Meet Jared Mathis
ARTISTIC MASTERY COLLECTIVE
Jared "Izy" Mathis began his dance journey with the desire to become a renowned choreographer at the young age of 10. He spent much of his youth studying dance through television and film emulating what he saw into his own creations. During his high school years at City Honors High School in Inglewood, CA, Izy participated in dance sessions where he shared segments of his choreographic works. Upon graduating in 2010, Izy moved north to attend Humboldt State University as an Interdisciplinary Dance Studies Major, where his choreographic talent and dance knowledge were both expanded and challenged.
After a few years of training, teaching and performance opportunities in Arcata, CA as a Performer in various styles, such as Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Hip-Hop, and Musical Theatre. Izy decided to return home in Los Angeles to apply his newfound knowledge and experience. He interned, coached, and choreographed at local studios, performed with swing legend, Chester Whitmore, and received full scholarship to Debbie Allen Dance Academy's Summer Intensive to continue his training. Since 2016, Izy has focused his choreographic journey toward musical theatre and live productions.
He's choreographed for productions such as an Off-Broadway production of "Runaways" with Vanguard Theater Company in New York, NY; "Annie", "Chicago", "Disney's Frozen Jr.", and "Cats" with the ICEF Performing Arts Program in Los Angeles, CA; as well as a few independent projects performed at the National Black Theater Festival and New York Fringe Festival. He's also performed in several LA dance revues, such as Carnival Choreographer's Ball, Jete, and LA Unbound.
Jared "Izy" Mathis is currently the Hip Hop instructor at A Dancer's Pointe dance studio in Apple Valley, CA, private choreographer at West Covina High School, and is the Founder, Owner, and Artistic Director of Artistic Mastery Collective - a dance production company based in Los Angeles. Izy trains and mentors his nationwide community of performing artists sharing his expertise in dance, choreography, performance, and business.
