Jonathan Homsey
Jonathan homsey
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR & CO-CEO
Image: Shannon May Powell
Dr. Jonathan ‘Jonni’ Homsey has a deep passion for the arts, beginning with street dance in 2002. Born and raised in Hong Kong and the USA, he has since become a leader in artist-led initiatives across dance, theatre, and visual arts. His work as an arts manager from Dancehouse, Arts Centre Melbourne (Asia TOPA and Arts Wellbeing Collective), Theatre Network Australia and Performing Lines demonstrates his commitment to frameworks of care. His accolades include the 2013 Melbourne Fringe Award for Best Emerging Producer, the 2021 Green Room Award for Best Dance Production for “I Am Maggie,” and the 2024 City of Melbourne Arts & Heritage Collection Residency. He is also humbled to have been nominated at the Green Room Awards for his choreography across musical theatre and cabaret. Jonathan is an emerging academic and holds a Doctorate of Creative Industries from Queensland University of Technology where he researched choreographic empowerment strategies through models of co-design and Participatory Action Research. He is currently the Vice Chair for Weave Movement Theatre and co-chair for Cypher Culture's Street Dance Advisory Panel.