BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Matt Jones
Chair
Washington, DC
Alexandra Migoya
Vice Chair
Washington, DC
Teri Jo Brown
Secretary
Washington, DC
Dr. Lawrence Prograis, jr
Vice Chair
Washington, DC
Aaron Singer
Vice Chair
Toronto, Canada
Paul Gordon Emerson
New York City, New York
Fabian Koss
Buenos Aires, Argentina | Washington, DC
Cheles Rhynes
Dallas, Texas
Susan G. Wall
Ridgewood, New Jersey
BOARD OF ADVISORS
Michael Mael
Bethesda, Maryland
SENIOR ADVISER TO THE BOARD
Dorothy Pierce McSweeney
Washington, DC
SENIOR ADVISOR TO THE BOARD
Douglas E. Wheeler
Washington, DC
SENIOR ADVISOR TO THE BOARD
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Matt Jones
Chair
Matt Jones has been an ardent supporter of modern dance in the Washington, DC area since 1982 serving as an accompanist, song writer/composer and board member for a range of performing arts organizations.
Matt started playing piano for modern dance in 1980 while pursuing a BA in Theater at Temple University. While taking an introductory modern dance class, he was struck by how the accompanist could almost levitate the dancers on a cushion of music. He began accompanying classes, adding hand percussion to his instrumental toolbox, and has enjoyed collaborating with dancers and choreographers ever since.
As a musician and composer Matt has performed original works with a variety of choreographers, dance companies, and music groups. These include live performances at venues including Blues Alley, the Dance Place, Strathmore Hall, and the Kennedy Center; and with groups such as the Sisters of One Eye dance/theater troupe, D.C. Contemporary Dance Theater, CityDance Ensemble, the Matt Jones Trio, Dahjay, Bottomland, Chopteeth, and most recently as host and performer of the "R Street Sessions" house concert series. He is the recipient of the 2008 Metro DC Dance Award for Excellence in Sound Design and Original Composition, and served on the Board of Directors of CityDance from 2009 to 2011.
Matt is also a government relations director for Boeing and a resident of Washington, DC.
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