Meet the Team

Sheridon Nicol

Sheridon Nicol

CEO

Dr Sheridan Nicol MFA. Dip. Alvin Ailey ABT NYC, Fellow & Examiner S.D.T.A, A.I.S.T.D Creative director who with 50 years of professional experience both nationally and internationally oversees the creative and technical development of all things Jazzart. In addition, Sheridan directs and stages tv specials throughout Europe and is still in demand as a voice over artist.
Her mantra is the No Gimmicks – No Stress -Just Hard Work and Success. She is recognised as a Master Jazz Dance specialist loves to nurture talent to get out and see the fabulous big world we live in.

Joanne Tulips

Joanne Tulips

Arts ED Dip MSDTA

Joanne joined Jazzart in 1999 and loves every aspect of teaching in a Performing Arts College, from nurturing young talent to guiding and directing future performers. Joanne trained at the Dance School of Scotland in Knightswood and continued to The Arts Educational London Schools for a degree in Musical Theatre. Joanne toured professionally as an actress, dancer and understudy in National Tours, and in Theatres. As a Director and Writer Joanne has created over 50 productions for her own production company - Arkeen Theatre Company - now in its 27th year, including an award winning self-written project for schools.

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