CREATIVE DIRECTOR ∙ CHOREOGRAPER
TEACHING
I'm is fully DBS checked and regularly teach classes at performance schools and colleges around the UK such as Miskin at North Kent College, Reynolds Performing Arts, Mainstage Performing Arts, The Knights Academy, and many more.
I have a range of workshops available online or in person. If you are interested in having me teach at your school please email: jonathan.mawson@me.com
TEACHING TESTIMONIALS
Jonathan teaches frequently for MainStage Performing Arts (Poole). Providing high energy pieces for their end of season shows and most recently choreographing an entry piece for their appearance at Disney Land.
Most recently Jonathan has wrote their most recent stage show "Lost In Neverland."
Director Charlotte Lympany-Moon wrote the following review of Jonathan's work:
"As principal, I am always very impressed with the way Jonathan stages his work, he is extremely clear with his direction, presenting inventive concepts and the overall product is always perfectly polished and professional.
Jonathan is hugely creative, and always brings fresh new ideas to his work. A true professional who I would highly recommend."
Jonathan was previsouly head of dance at So You Wanna Be, Redhill from 2011 to 2015.
Working with 3 age groups over 3 hours on a saturday morning Jonathan worked with groups of up to 30 students to develop essential life skills in – confidence, communication, teamwork, discipline and courage.
Company Director Steve Clarke wrote: "A uniquely gifted visionary, Jonathan brings story-based choreography to life for SYWB. His stunning themed set pieces integrate all aspects of SYWB training. Jonathan is fast becoming one of the most in-demand innovative young choreographers in the UK."
Jonathan has been brought in twice to choreograph and teach"Aladdin Jr" and "Batman, The Musical" for King Henry Prep School, Coventry.
Rachel Avloniti Head of Year 5 and English and Drama Co-ordinator wrote: "Our Year 6 children have just enjoyed a wonderful two days working with Jonathan. He choreographed 4 dances and a finale for their end of year show involving all of the children.
He was excellently prepared and pitched the dances perfectly for a group who varied greatly in ability and confidence! He had an efficient, calm manner with the children, kept them on task and adapted to their needs. All of them responded really positively to their workshops and were all able to learn and perform their dances proudly to their audiences over 4 performances.
It was a great privilege for the children and staff to be able to work with a professional. I would recommend him, without hesitation, to any other school who wished to enrich their children’s experience of dance or enhance their school production."
