Jacob Jonas The Company made its local “big theater debut” at the Wallis this past January, and after the opening number (In a Room on Broad St., choreographed by Jonas) it was clear that this troupe had entered the first rank of Los Angeles dance companies:

“An explosive display of the company’s vitality and range. If break dancing and concert dance had a baby, it would be the Jacob Jonas company.” — Christina Campodonico, Los Angeles Times

This weekend in Santa Monica, Jonas and Dance Camera West are hosting TO THE SEA: DANCE CONCERTS ON THE PIER. In addition to JJTC, the line-up includes Montreal’s Les 7 Doigts de la Main; Tony Testa; the Cirio Collective (with work by Gregory Dolbashian); Jillian Meyers, Dana Wilson, and Megan Lawson of The Seaweed Sisters; Andrea Schermoly (formerly with the Nederlands Dans Theater and Boston Ballet); and Andrew Winghart.

The weekend, the first in what could become an annual event, is dedicated to the memory of legendary street dancer Vincent Foster, known as “Mr. Animation,” who passed away last September. Foster was a mentor and inspiration to many, Jonas included.

 

TO THE SEA, Saturday and Sunday, April 29 and 30 at 6pm. Free with r.s.v.p.:

tothesea.eventbrite.com

SANTA MONICA PIER

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Jacob Jonas
Image credit: Jacob Jonas The Company