Daniel Jon has built a dance career spanning nearly two decades across stage, screen, commercial entertainment and dance education.
A graduate of Queensland University of Technology, Daniel holds both an Associate Degree in Dance and a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance). During his training, he has performed in works by some of Australia’s leading choreographers, Frances Rings (Bangarra Dance Theatre) Csaba Buday (Leigh warren and dancers) and Paul Boyd and Rosetta Cook (Queensland Ballet)
Following his graduation, Daniel relocated to Los Angeles, where he began working in the commercial dance space.
His career quickly expanded into choreography and creative development, working as a choreographer’s assistant to internationally acclaimed choreographers Liz Imperio, (Jennifer Lopez, Gloria Estefan, and the Latin Billboard Music Awards) Danny Teeson, (Robbie Williams, Kelly Clarkson, dance your ass off and Princess Cruises) and Sakinah LeStage (Ne-Yo and Keri Hilson).
After 8 years in America, Daniel returned to Australia where he joined the teaching faculty of RAW Dance Company and the Australian Dance Performance Institute in Brisbane.
Daniel is now based in Melbourne and continues to work across Sydney and Melbourne teaching at Sydney Dance Company, The Space dance and arts centre, theatre blacks, The Mbsassy dance studio choreographing, mentoring and developing dancers from beginners to industry professionals.
Most recently, Daniel founded INDUSTRY. CONNECTS, a technical training initiative created specifically for working professional dancers providing them with a space to sharpen their skill set, maintain their technique and continue to evolve as artists throughout their careers.
His commitment to dance extends beyond performance, it is rooted in creating opportunities, fostering continued education and keeping professional dancers connected to the craft.