Jacob Jonas' early beginnings
Jacob Jonas started his dance career in Santa Monica, a coastal suburb of Los Angeles, where he learned by working alongside hip hop dancers, which helped him avoid family conflicts. Recognition from celebrities
His unique energy caught the attention of celebrities like Britney Spears, Rosalia, and Elton John. These high-profile collaborations provided him with the resources to develop his own creative projects. Health challenges and resilience
In 2022, Jacob Jonas was diagnosed with cancer, and his chemotherapy treatment left him confined to the hospital. This personal struggle with illness and recovery inspired the themes of his work. Production of Restart
Restart, a dance production by Jacob Jonas, was partially created during a residency at Orsolina28 and received support from Robert Schulman – Dance Reflections by Van Cleef & Arpels. Details of the production
The production features 12 dancers and 2 actors, with choreography and staging by Jacob Jonas. It includes contributions from composers Justin Boreta and Nikki Grier, among others. Performance schedule and details
The show will run from 17 to 19 December 2026 at TDV srah Bernhardt in Paris. It is 1 hour and 30 minutes long and will be presented in English with French subtitles.
