J.M.Acrobatics is a Dance School based in Crediton, Devon. Our aim is to develop and train our students in such a way that they gain diverse skills in all areas of technique and performance. JMA teaches and follows the Acrobatic Arts syllabus. The programme is based on safe and effective progressions with proven results in five divisions of Acro: Flexibility, Strength, Balance, Limbering and Tumbling.
The progressions of the syllabus take the beginner preschool level child from log rolls and somersaults to the advanced acrobat tumbling effortlessly across the stage.
'Developed with input from professionals and experts in ballet, modern, Jazz, contortion, artistic gymnastics, Rhythmic gymnastics, sports acrobatics, acro yoga, pilates, physiotherapy, hand balancing and more, you will not find a more comprehensive program'- Acrobatic Arts.
ABOUT J.M.A
Miss Jessica Manuela Jackson-
Miss Jess is the founder of J.M.Acrobatics. Having always had a love for dance Miss Jess began her teacher training through the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing. She then continued her training through Acrobatic Arts completing her modules 1, 2 and 3 making her the only coach in Devon with this highest qualification. Miss Jess is also trained in Aerial hoop through Acrobatic Arts. Miss Jess teaches all of the weekday classes.
Miss Caitlin Down-
Miss Caitlin started at J.M.Acrobatics as a student. She advanced through her exam grades reaching her level 8 and currently working towards her Pre professional 1.
Caitlin took her teaching course through Acrobatics Arts in July 2024 and achieved a score of 100% proving her outstanding knowledge for Acro.
Caitlin is a trained fitness instructor and currently working towards her personal trainer qualification.
Miss Caitlin teaches all of our Saturday classes.
J.M.Acrobatics is very fortunate to have Caitlin on our teaching team.
Miss Gemma Richardson
Miss Gemma trained at Italia conti academy of theatre arts in Central London and graduated in 2019 with a diploma in professional musical theatre. Since then she has been on the voice as a background dancer (2017), ensemble in Circus 1903 for BBCs Children in need (2019). She then got her first dance contract in Cyprus in 2020 but was unable to go due to the pandemic. She has most recently done some acting extra work for Channel 4 ‘Complaints welcome’ (2021).
Miss Gemma helps with our competition teams and as a cover teacher for J.M.Acrobatics.
