James Allen’s Saturday School for the Performing Arts was started at JAPS in 1993. The idea was to create an opportunity for young people to experience and explore music, dance and drama beyond the school curriculum, giving them the chance to develop self-expression, confidence and skills in a non-competitive environment. From the beginning, workshop style classes have led to performances enjoyed by friends and family. Today over 450 boys and girls from over 80 local schools attend taking classes in a range of activities:

Once upon a story….Drama for 4-6yrs
Dance and Drama for 6-18yrs
One to one Instrumental Tuition for 6-18yrs
Music Theory - graded classes for grade 2+ instrumentalists
Big Band - for Grade 2-8 instrumentalists
Choir - for under 12’s
JASSPA Youth Theatre – by audition for 14-18yrs

JASSPA’s classes are for any child with an interest in Dance, Drama or Music. Our pupils are aged 4-18 with different classes on offer for specific age groups. The majority of activities are non-selective and places are awarded on a first – come - first served basis. JASSPA is based at James Allen’s Preparatory School and James Allen’s Girls School, Dulwich SE22. Of our current pupils, the majority of children come from schools other than JAPS/JAGS. Classes take place on Saturdays during term time from 8.30am – 3.30pm. We also offer holiday courses.