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A change needs to happen

Writer's picture: Jay AustinJay Austin

I’ve been meaning to write a post for a while but with the shows, trinity scares, classes and my birthday it’s all been mad.


I’ve got 5 mins so here it goes…(this should cover classes, gigs and a few other bits)


I’m feeling very overwhelmed atm but trying to just keep my head up and push through it.

Trinity Scares literally takes up my life from Oct 1st through until 31st…so that will be one weight gone soon as November comes! It’s been a blast though and I’m so proud of all the actors and team for pulling together!



I’m embarking on a new project that actually has been in the pipe line for a few months. I’m shitting it.. but all will be revealed and hopefully it’ll take off. But it’s something different and will push me. If it doesn’t take off or it’s not scratching that itch that I have…I’ll have to find something else.


Jersey Beyond has been fun and I’m so thankful for the opportunities I’ve been given with it but I need something else and it’s been 3 years!!


Teaching - I don’t know how to write this, as everytime I think about it, it makes me feel quite emotional. I’ve been doing the classes for over 15+ years and I do love it. But it’s getting so hard. The studio prices are forever increasing… for just Gainsborough Sports centre alone is approx £600 per month. That’s ONE venue. The class numbers go up and down and genuinely I cannot compete with bigger dance agencies, “I-Fit” / memberships, sponsored companies pushing everyone out. Which is what it feels like. I get no support from most the venues with advertising and yet they are VERY quick to chase room hire. I’m going to do one more term taking me until Christmas (numbers pending on this term) and then reevaluate everything.


I’ll still stick to schools and “contracts” so I won’t be completely giving up (sorry to other competition - you ain’t getting rid of me that easy lol) but PAYG, term sport centre classes may have to stop… it’s just not feasible.


I know the cost of living crisis has hit everyone - myself included - but I have to be realistic. So watch this space and please tell people about this term. I will keep you all updated and this isn’t a “Goodbye!” - more of a “break”


I’ll keep you all updated before I make any decisions though.


Jay x


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