Strictly with
KSENIA ZSIKHOTSKA
Join us a the JSI studio to learn the dances from this years Strictly Come Dancing. Each week pupils will be taught the choreography of a winning dance from the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing by Dancing With The Stars professional Dancer, Ksenia Zsikhotska.
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This is a 6 week course, running on Friday nights between 7pm and 8:30pm at the JSI studio in Carryduff. The class is open to all children from 8 to 16 years old, however, class size is limited due to COVID restrictions.
Ksenia is the United Kingdom and British Closed Latin Professional Champion, and holds the Latin Show Dance Title, and has had the pleasure of touring with Brendan Cole's 'A Night To Remember’ production. For 3 seasons Ksenia was a Professional dancer and choreographer on Dancing With The Stars Ireland and most recently she assisted In choreographing the Argentine Tangos on BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing. Ksenia is currently touring with the Ballroom Boys Act 2.
Budding young stars aged 10-18 are invited to sign up for an Elite Urban Music video in Belfast
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OPEN AUDITIONS
March 2021
XELITE DANCE TROOP
The search is on to find 6 experienced Young Dancers aged 10-18 to work with professional Dancer Ksenia Zsikhotska from RTE’s Dancing With the Stars, in an exclusive Urban Dance Video Project. This is a fantastic opportunity for young aspiring dancers.
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To register your interest contact:
Now Enrolling for January 2021!
RUN RUN RUDOLPH
Christmas Charity Single now available to buy!
Just Stage It Academy is helping to raise money for Cash for Kids Mission Christmas, in association with Cool FM, with the release of their first single. All the proceeds from the online sale of the track will be donated to the Cash for Kids Mission Christmas appeal, which raises money to provide Christmas gifts for local children living in poverty.
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As Featured in the Belfast Telegraph, this Christmas project has been Directed by Ksenia Zsikhotska from RTE’s Dancing with the Stars and produced by JSI’s Artistic Director Amy Barr.
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We are grateful for the support of the Arts Council of Northern Ireland which helped fund the production of our music video
JSI News
New Uniforms Available Now
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Our new JSI t-shirts and hoodies can be ordered directly from us by clicking the button below.
Success for JSI student who was selected to appear in the next series of Donnacha’s Two Talented after successful audition
Success for JSI Elite Competition team at the Ulster Fitness & Dance Championships Online June 2020
Victoria foster full marks in overall competition
Year 8 Solo song & dance 1st place
Year 8 Solo song & dance 2nd Marta Burns
Year 8 contemporary movement 1st Place Emma Moffett
Year 9 solo song & dance 2nd place Calum McDonnagh
Year 10 musical theatre dance 1st place Sarah hughes
Year 12 musical theatre dance 1st place Zoe Duff
Primary 7 solo song & dance 2nd place Cara Mailey
Lockdown Projects
Time stood still, but nothing can stop our academy from working its magic to bring people together and share their talents with the world.
This was a tribute to all the Key Workers who are doing an incredible job! Miracles do happen you just need to believe.
JSI students were very privileged to have been taught the beautiful choreography online with the amazing Ksenia Zsikhotska.
The entire project was put together remotely.
Breaking out of Lockdown
Group 1
An amazing 4-day camp working with a fantastic group of talented young artists.
Choreographed & Directed by
Ksenia Zsikhotska
Produced & Vocally Coached by
Just Stage It Academy
Breaking out of Lockdown
Group 2
An amazing 4-day camp working with a fantastic group of talented young artists.
Choreographed & Directed by
Ksenia Zsikhotska
Produced & Vocally Coached by
Just Stage It Academy
Classes
Primary Ballet
Saturday 9:00 - 9:40
Tap Class
Saturday 9:45 - 10:25
Junior Stage School
Saturday 10:00 - 11:00
Saturday 11:15 - 12:15
Saturday 13:00 - 14:00
Senior Stage School
Saturday 10:30 - 12:00
Saturday 12:15 - 13:45
Junior Performance camp
Sunday 10:00 - 12:00
Elite Competition Team
Sunday 11:30
Speech & Drama
Thursday 16:30 - 17:15
Primary Creative Dance Movement
Thursday 16:30 - 17:15
Senior Creative Dance Movement
Thursday 18:00 - 18:45
Song & Dance
Thursday 19:00 - 20:30
Hip Hop
Friday 18:00 - 18:45
Private Lessons
We offer a range of 1-2-1 lessons for all levels and interests.
Pupils can work towards examinations with ABRSM and LCM.
Places available Monday - Saturday
Singing
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Piano
Musical Theatre
Dance
Learn Online
Wherever you are in the world, you can now learn ONLINE with JSI
We can prepare students for graded exams or perhaps you would just like to learn a new skill for fun. JSI has availability for new students and for students who temporarily want to continue with their learning but don’t have access to a teacher at the moment due to the current lockdown.
For more information email info@juststageit.net
What we do
Just Stage It Academy is an international award winning school of performing arts. The Just Stage It Academy gives children and young adults with an interest in theatre and performing arts fantastic experience and excellent training at all levels of ability. The academy has performed on London's WestEnd, Broadway NYC, Disneyland Paris, and many venues around Ireland, including The Grand Opera House and The Lyric Theatre in Belfast.
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JSI has enjoyed working with Ksenia this autumn and winter and is looking forward to continuing the collaboration in the coming months. Ksenia has a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the performing arts Industry and brings great enthusiasm to her role as a teacher.
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Also enrolling in January 2021 Ksenia will be running 6 week beginner Hip Hop 8+ Dance Class on Fridays at 6pm at the studio and also a 5 week Junior Performance camp on Sunday 10-12pm. She will also be offering private 1:2:1 lessons in various Dance Genres for all ages for more information contact info@juststageit.net
Contact Us
Unit 9, Lowes Industrial Estate, 31 Ballynahinch Rd, Carryduff, Belfast BT8 8EH, UK
07709 814583