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ABOUT THE COMPANY

Jacob Jonas The Company is a 501c3 nonprofit creative organization that intersects dance across disciplines through nontraditional collaborations and community building.

JJTC consists of disrupters, choreographers, makers, creative thinkers, cultural researchers, educators, futurists, activists, and producers. Our work engages diverse and untapped populations, increasing the visibility of dance as an art form in Los Angeles and globally through live performance and media landscapes. JJTC collaborates worldwide with practitioners, institutions, scientists, corporations, and technologists to support ambition and invention across artistic fields. 

The company communicates new ideas and perspectives on health through somatic movement - in performance settings, educational offerings and through our designed movement language called The System. JJTC facilitates community events, educational classes and workshops in order to further deepen our relationships and intellectual exchanges. 

Our Mission
Jacob Jonas The Company advances human narratives through the creation and presentation of exceptional dance. Together with our community of diverse collaborators, we create socially relevant works and strive to make dance a more visible and valued art form.

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ABOUT JACOB JONAS

Jacob Jonas (American, b. 1992)

Raised by concrete and the Pacific Ocean. A product of divorce. An outlier in academia, displaced and repositioned into special education. Forced away from the traditional path. Movement became identity. A company, a family—for belonging. A blank canvas, home. Overcoming illness, understanding health. The work is medicine. Nature, a necessity.

A disruptor by nature, Jonas has collaborated with a spectrum of visionary artists and brands, from Kanye West to Elton John, Rosalía, SZA, SIA, Vanessa Beecroft, and Alejandro Iñárritu. His projects include the globally acclaimed films.dance, a series of over 40 short films uniting artists from 25 countries, and #CamerasandDancers, a monthly Instameet bridging dance, photography, and architecture with institutions like The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Zaha Hadid Architects.

Born in Santa Monica, Jacob Jonas began his journey as a street performer, skateboarding along the Venice Beach Boardwalk. At 13, he joined The Calypso Tumblers, legends of acrobatics and street theater, under the directorship of Raymond Bartlett from Saint Kitts. Touring internationally to busker festivals, Jonas absorbed the discipline of the streets and the art of performance.

At 21, Jonas co-founded Jacob Jonas The Company with partner Jill Wilson and lighting designer Will Adashek, a nonprofit rooted in the intersection of dance, science, and community. By 24, he became the youngest artist to present work at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. His career has since traversed institutions and landmarks, including Lincoln Center, Kennedy Center, Hollywood Bowl, The Getty Museum, The Music Center, Brooklyn Academy of Music, and more.

Jonas’s work challenges boundaries, living at the confluence of somatic innovation, architecture, and environmental consciousness. His technique, The System, is a fusion of movement, therapy, and creation, designed as a pathway for healing and expression. As a stage four cancer survivor, Jonas draws on personal resilience to explore the body as both a site of conflict and renewal.

Jacob Jonas’s art exists in dualities—rooted in rebellion and disruption, yet celebrated in the canon of contemporary culture. His work is raw yet refined, intimate yet universal, a testament to the transformative power of movement, nature, and collaboration.

ABOUT PETER WALKER

Peter Walker (American, b. 1992)

Peter Walker is a Principal Dancer with New York City Ballet. Originally from Fort Myers, Florida, he began his early dance training at age eight with teacher Judy Murray in tap dance and the next year at the Gulfshore Ballet with Melinda Roy. Mr. Walker began studying at the School of American Ballet (SAB), the official school of the New York City Ballet, during the 2006 and 2007 summer courses and enrolled as a full-time student in the winter of 2007.

In the spring of 2011, Mr. Walker became an apprentice with New York City Ballet and joined the Company as a member of the corps de ballet in Fall 2012. In October 2018, Walker was promoted to soloist at the NYCB, and in February 2022 he was promoted to principal dancer.

