Jess studied dance at the Northern Ballet School. Then when on to work as a professional dancer with Princess Cruises, Under Wraps and Bourne Leisure. Since moving back to Wales and having a family Jess now teaches dance at the New Quay Dance School, where she is the Principal. Over the years jess has had great fun taking part in shows at Aberystwyth Arts Centre, including Me and My Girl, Cabaret, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Christmas Carol, Wizard of Oz, Peter Pan and What a Wonderful Life and also been in several professional productions which include Talking Heads, Landscape and One for the Road with Bold Productions.