JONATHAN MERCER: TAP DIRECTOR

Jonathan is a native to the California Bay Area and has been working professionally as a dancer for the past 16 years. His training and work have taken him all over the world performing for the likes of Jennifer Lopez, Dick Van Dyke, Jason Alexander (Seinfeld), Fiat 500, Yahoo Korea, Holland America Cruise Lines, The North American National Tour of “CATS”, Karmagraphy Bollywood Entertainment, Fox Sports Network, Hindu Swing, VIP Dance Competitions, Dance Masters of California, Star Systems Dance, and many more. He has been teaching equally as long and has students in all corners of the world. Some of his students have gone on to work in New York City, Los Angeles and London with some of todays hottest artists, companies, and tours. 

 Though some people think Jonathan’s primary focus lies in Tap, he has an equal passion for all styles that he teaches including Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Jazz-Funk and Bollywood. His passion for teaching is apparent in his work, his students, and his reputation within the dance world. He prides himself on being a focused, driven, and attentive teacher. 

He currently in Namita Kapoors "Hindu Swing" Dance Company and is on faculty at Dance Connection Performing Arts Center in Concord, CA. and ODC Dance Commons in San Francisco, CA.

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