Jonte' Moaning facts for kids

Jonte' Moaning (born October 9, 1982, in Portland, Oregon), also known as Jonte', is a talented American choreographer, dancer, singer, and model. He is known for his creative dance moves and work with many famous artists.

Early Life and Dance Journey

Jonte' Moaning was born in Portland, Oregon, on October 9, 1982. He started dancing at a young age. When he was 13, he joined the Oregon Ballet Theatre. This was an important step in his dance training.

After finishing high school, Jonte' moved to New York City. There, he continued his dance studies. He trained with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, a very famous dance company.

Working with Music Stars

Jonte' has worked with many well-known musicians. In 2004, he was a backup dancer for Janet Jackson. This was during the Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show.

He is perhaps most famous for his work with Beyoncé Knowles. Jonte' was a choreographer for her 2007 world tour, The Beyoncé Experience. He also created dances for several of Beyoncé's music videos. One of his notable works was for the song "Freakum Dress."

Jonte' in Japan

Jonte' is also very active in the entertainment industry in Japan. He first visited Japan in 2004. He was invited to teach dance workshops in Hiroshima.

Since then, he has choreographed for many major Asian pop artists. These include Jolin Tsai, Namie Amuro, Double, Wonder Girls, 2PM, Miss A, and T-ara.

Besides choreography, Jonte' also models. He often appears on Japanese television shows. He has also been in many advertising campaigns. These include ads for Lotte Ice Breakers. He also appeared in ads for Tokyo Mode Gakuen, a fashion and design school.

He was featured in a promotional video for the J-Pop group GReeeeN. This was for their 2013 song "A-I-U-E-Ongaku." This song was used as the opening theme for the anime shows Line Offline: Salaryman and Linetown. Many people also recognize him from the end credits of the children's TV show Tensai Terebi-kun.

Becoming a Solo Artist

Jonte' released his first solo song in 2008. He decided to become a solo artist after working with many performers. He felt he could also perform his own music.

As a performer, Jonte' is known for his unique style. He often wears high heels while dancing.

Music Releases

Jonte' has released several songs and an EP.

• "... You Betta" - 2008
• "Ya Rude!" - 2011
• "High Kick Pow" (EP) - 2011
• "Tiger" (featuring Dai Burger and Ansoni) - 2013
• "..." - 2013
• "Dejavux" - 2013
• "Klassy" (Collaboration with Jack Rayner) - 2020