Mr. Walker’s first work for the Company, ten in seven, premiered at NYCB’s Fall 2016 Gala. His second work, dance odyssey, premiered in Winter 2018. Peter was an Associate Producer for Jacob Jonas The Company’s films.dance and directed two original films for the project. This is his first work as a guest choreographer with Jacob Jonas The Company. (@peteraltubewalker)

ABOUT THE PERFORMING ARTISTS

Alexa Donnelly is originally from Detroit, Michigan, has trained in all genres of dance since the age of 5. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from Oakland University School of Music, Theatre and Dance. While at OU, she had the opportunity to study abroad in Berlin, Germany, as well as receiving many choreography awards. She has danced with many professional companies such as DIAVOLO LA, Take Root Dance, and this will be her second season with Jacob Jonas the Company. (@alexadonnelly)

Paulina Donnelly is from Detroit Michigan, began dancing at the age of 5. She graduated from Oakland University School of Music, Theatre and Dance, where she received her BFA. Paulina has performed nationally and internationally with professional companies including Jacob Jonas The Company and DIAVOLO Architecture in Motion. This is her second season with JJTC. As well as performing, Paulina enjoys teaching and choreographing with her identical twin sister, Alexa. (@paulinadonnelly)

Alyse Rockett is a dancer based in Los Angeles. She is a native of Long Beach, California where she received her Bachelors of Arts degree in Dance from California State University of Long Beach. Since then she has worked and toured with artists such as Kali Uchis, Kanye West, Sia, Christina Aguilera, H.E.R, Solange, Common, and more. Alyse has had the pleasure of working with many amazing directors and choreographers including Daniel Askill, Savanah Leaf, Teresa Toogie Barcelo, Lindsey & Craig, Jacob Jonas, Mandy Moore, and more. She has also released a range of collaborative and personal work. Alyse plans to continue to create work that is collaborative, authentic, thought provoking and inspiring. She has been dancing with Jacob Jonas The Company since 2019. (@alyse_rockett)

Emma Rosenzweig-Bock is a producer, art director, and performing artist with Jacob Jonas The Company. Originally from Santa Monica, California, she began her dance training at the Debbie Allen Dance Academy at age 11 before attending the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts. She received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance Performance, as well as a minor in Holocaust Studies at Chapman University. Emma was the assistant choreographer for productions including Rosalía’s Motomami World Tour, Elyanna’s Woledo World Tour, and SZA’s World Tour. As a performer, she has appeared in music videos for Sia, as well as campaigns for Gap, Athleta, and Jonathan Simkhai. She has performed at venues such as Lincoln Center, the Hollywood Bowl, and the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts and has made over 20 original stage works with the company. Emma is a producer of Films.Dance. She also contributes to the art direction and creative development of JJTC, helping to shape its visual identity across live productions, film, and digital content. Emma has been a performing artist with Jacob Jonas The Company since 2017. (@emmaarielle)

Nic Walton was born in Sweetwater, TN and grew up in Chico, CA. A self-taught acrobat and freerunner, Nic joined one of the largest parkour teams in the nation, United Parkour and received further training with Cirque du Soleil. Nic continues to teach gymnastics and parkour in Los Angeles. He joined Jacob Jonas The Company in Spring 2016. (@nic_walton)

Jill Wilson is the Executive Producer and a Performing Artist with with Jacob Jonas The Company. Originally from Los Angeles she began dancing at a young age and then earned a BFA in Dance Performance from the University of the Arts under the direction of Donna Faye Burchfield. Her credits include campaigns for Apple, Gap, Athleta, and Jonathan Simkhai, as well as music videos for Elton John & Britney Spears, Sia & David Guetta. She has performed at venues such as Lincoln Center, the Hollywood Bowl, and the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, and was featured in The Getty Museum’s #GettyInspired campaign with work displayed on billboards across Los Angeles. As a producer, she has supported building a sustainable foundation for the Jacob Jonas The Company, enabling the company to continue pushing the boundaries of performance and community impact. Her credits include To the Sea: Dance Concerts on the Pier, Films.Dance (a global series of 40+ short films), and projects at the Ford Theatres, Lincoln Center, and the Hollywood Bowl, Patrick Watson’s Can’t Stop Staring At the Sun music video, and Naked Cashmere’s spring campaign. (@_jillwilson_)

