Ja’Moon Jones

 

Dancer

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. After training at The Juilliard School, Ja’Moon performed with Kyle Abraham’s New York-based A.I.M. Currently, he is a cast member of Sleep No More NYC and developing his own sacred illustrations as an independent performance artist. Ja’Moon’s work has been showcased in various locations, including 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. He is thrilled to be named Ballare Carmel’s first resident choreographer.