Jacob Henss (he/him) is a dancer, producer, choreographer, and teacher primarily based in the Midwest. He currently works at Illinois State University as an Assistant Instructional Professor. In the past, he has been an adjunct faculty member at Millikin University since 2020 where he was awarded outstanding adjunct faculty in 2023. Henss also was a Lecturer for the University of Illinois-Urbana/Champaign(UIUC) since 2022. He holds an MFA in Dance from UIUC (2019-22) where he was awarded the Vannie L. Sherry Memorial Award for best graduate performer in 2021 & 2022. He is also a graduate of Webster University (2013–17) with a BA in Dance and Music where he was awarded dance honors and the emerging choreographer award.
Henss has performed with the Modern American Dance Company (MADCO), located in St. Louis, MO, where he was a MADCO2 founding member (2017–18) and later an apprentice for the leading company (2018–19). Work post undergraduate graduation includes becoming the producer and Artistic Director for Space Station Dance Residency, an organization dedicated to presenting experimental dance work in the greater St. Louis area.
Awards
Outstanding Adjunct Award- Millikin University (2023)
A adjunct instructor demonstrating exceptional teaching. Nominated by Tom Robson.
A adjunct instructor demonstrating exceptional teaching. Nominated by Tom Robson.
Vannie L. Sherry Memorial Award (2022)
A dance major demonstrating exceptional performance by a graduate student
A dance major demonstrating exceptional performance by a graduate student
Vannie L. Sherry Memorial Award (2021)
A dance major demonstrating exceptional performance by a graduate student
A dance major demonstrating exceptional performance by a graduate student
Emerging Choreographer Award (2017)
Given to a graduating senior showcasing exceptional choreographic exploration and execution
Given to a graduating senior showcasing exceptional choreographic exploration and execution
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