Performance artist Javon “Ja’Moon” Jones discovered his love for movement in his hometown of Detroit, MI. Following his graduation from Cass Technical High School, during which he was the inaugural recipient of the Maxmara Young Visionary Award and a gold medalist in the YoungArts dance competition, he pursued formal training at The Juilliard School. Ja’Moon temporarily set aside his formal studies to contribute to the thoughtfulness of A.I.M. by Kyle Abraham and a former full-time cast member of Sleep No More NYC. He is also developing his own sacred illustrations as an independent performance artist. Ja’Moon’s work has been showcased in various locations, including Dakar, Senegal; Santa Fe, NM; New York, NY; Durango, CO; Colorado Springs, CO; San Jose, CA; Carmel, CA; Glendale, CA; and Los Angeles, CA, through a diverse range of performances and residencies. Ja’Moon is excited to be the inaugural resident choreographer of Ballare Carmel.
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MAYDAY, photo by Christian Brault
“Congratulations on your Performance Mix #34: Remotely Yours initiative. I hope you all feel delighted with the experience. I must admit that it challenged me to do something a little bit out of my zone. But I am quite happy with the outcome. The first project featuring my son! It will be an unforgettable moment when we will look back at it in a few years.”
– Mélanie Demers
New Dance Alliance
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