Jarrett Yeary was born and raised in South East Michigan, and began dance training at 5 years old. Has performed with Dua Lipa at the Grammys, appeared in Sia and David Guettas “beautiful people” music video, and Damiano David’s music video “born with a broken heart”. Dance has always been my way of saying what my words are unable to convey, and understanding my internal landscape through physicality and storytelling. I have danced with JJTC since 2024. (@jarrettyeary)

Jordan Plange is a dancer and choreographer from Los Angeles, CA. He began his dance training at age 9 and later attended the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts, where his passion for movement deepened. Currently in his third year pursuing a BFA in Dance at SUNY Purchase, Jordan continues to expand his artistic voice and technical versatility. Throughout his journey, he has had the opportunity to work with and perform works by acclaimed artists including Micaela Taylor, Yue Yin, and Andrea Miller. He is an Apprentice with Jacob Jonas The Company. (@jordanplange)

ABOUT THE COLLABORATORS

William Adashek (Production Manager)
William Adashek is a lighting designer, cinematographer, and producer based in Los Angeles, working at the intersection of technology and dramatic storytelling. He has designed the lighting for hundreds of dance and theater productions around the world. Will is also an active film production executive, with recent feature film premieres at every major film festival worldwide. His most recent film Buster’s Mal Heart, starring Rami Malek, premiered at the Toronto Film Festival in 2016. Will is a graduate of Kenyon College and holds a Master of Fine Arts degree in cinematography from the American Film Institute.

Nathan Birnbaum (Poet in Residence)
Poet, playwright, musician, actor, producer, and sound designer, Nathan has more than 100 credits in L.A., New York, and around the U.S. He has produced a wide range of events and shows, including theater, music, dance, art exhibitions, and multidisciplinary projects. His plays have been workshopped and produced in NY and L.A. He directed a visual arts residency/arts education center and has two decades’ experience in arts philanthropy. Nathan is an awardee of the James Irvine Foundation Fund for Leadership Advancement, the L.A. County Arts Leadership Initiative, and National Arts Strategies’ Fellowship for the Executive Program for Nonprofit Leaders, Stanford Graduate School of Business.

Eighth Blackbird (Composer)
Eighth Blackbird is a four-time Grammy Award-winning ensemble hailed as “one of the smartest, most dynamic ensembles on the planet” (Chicago Tribune). Since its founding in 1996, the group has redefined contemporary chamber music through adventurous performances, commissions of new works, and collaborations across genres. Beyond the stage, Eighth Blackbird nurtures the next generation of artists through initiatives like the Blackbird Creative Lab and Chicago Artists Workshop, fostering innovation, mentorship, and community in contemporary music. (@eighthblackbird)

Patrick Watson (Composer)
Patrick Watson composes, performs, and records his albums with his long-time bandmate and collaborator Mishka Stein. The recipients of Canada's Polaris Music Prize, in addition to multiple JUNO and Polaris nominations, and gold and platinum records in Canada, Watson and his band have toured on all continents, on occasion playing with full orchestras to bring their rich music to life. Their latest tours saw the band playing some of their largest venues to date, including the Barbican (London), L'Olympia (Paris), Coliseu (Lisbon), El Plaza Condesa (Mexico City), and more. Raised and still living in Montreal, Watson has composed several scores for both film and television, including a trailer for The Walking Dead. (@patrickwatsonofficial)

Entire Studios (Costume Design)
Entire Studios creates clothing grounded in clarity of form, thoughtful construction, and refined proportions. Each collection reflects a commitment to accessible, considered design, balancing ease, structure, and a sense of permanence. (@entire_studios)