Jefferson Center for the Arts

About Jefferson Center for the Arts

Discover a world of movement and artistic enrichment at the Jefferson Center for the Arts (JCA), located in the picturesque setting of Mount Shasta, California. Founded in 2017 by Emmy-award winning Broadway performer Wendy James, JCA is a vibrant hub dedicated to fostering a love for the performing arts within the community. JCA offers a diverse range of dance classes for all ages and experience levels. Students can explore foundational and expressive styles including Ballet, Hip Hop, Jazz, Tap, and Musical Theater. For those seeking unique movement experiences, JCA features a "Dance for All Bodies" class, designed for fun and expressive movement to global rhythms for teens and adults with no prior experience. Additionally, dedicated "Belly Dance" classes for teens and adults, led by instructor Megan, delve into technique, history, and performance. Beyond dance, JCA champions a comprehensive artistic education, offering theatre programs for younger ages such as "Mt Shasta Childrens Theatre" and "Teen Musical Theatre EPIC THE MUSICAL." Musical development is also fostered through extracurricular music classes like "Piano" for ages 7-11. Wendy James also leads Shasta Studios School of Theatrical Dance, underscoring the center's commitment to high-quality dance instruction. The Jefferson Center for the Arts provides an accessible platform for creative development, inspiring creativity and nurturing artistic talent across a spectrum of disciplines.

Styles offered at Jefferson Center for the Arts