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|parents = Cindy Fraughton Willard (adoptive mother) <br> Bryan Willard (adoptive father)
|parents = Cindy Fraughton Willard (adoptive mother) <br> Bryan Willard (adoptive father)
|siblings = five older adoptive siblings <ref>[https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2376979518982684&set=p.2376979518982684&type=3&ref=embed_post Cindy's facebook]</ref>
|siblings = five older adoptive siblings <ref>[https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2376979518982684&set=p.2376979518982684&type=3&ref=embed_post Cindy's facebook]</ref>
|friends = [[Avery Gay]] <br> Ezra Soza <br> Carter Williams <br> Sam Williams <br> [[Ella Horan]]
|friends = [[Avery Gay]] <br> [[Tate McRae]] <br> [[Hailey Bills]] <br> [[Ella Horan]] <br> Onye Stevenson <br> Ezra Soza <br> Carter Williams <br> Sam Williams <br> Julianne Hough <br> Derek Hough
|nicknames = Jax
|nicknames = Jax
}}'''Jaxon Willard''' (born on September 20, 2001) is an American professional dancer and choreographer from American Fork, Utah, who trained at Center Stage Performing Arts Studio.
}}'''Jaxon Willard''' (born on September 20, 2001) is an American professional dancer and choreographer from American Fork, Utah, who trained at Center Stage Performing Arts Studio.
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On September 21, 2023, the Dance Magazine published an lead article by Amanda Sherwin - [https://www.dancemagazine.com/on-the-rise-jaxon-willard/#gsc.tab=0 Meet Rising Commercial Star, Jaxon Willard].
On September 21, 2023, the Dance Magazine published an lead article by Amanda Sherwin - [https://www.dancemagazine.com/on-the-rise-jaxon-willard/#gsc.tab=0 Meet Rising Commercial Star, Jaxon Willard].


In 2024, was performing on Madonna’s [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Celebration_Tour ''The Celebration'' world tour]. <ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/C3oQ7iQviPr/ Jackson's IG]</ref>  Well, the shy, vulnerable, young man, who got patronized by Derek Hough on WoD is gone. For the Queen of Pop he turned the entire crowd in the arena on [https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cz1s0YpsTt8/ in strings]. With Madonna and FKA twigs, he could finally [https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cyd6qnusgp-/ tried out all sins live on stage] he would burn to death in Utah. On May 4, 2024, Madonna closed out her career-spanning Celebration Tour Saturday with a free concert at Rio de Janeiro, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGA0EFEJKKo Brazil's Copacabana Beach in front of 1.6 million fans], setting the record for the largest audience ever for a stand-alone concert by any artist in history in a 2 h 10 min concert - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UR5T-16FJMM Sight Reuters].So Jax had the biggest crowd in history as well and will probably never have stage fever again.<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/jaxonwillard/p/C6rVrb7pj3w/?hl=de&img_index=1 Jax' IG Madonna Rio De Janero Concert]</ref><ref>[https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/madonna-celebration-tour-record-setting-1-6-million-fans-brazil-1235015393/ Madonna Closes Out Celebration Tour in Front of Record-Setting 1.6 Million Fans in Brazil]</ref> - [https://www.instagram.com/p/DBHbGVEzDNE/?img_index=1 Some of JAX' Madonna Tour Highlights]. But one year later, on May 3, 2025, [https://edition.cnn.com/2025/05/04/americas/rio-millions-crowd-copacabana-lady-gaga-intl-hnk Lady Gaga did the same with 2.1 million crowd on Copacabana Beach]. On September 13, he was performing on FKA twigs' and [https://www.instagram.com/ztato/ Zoï Tatopoulos]' collaboration, the music and concept video [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnGSVIZGkQo ''Eusexua'']. Shortly before he performed on Tim Milgram's concept video [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocmrIcO_sjY ''Singularity''], who got the new Canon Co-Lab Ambassador, where Zoi did the choreography as well [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVeeK2cTq8o - The Making of]. On September 19, Jax performed on the great dance show ''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qkr3lahTs6o On and FKA twigs present THE BODY IS ART | featuring Eusexua (live)]'' with his fellows Meshach Henry, Hailey Paollilo, Emiliano Jimenez, Naomi Weijand, Shivawn Joubert, Oscar Li, Daniele Sibilli, Dustin Tay and James Vu Anh. A special performance at London Fashion Week. On October 18 Jax performed on FKA twigs' new MV ''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHVxIjpycNc Perfect Stranger]''. On November 27, he performed on DWTS Season 33 with Stephen Nedoroscik and [[Rylee Arnold]] - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SgdHsFUaT0 Stephen & Rylee].<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/DC-DiSkT2GF/?img_index=1 JAX' IG DWTS S33]</ref>
