JACOB BLANK began his dance training at 3 years old, studying at Carroll County Dance Center & Ballet Conservatory (MD). There, he trained in ballet, Graham/Limón-based modern, tap, jazz, and hip-hop. In 2018, Jacob began training at The Ailey School (NYC), ultimately graduating from the Ailey/Fordham BFA program with a double major in Dance and Mathematics. As a student, Jacob performed in works by Fredrick Earl Mosley, Darshan Singh Bhuller, and Helen Simoneau. In 2019, Jacob participated in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, performing “Rocka My Soul” from Alvin Ailey’s Revelations; he later performed this work at New York City Center alongside the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. In 2022, Jacob performed at Lincoln Center, dancing the lead role in Elisa Clark’s re-staging of Robert Battle’s “Awakening”. Since 2022, Jacob has been a member of Alison Cook Beatty Dance; this year marks his third season with the company.