2026
Term Dates & Diary Dates
Keep track of term dates, holidays, shows, and special events for the year ahead.
Children's Classes
Term 1
Term dates
Monday 5 January – Monday 23 March 2026
Fun Week
Monday 10 – Saturday 15 February 2026
Open Week
Monday 2 – Saturday 7 March 2026
Half Term
Monday 16 – Saturday 21 February 2026
JA Easter Holiday
Monday 30 March – Monday 6 April 2026, No classes
Term 2
Term dates
Tuesday 24 March – Saturday 13 June 2026
Bank Holiday
Monday 4 May 2026, No classes
Spring Week / Half Term
Monday 25 – Saturday 30 May 2026, No classes
Open Week
We will not be holding Open Week this term as our show routines are top secret!
Fun Week
We will be at the theatre for rehearsals, lots of fun!
Term 3
Term dates
Monday 15 June – Saturday 3 October 2026
Open Week
Monday 8 – Saturday 13 June 2026
Fun Week
Monday 13 – Saturday 18 July 2026
Summer Holiday
Tuesday 21 July – Saturday 29 August 2026, Classes resume Monday 1 September
Term 4
Term dates
Monday 5 October – Saturday 19 December 2026
Fun Week
Monday 26 – Saturday 31 October 2026
Open Week
Monday 9 – Saturday 14 November 2026
Half Term
Monday 19 – Saturday 24 October 2026
Adult Classes
Classes resume
Monday 5 January 2026
Easter Holiday
Monday 30 March – Tuesday 6 April 2026, No classes
Summer Holiday
Monday 3 – Friday 14 August 2026 (inclusive)
Christmas
Last class Saturday 19 December 2026, Classes resume January 2027
Dates for Your Diary
February
Share the Love
Monday 16 February 2026, exciting details to follow!
May
Show Dates
Venue: The Princes Theatre, Clacton-on-Sea, all students will perform in all shows.
Friday 22 May, 7:30pm
Saturday 23 May, 2:30pm
Saturday 23 May, 7:30pm
Theatre Rehearsals
Attendance at all rehearsals is required. Times will be confirmed closer to the date.
Tots Ballet and Adult classes: refer to your emails for rehearsal timings.
July
JA Summer Picnic
Saturday, date to be confirmed. Holland Haven, more details to follow!
Summer Workshop
Wednesday 22, Thursday 23 and Friday 24 July 2026
October
Halloween Dress Up
Monday 19 – Saturday 24 October 2026, Come to classes dressed up for Halloween!
November
Children in Need
Friday 20 November 2026, Come to class in your PJs / Onesies!
December
December Showcase
All Musical Theatre, Hip Hop and Drama students
Colchester Arts Centre, Sunday 6 December 2026
Arrival 9am · Showcase starts 11:30am (doors open 11am)
Christmas Party
Date to be confirmed, all pupils welcome!
Up to Year 6: 1:00pm – 2:30pm
Year 7 upwards: 2:30pm – 4:00pm
Party games, dances, snacks and a Christmas film!
Christmas Jumpers!
Dates to be confirmed, watch out for updates.
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