In 2024, was performing on Madonna’s [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Celebration_Tour ''The Celebration'' world tour]. <ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/C3oQ7iQviPr/ Jackson's IG]</ref>  Well, the shy, vulnerable, young man, who got patronized by Derek Hough on WoD is gone. For the Queen of Pop he turned the entire crowd in the arena on [https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cz1s0YpsTt8/ in strings]. With Madonna and FKA twigs, he could finally [https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cyd6qnusgp-/ tried out all sins live on stage] he would burn to death in Utah. On May 4, 2024, Madonna closed out her career-spanning Celebration Tour Saturday with a free concert at Rio de Janeiro, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGA0EFEJKKo Brazil's Copacabana Beach in front of 1.6 million fans], setting the record for the largest audience ever for a stand-alone concert by any artist in history in a 2 h 10 min concert - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UR5T-16FJMM Sight Reuters].So Jax had the biggest crowd in history as well and will probably never have stage fever again.<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/jaxonwillard/p/C6rVrb7pj3w/?hl=de&img_index=1 Jax' IG Madonna Rio De Janero Concert]</ref><ref>[https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/madonna-celebration-tour-record-setting-1-6-million-fans-brazil-1235015393/ Madonna Closes Out Celebration Tour in Front of Record-Setting 1.6 Million Fans in Brazil]</ref> - [https://www.instagram.com/p/DBHbGVEzDNE/?img_index=1 Some of JAX' Madonna Tour Highlights]. But one year later, on May 3, 2025, [https://www.theguardian.com/music/2025/may/04/like-a-religious-thing-free-lady-gaga-concert-draws-2-million-people-to-rio-de-janeiro-brazil Lady Gaga did the same with 2.1 million crowd on Copacabana Beach]. On September 13, he was performing on FKA twigs' and [https://www.instagram.com/ztato/ Zoï Tatopoulos]' collaboration, the music and concept video [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnGSVIZGkQo ''Eusexua'']. Shortly before he performed on Tim Milgram's concept video [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocmrIcO_sjY ''Singularity''], who got the new Canon Co-Lab Ambassador, where Zoi did the choreography as well [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVeeK2cTq8o - The Making of]. On September 19, Jax performed on the great dance show ''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qkr3lahTs6o On and FKA twigs present THE BODY IS ART | featuring Eusexua (live)]'' with his fellows Meshach Henry, Hailey Paollilo, Emiliano Jimenez, Naomi Weijand, Shivawn Joubert, Oscar Li, Daniele Sibilli, Dustin Tay and James Vu Anh. A special performance at London Fashion Week. On October 18 Jax performed on FKA twigs' new MV ''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHVxIjpycNc Perfect Stranger]''. On November 27, he performed on DWTS Season 33 with Stephen Nedoroscik and [[Rylee Arnold]] - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SgdHsFUaT0 Stephen & Rylee].<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/DC-DiSkT2GF/?img_index=1 JAX' IG DWTS S33]</ref>


In 2025, on Jan 8,  the 40 min long [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouKbwb5JkqY 070 Shake - A Night At The Ballet | Live Performance Film] (on first 5 minutes it is dark on purpose) was released an Jax performed with his fellows Violetta Komyshan, Thiago Pacheco, Hailey Paolillo, Joey Vice, [[Kiarra Waidelich]] and Paulina Waski. A special performance by Creative Director [https://www.instagram.com/070shake/ 070 Shake], Creative Dance Director Zoï Tatopoulos, Album Event Producer Jason Kasten for Dani's new album [https://070shake.lnk.to/Petrichor Petrichor]. Piano & Composing by Johan Lenox. Production by Jasper Kuo, playback by Jimmy Mcdonald, Lighting by Will Chandler. Wardrobe by Juliann Mccandless and Kate Broadrick. Announcing by William Sibley. Performance visuals by Alexander Wessely, video content by Vincent Giovinazzo and Steven Rai. Editoring by Vincent Giovinazzo. Venue was El Rey - Goldenvoice. Thanks to sponsors Cash App And Def Jam Recordings. The show toured in the US and will be on March in Paris, France (25th), Berlin, Germany (27th), Amsterdam, Netherlands (29th) and London, UK (31st).
