M O N I Q U E J O N A S

Here it is- our BONUS EPISODE with @richardalstondance ! Did you guess the guest correctly?? It was such a joy talking all things choreography, legacy and creating in 2025 with Richard Alston ☺️ so many nuggets of wisdom in this episode! Episode 11 is OUT NOW on on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts ✨ Join us on our Candid Convos journey by subscribing to our Youtube or Spotify. Like, comment and share, so we can continue to have more candid convos 🫶🏾 See you next time 🥂 Mon X #jonadance #podcast #richardalston #dancepodcast #contemporarydance #candidconvos #london

It’s been a minute- but it’s good to be back in LONDON 🫶🏾 Just a reminder that faith can move mountains ✨ Mathew 17:20 Thank you @ellywelphotography for the fab shoot- top tier and great vibes 🙌🏾

2024 SHOW REEL 🤍 Music by @lolachrstine Edit by @chernicolette

A fun moment on set for @dicksonmbi TELLUS Makeup by @joeyjoeychoy Freelance life 🫶🏾

Welcome to @candidconvos_jonadance ✨ A seasonal podcast created by @mon_jonas & @jonadance_ talking all things contemporary dance, freelancing and navigating a career in dance, here in the UK! *The people asked for its own page, so here we are🥹* Now streaming on @youtube @spotify and Apple Podcasts. Follow us for more behind the scenes content, tell a friend to tell a friend, like, comment and subscribe and all that jazz… 🗣️ Seasons 1 & 2 are readily available on the above platforms 🙌🏾 Stay tuned for more… 👀 New artwork by @wearewholley ✨ Thank you to @accharitablesettlement for your support 🫶🏾

My favourite side quest so far this year! A lovely moment presenting for @originalballetblack at the @royalballetandopera 🥹 Hair by @superbsalon.ldn 🫶🏾

Incredibly excited to announce our SPRING INFUSE Artist @mon_jonas . Comment INFUSE for INFO 💃🏿 We are incredibly excited to announce the next INFUSE of 2026 will be led by Monique Jonas, founder of @jonadance_ and an acclaimed choreographer, movement director and performer! 🔥 Monique is a dynamic force in contemporary dance, choreography and movement direction. Her work spans stage, screen and live performance, with credits including New Adventures @mbnewadventures Richard Alston Dance @richardalstondance , Dickson Mbi @dicksonmbi , Ballet Black @originalballetblack , London Fashion Week and more. Monique creates bold, expressive movement work that brings together rhythm, structure and choreographic invention. INFUSE FACILITATOR
Monique Jonas - Founder of Jona Dance MOVEMENT AND CHOREOGRAPHY. How do rhythm, structure and intention come together in choreographic practice? INFUSE your practice in a week long deep dive into movement, choreography, rhythm and compositional craft. Exploring rhythm, structure, physicality, and the construction of movement through choreographic invention. Key INFO 
📆 4-8 MAY 10am - 5pm
📍 In partnership with @chisenhaledance 
💴 £280 (payment plans available)
🎟️ Applications OPEN MONDAY 23rd MARCH Want to step into summer with a transformative development week at half the cost of a normal residency? Comment INFUSE and we’ll send you the details ✨ Photo Credits ⬇️ 📸 Camilla Greenwell
📸 Gaby Conn Photos
📸 Sean Purser 
📸Jack Thomson

I guess I’m still doing this dance thing (iykyk)… just a movement moment 💫

January 2026 ♥️ +1 More intention, more love, more joy 🥹 “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.” ‭‭Romans‬ ‭8‬:‭28‬ ‭

The people said to put it on the grid… Throw back to the Black British Theatre Awards 2024 🥂

Not long ago Candid Convos with @jonadance_ was shortlisted in three different categories at the Independent Podcast Awards 2025! @indpodawards We won a Highly Commended in the “Best Video” category 🙌🏾 We are so proud of our Candid Convos Journey and the community it is starting to bring. Big love to the team and and our guests so far… Editor: @christopherthomascreative Producer: @carinahowardmovement We are beyond excited to bring you more Candid Convos in 2026 🫶🏾 but for now, we have a very special Bonus Episode coming out very soon!! Stay tuned and don’t forget to like comment and subscribe to support Candid Convos ♥️ CANDID CONVOS WITH JONA DANCE, now available on Apple Podcast, Spotify and YouTube for free… Enjoy, Mon Xx

I got to be a presenter this week for @royalballetandopera hosting the night for Joburg Ballet 🫶🏾 Presenting live is a whole other ball game, but what a joy to be able to try new things! Sometimes just say yes and then figure the details out later 👀 Oh and I got my hair done by @superbsalon.ldn ✨✨ Grateful to God ♥️ #SideQuestswithMon