and then childcare cache diploma level 3. She has taught for the Joanne Mills school of dance for over 15 years.

Jordan Conlan
Teacher
TL DIP, DipTCL, SMC (Dip), MNATD, 

​Jordan attended Stella Mann College of Performing Arts, gaining a full scholarship and graduating with a Level 6 NVQ in Professional Dance. He also attended Elmhurst Royal Ballet School in Birmingham from the age of 11 also gaining a full scholarship. Jordan is director of 2Fierce Dance Company and teaches regular classes which he thoroughly enjoys. He loves teaching dance and is thrilled to be able to share his knowledge and experience with our students.​
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STUDENT TEACHERS

Annie Hart
Student Teacher
Hi, my name is Annie Hart and I’ve been dancing at JMSD since I was 4 years old! I’m also a part of 2 Fierce which I’ve been in since I was 9, and have been in 2 Fierce Elite since the very start. With Elite, I’ve had the opportunity to perform at events such as Britains Got Talent and Northampton Can Dance! I’ve also performed at Young Performers, The Oxford New Theatre, Alton Towers, and many choreography competitions. The styles I do now are Ballet, Tap, Modern, Street/Commercial, as well as Contemporary. My favorite styles would definitely be Tap and Contemporary as I feel those are the styles I have really exceeded at from a young age. I’m currently at Marks & Spencer working as a Visual Merchandiser, yet I’m extremely excited to be taking over some of the classes here at JMSD and continue doing what I love.

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ISOBEL WICKHAM
Student Teacher
Hi my name is Isobel Wickham, I’ve been dancing now at JMSD for 16 years picking up more classes and styles through the years. The subjects I do now are Ballet, Tap, Modern, Street, Contemporary, Commercial and I’m also part of the 2Fierce Elite team. My favourite subject is Commercial because I love how current it is and how each routine can be a different style. I’ve also always loved Ballet as I have grown up as it was my first style I started out with. I’ve had the opportunity to take part in many events such as dancing at The Queens Theatre and The Adelphi at Young Performers Events, The National Entertainment Awards, Alton Towers and many of our choreography competitions, shows and open days. I’m so excited to be teaching some of the students here and passing on things that I’ve learned here as I’ve grown up. I’m always happy to answer any questions so always ask if I’m around!