Jaxon Willard
Jaxon Willard (born on September 21, 2001) is an American professional dancer and choreographer from American Fork, Utah, who trained at Center Stage Performing Arts Studio.
| Jaxon Willard | |
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| Gender | Male |
| Age | 22 |
| Birthdate | September 22, 2001 |
| Nationality | American |
| Hometown | American Fork, Utah |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
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| Professional Information | |
| Profession | Dancer Choreographer |
| Affiliations | Bloc LA |
| Dance Studios | Center Stage Performing Arts Studio |
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| Friends and Family | |
| Parents | Cindy (mom) |
| Siblings | |
| Friends | Avery Gay Ezra Soza Carter Williams |
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Jaxon got first time public eye by his performence on NBC World of Dance season 2 in 2018 when he finished third in Junior Divisional Final. He already competed on season 1 as memeber of 801Squad, but they didn't pass the Qualifiers.
Now he has been making waves in the commercial industry, from performing with Rihanna in the 2023 Super Bowl Halftime Show to dancing in an FKA twigs music video and at the 2022 Grammy Awards with Lil Nas X. Now, he’s taking on a mentorship role in YSL Beauty’s Push The Boundaries contest, where he will help further the careers of the two winners in its dance category. [1] Currently he is performing on Madonna’s The Celebration world tour. [2]
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.
TV Competition Shows
NBC World of Dance (season 1)
| Qualifiers | |
|---|---|
| 801 Squad | 79.3 |
NBC World of Dance (season 2)
| Qualifiers ("Fragile") | |
|---|---|
| Ne-Yo | 95 |
| Jennifer Lopez | 96 |
| Derek Hough | 91 |
| AVERAGE | 94 |
| Duels Round ("Surprise Yourself") | |
|---|---|
| Lucas Marinetto | 88 |
| Jaxon Willard | 96 |
| The Cut ("Higher") | |
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| Ne-Yo | 90 |
| Jennifer Lopez | 90 |
| Derek Hough | 92 |
| AVERAGE | 90.7 |
| Divisional Final ("Blind Faith") | |
|---|---|
| Ne-Yo | 87 |
| Misty Copeland | 89 |
| Jennifer Lopez | 87 |
| Derek Hough | 88 |
| AVERAGE | 87.8 |
Videos
Awards and Nominations
| Year | Title | Category | Nominated | Result | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Radix | Senior Male Core Performer | Jaxon Willard | Won | [3] |
| 2021 | The Dance Awards - Orlando | Senior Male Best Dancer | Jaxon Willard | Won | [4] |