Jesus Acosta

Educator

Institute of Contemporary Dance

Jesus is originally from Guanajuato, Mexico. He started dancing at the age of eighteen at Sam Houston State University where he received all of his dance training. Before joining Houston Contemporary he danced for Met Dance Company for four years, where he performed works by many notable and renowned choreographers. Other company credits include: The Kista Tucker Dance Company, Hope Stone Dance Company, and founding member/ rehearsal director for NobleMotion Dance. While dancing for NMD, he performed in and collaborated over 40 original works. Jesus has been working with MA Dance and Auxiliaries for seventeen years teaching, choreographing, and judging all over the United States. His choreography has won many awards and titles regionally and nationally. He has had the opportunity of performing at The Ailey Theater, The Kennedy Center, The Paramount Theater, The McCallum Theatre, and The Rose Wagner Performing Arts Complex among others. Guest artist residencies include: Dangerous Lorraine’s Dance Theatre, Recked Productions, and Aimed Dance. Jesus is excited to move, shake, and dance in his second season with Houston Contemporary.