Jake grew up in Minneapolis and has been passionate about dance since he was three years old. Over the years, he has had the privilege of studying and performing various styles, including tap, modern, jazz, hip hop, international, and ballroom. Jake earned his BA in Dance and Exercise Science, which has allowed him to explore the physical and anatomical aspects of movement, giving him a deeper understanding of how the body moves and functions.

Jake is also interested in physical therapy and yoga, and these interests inform both his dance practice and teaching. His work as a performing artist, choreographer, and teacher in the Twin Cities is deeply rooted in a love for the art form and a desire to share it with others.

Currently, Jake is a company member with Arena Dances and also has had the opportunity to work and dance with several wonderful local companies, including Black Label Movement, Threads Dance Project, Ruby Josephine Dance Theatre, Rhythmically Speaking. Contempo Physical Dance, Concerto Dance,  Mixtape, Flying Foot Forum, Katha Dance Theatre, Hatch Dance, Honey Works, Buckets and Taps, Eau Claire Dance, STRONGmovement, and in Stephan Koplowitz’s Northfield Experience. He is grateful for each of these experiences, which have allowed him to grow as an artist and connect with talented individuals in the community.

His choreographic ventures include premiering original work through Black Label Movement’s Mover’s Make 2.0, ARENA DANCES’ Candy Box Festival, and Crash Dance Productions’ Second Company. He co-created Tabled, an original duet with Lily Conforti, as part of Corpus Dance Works’ original production Our House. Jake has also created tap works for Rhythmically Speaking that premiered at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts and the Southern Theater. In addition, he has choreographed on student dancers at St. Olaf College, creating an original work for the dance department’s 2026 Spring Showcase.

In addition to performing and choreographing, Jake enjoys teaching at Prairie School of Dance and Ballare Teatro Performing Arts Center. Teaching allows him to give back to the dance community and support others in their own creative journeys. He strives to create a supportive and inclusive environment for students, emphasizing the joy of movement and the importance of self-expression.

Jake remains passionate about the art of dance, and he is always open to new opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow with other artists. He hopes to continue making dance more accessible and meaningful for everyone, both on and off the stage.