In 2025, on Jan 8,  the 40 min long [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouKbwb5JkqY 070 Shake - A Night At The Ballet | Live Performance Film] (on first 5 minutes it is dark on purpose) was released an Jax performed with his fellows Violetta Komyshan, Thiago Pacheco, Hailey Paolillo, Joey Vice, [[Kiarra Waidelich]] and Paulina Waski. A special performance by Creative Director [https://www.instagram.com/070shake/ 070 Shake], Creative Dance Director Zoï Tatopoulos, Album Event Producer Jason Kasten for Dani's new album [https://070shake.lnk.to/Petrichor Petrichor]. Piano & Composing by Johan Lenox. Production by Jasper Kuo, playback by Jimmy Mcdonald, Lighting by Will Chandler. Wardrobe by Juliann Mccandless and Kate Broadrick. Announcing by William Sibley. Performance visuals by Alexander Wessely, video content by Vincent Giovinazzo and Steven Rai. Editoring by Vincent Giovinazzo. Venue was El Rey - Goldenvoice. Thanks to sponsors Cash App And Def Jam Recordings. The show toured in the US and will be on March in Paris, France (25th), Berlin, Germany (27th), Amsterdam, Netherlands (29th) and London, UK (31st).
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On Feb 3, Lady Gaga's new music dance video [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBynw9Isr28 "Abracadabra"] was released. Jaxon performed with Lady Gaga and his fellows - Summer Waikiki, Yuli Maldonado, Jessica Toatoa, China Taylor, Patience Aquart, Idaliz Cristian, Starley Anne, Bailey Dean Holt, Taylor Amaré Marić, Briana Morrison, Jennique Dabomb, Kaili Bright, Ami Takashima, Sienna Lalau, Zara Dimmock, Alaïa, Ashley Kole, Jasmine Pōmaikaʻi, Teesha Taulepa, Daisy NicOlee, Honey Gonzales, Lexee Smith & Pressley Tucker (stand in). Directed by Lady Gaga, Parris Goebel and Bethany Vargas. Choreography by Parris Goebel. More dancing and production staff: Brain Friedman, Miguel Zárate, Tucker Barkley, Dez Soliven, Jordan Harris, Michael Dameski, Devin Neal, Dre'moni Watts, Robbie Blue, Lucas Debiasi, Trevon Anderson, Zachary Venegas, Mekhi Cuffee, James Dhaïti, Elvis Lopeti, Byron Tittle, Isaiah Reid, José Gabriel, Jose Tena and Gab Robert. Movement Assistents Gab Robert, Lexee Smith, Jessica Toatoa and China Taylor. Make-up by Sarah Tanno. Styling by Peri Roseenzweig, Nick Royal, Hunter Clem and Genesis Webb (so budget wasn't an issue here; didn't heard that for a while).<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/DFqd5o9yF5O/?img_index=1 Jax' IG Lady Gaga Abracadabra]</ref> "Parris Goebel's choreography is not for the weak", said Brain Friedman, [https://www.instagram.com/p/DFtPB1XPVqo/ who survived the job over a week with 47 that way]. 37 of 40 dancers on the set were his former students or assistents including Parris Goebel and Jax ([https://www.instagram.com/p/DFySLBjB6CQ/ P2], [https://www.instagram.com/p/DF_O2gnBWuc/ P3]). MasterCard sponsored the viral [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEo4QTjn-N8 Inside Abracadabra with Lady Gaga] video. Lady Gaga trained a couple of months to be on the same level to the industry dance legends, so everyone left their egos outside and wants to be in. And that's [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLviy39Q1A8 how it on ''Saturday Night Live'' looks like] with 10 backgrounds to present the new album Mayhem.
On Feb 3, Lady Gaga's new music dance video [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBynw9Isr28 "Abracadabra"] was released. Jaxon performed with Lady Gaga and his fellows - Summer Waikiki, Yuli Maldonado, Jessica Toatoa, China Taylor, Patience Aquart, Idaliz Cristian, Starley Anne, Bailey Dean Holt, Taylor Amaré Marić, Briana Morrison, Jennique Dabomb, Kaili Bright, Ami Takashima, Sienna Lalau, Zara Dimmock, Alaïa, Ashley Kole, Jasmine Pōmaikaʻi, Teesha Taulepa, Daisy NicOlee, Honey Gonzales, Lexee Smith & Pressley Tucker (stand in). Directed by Lady Gaga, Parris Goebel and Bethany Vargas. Choreography by Parris Goebel. More dancing and production staff: Brain Friedman, Miguel Zárate, Tucker Barkley, Dez Soliven, Jordan Harris, Michael Dameski, Devin Neal, Dre'moni Watts, Robbie Blue, Lucas Debiasi, Trevon Anderson, Zachary Venegas, Mekhi Cuffee, James Dhaïti, Elvis Lopeti, Byron Tittle, Isaiah Reid, José Gabriel, Jose Tena and Gab Robert. Movement Assistents Gab Robert, Lexee Smith, Jessica Toatoa and China Taylor. Make-up by Sarah Tanno. Styling by Peri Roseenzweig, Nick Royal, Hunter Clem and Genesis Webb (so budget wasn't an issue here; didn't heard that for a while).<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/DFqd5o9yF5O/?img_index=1 Jax' IG Lady Gaga Abracadabra]</ref> "Parris Goebel's choreography is not for the weak", said Brain Friedman, [https://www.instagram.com/p/DFtPB1XPVqo/ who survived the job over a week with 47 that way]. 37 of 40 dancers on the set were his former students or assistents including Parris Goebel and Jax ([https://www.instagram.com/p/DFySLBjB6CQ/ P2], [https://www.instagram.com/p/DF_O2gnBWuc/ P3]). MasterCard sponsored the viral [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEo4QTjn-N8 Inside Abracadabra with Lady Gaga] video. Lady Gaga trained a couple of months to be on the same level to the industry dance legends, so everyone left their egos outside and wants to be in. And that's [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLviy39Q1A8 how it on ''Saturday Night Live'' looks like] with 10 backgrounds to present the new album Mayhem.


