Dear All our students past and present,
It is with a broken heart I am writing to let you all know that my beautiful mum and our amazing school's principal Miss Anderson passed away last Sunday evening.
I know she ment so so much to so so many of you and this news will come as a great shock to you all.
This incredible lady founded our school over 50 years ago and gave the gift of dance to so many thousands and thousands of girls and boys in our local area. It is testament to her that her dance school dream of "Dance is for all" lives on today and forever more.
We are still coming to terms with our massive loss, so if I could please ask you to respect our families privacy during the extremely difficult time.
We appreciate Miss Anderson touched so many of your lives and if you would like to leave a message/thoughts please do so on our blog below. We intend to make a book of condolences with all your messages.
Due to Covid restrictions it is only family that can attend mums funeral. It seems fitting and meant to be that on World ballet day 29th October 2020 we will lay her to rest and dance with the angels forever. So please sit and watch ballet all day with a smile and remember her love and strength.
Sending you all much love from a saddened heart
Jennie x
Sending my love to the whole family. I have so many happy memories from dancing at JAD whilst growing up, Miss Anderson was such an amazing teacher and will be so missed.
Love Lucy x
Where do we start? Janis was loved by the Lawless family, right from the start, many years ago. First it was Panto and then the JAD school shows. We all enjoyed dance and music, a shared passion in one form or another. Gemma and I loved our tap classes and the joy Janis brought with her infectious smile, sense of fun and warmth. We admired her high standards and her professionalism, her ability to make dance miracles happen!
When you are ready Jennie, continue with your great work, take the school forward and your mum will be with you.
We will miss you Janis and we send our love to Tommy, Jennie, Jamie and all.
From Dot, Andrew, Gemma and…
We are so sorry to hear this terribly sad news. My sister Catherine and I spent 14 years dancing with Janis in Frodsham and we have nothing but wonderful, fond memories from all those years. Janis had such great energy, warmth, and dedication, taking us year upon year through shows, classes and exams always with a smile!
Sending much love and support to your family, Jennie. Claire, Catherine and Liz Conway
Dear Jennie and family,
The deep sadness I feel at the news is matched only by the depth of gratitude I have to have been part of that special community that Janis created for us at such a formative stage in our lives. She taught me so much and not all of it about ballet. While I have long forgotten how to do a proper pliee I haven't forgotten those early lessons about confidence, poise and self-respect. And I am forever grateful to your wonderful mum for that.
Sending you and your family so much love.
Laura Livingstone (May)
So shocked and saddened to hear the news Jennie, sending all our love to the family. From all the MacRitchies