About Nabjab

Nabjab Studios is the dream child of Jennifer Dunnell, ex professional dancer, TV fitness presenter and Pineapple Studios dance teacher. It is a centre for dance, fitness and wellbeing, situated in the heart of Great Yarmouth near St. George's Theatre. It is easily accessible and surrounded by lots of car parking. Nabjab Studios offers the latest facilities for dance training, featuring a sprung Harlequin floor for the crucial safety of dancer's joints and developing bodies, and bright, spacious, well-ventilated studios. Nabjab takes pride in offering the very best in dance and performing arts training, fitness and wellbeing in the area, all in a friendly and stylish environment. Like you, we want the very best for you and your children.

Group classes and one-to-one's are available for all abilities from 2yrs to Adults. It is also possible to book one-to-one's and session's online for those who are unable to attend the studio for any reason. Nabjab offers dance exams through the ISTD (The Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing) for Ballet and Modern, Rambert Grades for contemporary dance and iPATH for Tap and Broadway Dance. All students have the opportunity to perform in Nabjab's popular annual show at St. George's Theatre, and select Nabjab students get the chance to perform, and gain invaluable performance experience, in the local SGT Pantomime.

Jennifer Dunnell & Team Nabjab

Nabjab takes pride in having a team of dedicated and talented teachers who all believe in Jennifer's vision of offering a professional, friendly and nurturing environment where people of all ages can fit in and find their full potential, whether in dance & performing arts training or with their health, fitness and wellbeing.

Jennifer Dunnell - Principal & Teacher

Jennifer studied Dance and Drama at the reputable Laine Theatre Arts between 1983-85, becoming a fully qualified dance teacher and performer, and since then has lead a full, interesting and versatile career. Jennifer has danced professionally in all areas, including cruise ships, pantomimes, summer shows, TV, pop videos and at the Sadlers Wells with the Michael Clark Co. She has acted in TV adverts, TV dramas, films and corporate videos. She has taught at the famous Pineapple Dance Studios and even presented (as the fitness expert) a series for the BBC called 'The Complete BBC Diet & Fitness Show' from which she had her own DVD called 'Fitness for Fun'. Along with her dance teacher qualifications and a host of various fitness qualifications, Jennifer attained the first ever Personal Fitness Training Diploma at City University in London, along with her Pilates qualifications under Michael King, and specialised in pre/post natal exercise and training people with medical conditions and injuries. On moving back from London in 2000, Jennifer worked for the NHS as the Exercise Referral Coordinator and then, when she was ready, opened Nabjab to offer her hometown a school of excellence, where students of all ages can come to get the best training in dance and fitness. Jennifer teaches mainly Ballet and Rambert Grades in contemporary dance, but also ISTD modern and tap, along with Pilates and Yoga classes. She also teaches PBT (progressing ballet technique), mindfulness and meditation, and is also a Reiki master. As a teacher, Jennifer believes you should never stop learning..... it's what keeps things fresh and interesting!

TEACHERS

Rona Vaudin

Rona joined the Nabjab crew in 2023 teaching fabulous Hip Hop and Commercial Dance classes for junior and senior students. She is an exceptional and well loved teacher with a wealth of expertise and experience and we are delighted to have her on board. This year she will also be teaching Jazz, dance conditioning and funky tap. Rona runs her own business 'The Dance & Sports Mechanic".

Michaela Grimes

Michaela, originally a student of Jennifer's, trained at DanceEast and went to Uni to study dance and eventually got her degree in Sport, Health & Exercise Science. Michaela has taught contemporary dance, creative and hip hop/commercial dance at Nabjab since 2013. In 2023 she trained to become a firefighter. She is a beautiful dancer, teacher and choreographer, and is an asset to Nabjab and inspiration to all her students.

Jess Raven

Jess is a fully qualified and super enthusiastic ISTD Modern teacher. An exciting new member to Nabjab's teaching team and an asset to the school.

Holly Rix

An old student of Jennifer's, Holly trained at Masters College of Performing Arts in London and is joining the Nabjab team to deliver one of her specialties, Musical Theatre Dance. We're very excited to have her on board.

Clare Durrant

Clare Durrant is a professional singer and singing teacher with over 25 years experience working in Opera, Musical Theatre, Pop and Rock genres, graduating with BA honours in Music from the University of East Anglia. Clare is passionate about helping singers to find their own unique voice, build confidence and learn correct vocal technique.

Jan Pickering

Jan is a highly qualified, experienced and well loved Pilates teacher, who has brought her Pilates reformers and classes and wealth of knowledge and expertise to Nabjab's new Wellbeing Studio. Jan regularly delivers valuable workshops on relevant topics such as osteoporosis, pelvic floor conditioning, back pain, hip stability, postural alignment etc, so make sure you watch out for these.