Since March 13, 2025 Jax joined FKA Twigs on her [https://eusexua.fkatwi.gs/ Eusexua World Tour] in Europe, North and Latein America.<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/DH6hb9apaX6/ Jax' IG Eusexua World Tour]</ref> - [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eusexua_Tour Tour dates], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVN10x5Jjxw Paris Audience shots]. Worth watching live. Don't you think?! [https://www.theguardian.com/music/2025/mar/22/fka-twigs-live-review-aviva-studios-manchester-eusexua-cellophane The Gardian - FKA twigs review – an eye-popping extravaganza of dancing and demons]
Since March 13, 2025 Jax joined FKA Twigs on her [https://eusexua.fkatwi.gs/ Eusexua World Tour] in Europe, North and Latein America.<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/DH6hb9apaX6/ Jax' IG Eusexua World Tour]</ref> - [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eusexua_Tour Tour dates], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVN10x5Jjxw Paris Audience shots], [https://www.theguardian.com/music/2025/mar/22/fka-twigs-live-review-aviva-studios-manchester-eusexua-cellophane The Gardian - FKA twigs review – an eye-popping extravaganza of dancing and demons]. On July 16, 2025 Jax performed on FKA Twigs' new MV "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPpw_580QUU Perfectly]". On September 10, it was revealed that Jaxon is a member of the [https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/tv/articles/meet-dancing-stars-season-34-170012145.html Dancing with the Starts Season 34 Troupe now], which as common known is a pre-step to get the opportunity to become one of the next DWTS pros. He joined [[Hailey Bills]], Onye Stevenson and Carter Williams. On September 11, 2025 he performed live with [[Tate McRae]] on the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNs2ZCP937Y&list=RDeNs2ZCP937Y Video Music Awards 2025 to her song Revolving door/Sports car] - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSD3GignyVI Behind-the Scene]. [https://www.instagram.com/p/DOy60GBAEyQ/ The DWTS Troupe introduction dance] on first episode of new season.  One of Jax's first performance on DWTS S 34 with her former youngster duet partner at Center Stage [[Hailey Bills]] to [https://www.instagram.com/p/DO_xvr-kkTE/ Cha Cha] as Troupe members now.  [https://www.instagram.com/p/DP4fljoErqZ/ Jaxon & Hailey on episode 5].
 
On November 12, 2025 he got the honor to celebrate the 20th anniversary of DWTS with his friends Julianne & Derek Hough. [https://www.instagram.com/p/DQ7gy1XkoSj/?img_index=1 Now he is deep into the show].


Willard’s future goals include working with Doja Cat and Beyoncé. “I’m into reggaeton, contemporary, dembow, and Afrobeat, so I’d love to work with any artist of color whose music and life I can feel connected to,” he said.
Willard’s future goals include working with Doja Cat and Beyoncé. “I’m into reggaeton, contemporary, dembow, and Afrobeat, so I’d love to work with any artist of color whose music and life I can feel connected to,” he said.
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==Contact==
==Contact==
Management and Agencies: <br>
Management and Agencies: <br>
MN2S Agency UK Agent Sharron Elkabas +44 207 378 7321
MN2S Agency UK Agent Sharron Elkabas +44 207 378 7321
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*[https://www.tiktok.com/@jjaxonwillard TikTok]
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*[https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/dancing-with-the-stars-season-34-troupe-meet-the-new-dancers/ US Magazine - Meet the ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Season 34 Troupe — Including Jenna Johnson’s Niece (Exclusive)]
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