JATA - Johannesburg Academy for Theatre Arts

Performing arts classes

The Johannesburg Academy for Theatre Arts offers quality tuition for children and teens in all aspects of the performing arts and presents group classes in diverse forms of dance (Ballet, Modern, Contemporary, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop and African Dance) as well as individualized acting and singing coaching. JATA aims to equip future practitioners of the theatre arts with all the necessary skills required of the professional triple threat performer but all our students experience the outstanding benefits of training in the arts – enhanced self-esteem and confidence, improved social skills as well as strengthened problem-solving and generative thinking abilities.

All our instructors are accredited teachers and/or industry professionals with unsurpassed knowledge and experience in their area of expertise.

Our services are divided into 3 categories:

Early stage
•Pre- and post-natal exercise classes
•Tiny Tots Creative Movement, Dance & Drama classes

Centre stage
•Exam and performance-orientated dance, singing and acting training for children and teens
•Musical Theatre Holiday Clubs

Main stage
•Specialised professional dance classes
•Performing Arts Short Courses and Workshops
•Fun dancercise classes

Holiday clubs

JATA also offers Musical Theatre Holiday Clubs to keep our young performers entertained over holiday periods as well as fun dance classes all year through for those looking for alternative ways to keep fit.