Sonia Weast-Jean

Dance Instructor

Birthday:  July 8

3 Phrases that describe my dance background:

1. I grew up in Mesa, AZ training in ballet, acro, jazz, and contemporary at Tempe Dance Academy. 

2. I went to The Juilliard School in NYC. 

3. My professional credits include Cirque Du Soleil, the Radio City Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall, the Academy Awards, ELLEN, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and the principle role of Maji at the Festival of the Lion King at Animal Kingdom.

Rhythm Role: I teach technique integration and acrobatics this season

Years Teaching at Rhythm: This is my first season at RDC!

Fun Fact: I met my French husband at Cirque Du Soleil and he didn't speak English lol. We have now been married 11 years and have 2 boys ages 5 and 1.5!

Favorite Rhythm Year-End Show: I have yet to see my first end-of-the-year show and can't wait to be a part of it this year!

When I'm not at Rhythm, I am taking my boys to playgrounds, swimming, gymnastics, and all the extracurricular things busy boys need haha! I'm also training with my husband to join him in the stunt world in film/tv!