Jon Sloven

Jon received an M.F.A in Dance: Choreography and Performance from the University of Arizona where he was recognized with a Most Outstanding Teaching Assistant award. After attending Colorado College where he received a B.A. in economics and business, Jon has danced professionally with Kim Robards Dance, Wats-on-Dance and Same Planet Different World and currently dances with Inaside Chicago Dance. Jon has won awards for his unique choreography including being a finalist in the Ballet Nouveau Colorado, Jazz Dance World Congress and Dance Chicago choreography competitions. He’s been fortunate enough to tour to China and Germany while dancing professionally and will return to Germany this summer to teach master classes in addition to perform. In addition to jazz, Jon also teaches modern and ballet in the Chicagoland area while choreographing for various schools and studios.