About Us!
Our Mission
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Meet the Founder
Amanda was the founder and Creative Director of Jump Jiggle and Jive and was at the heart of the organisation until her very sad passing in November 2023.
She built and ran the East and North Belfast franchise along with Antrim, Lisburn and Ards, shaping the ethos and energy that continue to define the company. Her husband Andrew, a co director, now leads the business with the support of the dedicated JJJ team, continuing the work and vision that Amanda created.
Meet The Team
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
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Amy
Amy has a performance background, having been trained professionally to Masters level. She loves to get creative and combine drama with dance in her sessions! Amy is mostly based in Belfast, but has enjoyed running classes all over the country, bringing together Jump Jiggle and Jive’s unique blend of fun and interactive dance.
Rebecca
Rebecca is a dance artist and facilitator with professional training from Trinity Laban and a Masters in Creative Dance Education from the University of Salford. She has taught across multiple age groups, worked with leading UK dance companies and is now enjoying performing and facilitating with Jump Jiggle and Jive in Belfast.
Diletta
Diletta is our Italian dance leader who has trained in musical theatre across Belfast, London and New York after a lifetime of dancing from the age of three, supported by a university degree in Cultural Heritage, music and piano. She brings energy, passion and a warm personality to every session, and we are delighted to have her as part of the JJJ team.
Lizi
Lizi leads classes for us in both Belfast and Antrim and also runs her own dance company, Diamond Dance, supporting young dancers as they begin their training. She is an accomplished dancer and actress who appears in a range of dramas and stage productions. You can often catch her performing across Belfast’s theatre scene.
Nikki
Nikki leads our weekend birthday parties, creating a fun and engaging experience for every child who celebrates with us. She brings a warm, upbeat approach to her sessions and loves making each event memorable. Outside of JJJ, Nikki enjoys cold water swimming and horse riding, both of which reflect her love of adventure and the outdoors.
Eva - Rose
Eva Rose is Amanda and Andrew’s daughter, a talented performer who is currently studying Professional Dance and Musical Theatre at Bird College in London. She previously held the title of All Ireland Lyrical Dance Champion under 18s and has competed in ballet, contemporary and jazz. Having grown up with Jump Jiggle and Jive, she has been part of the team for several years.