​49 | #JacobJonas - Jacob Jonas The Company

On our second episode of Dance Trends month, your co-hosts YeaJean and Reyna interview choreographer, creative director and the Artistic Director of Jacob Jonas The Company, Jacob Jonas. In this episode, we go behind the screen and talk about family, curiosity, integrity, what it means to be a successful artist, protecting company image/brand and dancer’s, return on investment for dance degrees, cultural relevancy, tips for growing online communities, and advice for how to spend time creatively during COVID-19. Special thanks to Matt Kent of Pilobolus for connecting us for this interview.

This week on DANCE BEHIND THE SCREEN PODCAST…

[0:28] Reyna and YeaJean introduce Jacob Jonas

QUESTIONS WITH JACOB JONAS

[1:17] Reyna asks: “Can you tell us who Jacob Jonas is outside of dance?”

[2:24] Reyna asks: “Can you tell us what is interesting to you about culture?”

[5:02] Reyna asks: “How does connection live within the life of Jacob Jonas and your company and what you do?”

[6:29] YeaJean asks: “I love the values curistisity, family, and integrity. What makes your company really unique? And as an artistic director what is your role?”

[9:29] YeaJean asks: “You also mention non-traditional collaboration on your website. Can you talk about what that means to you?”

[11:15] Reyna asks: “What led you into being a filmmaker?”