Top Hat Studios

06/03/2026

18/11/2025

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18/11/2025

It’s Danielle, our very own warm welcome.

🌟 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

The Boss

🌟 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

The quiet, shy, reserved Kay Clarey!

🌟 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

🌟 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

Me 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

Our Ray Gun!

🌟 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

Jas the Dance Bunny

🌟 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

Lil Miz!

🌟 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

Mr Fix It!

🛠️ 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 very own Kelbert

🌟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! ✨