Jonah Tran | Photo by Cathryn Farnsworth

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Originally from Mustang, Oklahoma, Jonah Tran is a queer, Vietnamese American artist whose love for dance was born out of finding joy in watching his family members dance and finding his own fulfillment in movement. His training journey began at Studio 5678, then transitioned to training with Meraki Movement Company, focusing on contemporary training with values in storytelling and the healing practice of movement.

Jonah is currently earning his BFA in Dance at the USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance and pursuing a minor in Intermedia Arts at the Roski School of Art and Design. USC Kaufman has provided him opportunities to create true relationships with peers and learn from a variety of rich perspectives. While at USC Kaufman, he has had the privilege of performing works by acclaimed choreographers such as Peter Chu, Bret Easterling, Roderick George, d. Sabela grimes, Jiří Kylián, and Micaela Taylor.

Jonah’s passions outside of dance have created new paths to help merge all of his curiosities. His minor and own personal interests have empowered him to actively question the ways in which dance can exist alongside other mediums– often combining elements of photography, videography, poetry, and live music. Looking ahead, he strives to create a space for artists of all backgrounds to come together and create work that is free of judgment and pressure to display a product. Rather, he hopes to focus on communal sharing, enjoying the process of creating rooted in pure fun.

Jonah Tran - Photo by Lee Gumbs

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Jonah Tran - Photo by Cathryn Farnsworth