Zafinoa Hanitriniaina Kezia Jonah (she/her) is a multidisciplinary artist from
Madagascar. Pursuing dance since 2012, Kezia obtained her degree from Ecole Des
Sables, an international school for traditional and contemporary dance in Senegal.
Over the course of her career, she has trained with artists such as Nora Chipaumire,
Alesandra Seutin, Patrick Acogny, and Jonathan Burrows. In 2022, she also received a
scholarship for the danceWEB program at ImPulsTanz where she worked closely with
mentor Wim Vandekeybus.
Kezia has collaborated on several projects, including ndox with Senegalese musician
Youssou Ndour, “ Air De Temps “ with Alesandra Seutin, and the Métiers d’Art fashion
show with CHANEL. Her solo, Beloved oui ou non, premiered in Dakar and most recently toured to Burkina
Faso and Germany.
She feels honored to include achievements such as the Prince Claus Seed Award
(2022), Experimental Laureate from Ambony/Ambany (2020). Her dance video was part of the Serendipity's Let's Dance
International Frontiers - UK (2021) , and Sanskar Virtual Performance Festival
nomination (2020). Kezia currently tours with Mouvoir Company under the direction of Stephanie Thiersch
while continuing her work as a freelance performer and choreographer.