Choreographer
Teaching Artist
Jacoby Pruitt
Stephanie Crousillat Photography Courtesy of New York Live Arts
Jacoby Pruitt (he/him) is a New York City-based performer, choreographer, and teaching artist. Currently in his 5th season with the renowned Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company, Jacoby is also an active collaborator with the Sean Curran Company and Kimberly Bartosik/Daela. His professional journey includes performing with Ailey II, Company XIV, The Metropolitan Opera Ballet, and participating in various freelance engagements with celebrated choreographers.
Jacoby began his dance training in his hometown of Miami, FL, where he attended New World School of the Arts. He later earned his BFA in Dance from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, graduating with honors. Jacoby is also a recipient of the Martha Hill Dance Fund’s “Young Professional” Award and a New York Dance & Performance Bessie Award. His creative work extends into TV and film, with dance and choreography credits that include Good Morning America, Comedy Central’s "Alternatino", the film In The Heights, along with music videos for recording artists such as Fletcher, Lexxe, Chad Lawson, Nicky Doll, and Loren Allred.
Alongside his performance career, Jacoby is passionate about teaching and sharing his craft with the next generation. He currently serves on the faculty at the Joffrey Ballet School in New York City, where he is dedicated to shaping both the technical and creative growth of aspiring artists
Music: 'You Stole My Son's Kalimba' Type Beat"- Jizzy Fra
Teaching Artist
My Contemporary Technique class integrates the principles of American modern dance, the exploratory nature of Post-modern movement, and the demands of concert dance repertoire. It focuses on understanding anatomical functions, reconnecting with form, and reinterpreting familiar movement pathways. The class emphasizes dynamic alignment, head-tail connection, and core stability as key drivers of movement. It begins by grounding the body in space, finding fluidity, and activating muscle groups essential for supporting the skeleton. From there, it progresses into exercises that develop spinal articulation and uncover sequential movement patterns. As the class advances, it incorporates larger movements through space, culminating in complex movement phrases that apply the learned principles.
Classes also Available in: Ballet, Horton Based Modern, Dance Composition, Improvisation, and Coaching for dancers.
Jacoby has had the privilege of teaching and sharing at various universities and dance schools across the U.S and internationally including:
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Joffrey Ballet School, NYC
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Ailey II, NYC
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Steps on Broadway, NYC
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NYU Tisch School of the Arts, NYC
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Loyola Marymount University, CA
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New World School of the Arts, FL
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Michiyaya Dance Company, NYC
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University of South Carolina, SC
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University of Maine, ME
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National Dance Company of the Bahamas
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YYDC/Alberta Ballet School, CAN
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Miami Arts Charter, FL
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The Wooden Floor, CA
Choreographer
Jacoby has been commissioned to make works for various educational institutions, dance companies, dance competitions, music videos, dance films and other live events. For Choreographic inquiries use the contact form to get in touch.
Ein Träum - Dancers of the Metropolitan Opera Ballet
Waltz in B Minor - Chad Lawson
Drum - Emmi
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