JACOB JONAS THE COMPANY INC

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2025-26

Grant Program

General Operating Support

Award Amount

$12,900.00

Project Description

As a first-time California Arts Council grantee, Jacob Jonas The Company (JJTC) requests funding to support general operating costs, including subsidized equitable wages for essential administrative and artistic staff. This support will help sustain swiftly growing operations and strengthen JJTC’s capacity as a nonprofit dedicated to innovative dance performance, interdisciplinary collaboration, and community engagement. During the grant period, JJTC will premiere three new works for its 2026 season, present non-traditional performances across the region, deliver movement-based arts education and wellness programs, and expand access through digital content. Staff members are critical to the organization’s long-term sustainability and ability to provide meaningful engagement across Los Angeles and beyond. CAC funding will directly advance JJTC’s mission to make dance more accessible, relevant, and healing for diverse communities.

Organization Summary

JJTC is a Santa Monica-based nonprofit dance organization dedicated to expanding the presence of dance through live performances, digital storytelling, and community engagement. Founded in 2014, JJTC has become a pioneering force at the intersection of dance, technology, and community, working to make high-quality, innovative dance accessible to a diverse audience.

Since its inception, JJTC has redefined the possibilities of dance by bringing performances to unconventional spaces, such as the Santa Monica Pier and Getty Museum, and by engaging local communities in meaningful collaborations. A core belief in dance as a universal language drives the company to dismantle barriers to arts participation, offering a wide range of programs that bridge cultural and socio-economic divides.
JJTC has celebrated significant accomplishments that reflect its commitment to community-driven art.
– Films.Dance: A global platform showcasing over 300 artists from 25 countries, offering audiences free access to 40 culturally diverse dance films. With 8 million combined views, Films.Dance has removed geographic and financial barriers to dance participation.
– To the Sea: Dance Concerts on the Santa Monica Pier. These were free community events featuring world-class dance on the Pier, supported by the City of Santa Monica Cultural Affairs for three years and engaged thousands of attendees. Performances by renowned artists and companies such as Pilobolus, 7 Fingers, and DIAVOLO. JJTC was honored as the Artist in the Community/Bruria Finkel Award by Santa Monica Arts Foundation for this program.
– Blank Canvas: A cultural hub at Water Garden in Santa Monica. This program offered local artists free rehearsal space, performance opportunities, and platforms for collaboration. 14 performances, six live works, three premieres, film screenings, movement classes, and community dinners were produced.
– Community wellness programs offering free and discounted movement workshops for youth and underserved communities. These programs promote physical, emotional, and mental well-being.

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