Summary
An internationally and locally experienced versatile dancer with over 7 years of experience in the industry. Trained in Afro dance, Contemporary Jazz, Hip Hop, Ballet, Modern dance and Latin dance (Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba), among others.
Achievements
The Kena Kona Dance Center Founder, 2020 - Current
A dance platform set to inspire dancers, create and share dance experiences.
Film
"Ginga Flashmob (Kizomba)" by Kike Dance, 2023
Dancer in the 2023 International Women's Day Ginga Flashmob, World Kizomba Project.
"Hello Sadness" by Hook, Karun, Steph Kapela, Sim Citizen, 2023
Dancer in the official music video.
"Kale Kadance" by Vijana Barubaru, 2023
Dancer in the official dance video with Art in Motion.
"What do you see, Africa?", 2021
Dancer in the Africa and the European Union advertisement.
"Maua" by BlvckMoon, 2021
Choreographer for the official music video.
"Power" by Muthoni Drummer Queen, 2020
Dancer and actress for the official music video.
Live Performances
Grease,2021
Main dancer, singer, and actor in Grease, a musical production by Origins Dance Company.
Bastille Day, 2020
Performed at the Alliance Francaise as a backup dancer for Muthoni Drummer Queen- Nairobi, Kenya.
The Heng, 2019
Performed at The Heng, an annual music event, with Art in Motion- Nairobi, Kenya.
Art in Motion Show, 2019
Performed at the Kenya National Theatre with the Art in Motion Dance Company for their very first all-dance show- Nairobi, Kenya.
Because You Said So, 2019
Performed at BYSS, Africa's Premier Improv Comedy show, with the Art in Motion Dance Company- Nairobi, Kenya.
Dear Lenny, 2018
Performed at the College of Southern Nevada’s Spring Dance Concert dedicated to Leonard Bernstein- Las Vegas, Nevada.
Smooth Criminal, 2018
Performed a salsa piece with the Happy Feet Latin Dance Company at the Salsa Bachata Festival- Las Vegas, Nevada.
The Greatest Showman Promo, 2017
Performed at CinemaCon 2017 promoting “The Greatest Showman” a musical featuring Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron, and Zendaya Coleman among others- Las Vegas, Nevada.
From Broadway with Love, 2017
Performed at the Smith Center with the theatre organization Broadway in the H.O.O.D (Helping Others Open Doors), honoring those who paved the way for us. Shared the stage with artists such as the legendary tap dancer Savion Glover, Broadway dancer Anika Ellis, singer Bubba Knight and many more- Las Vegas, Nevada.
A Trimbling, 2017
Performed with the Kelly Roth & Dancers Company at the Red Rock Dance Festival- Red Rock, Utah.
Marriage Proposal, 2017
Participated in a flash mob marriage proposal at the Las Vegas Strip- Las Vegas, Nevada.
Without Point, 2016
Performed with the Kremer Dance Collective at the Dance in the Desert Festival- Las Vegas, Nevada.
Lehi’s Dream, 2016
Performed and played major roles in the College of Southern Nevada's Fall Dance Concert- Las Vegas, Nevada.
Experience
Artist & Guest Instructor, 2022 & 2023
Official Afro Jazz instructor at the Tuzinne Afro Latin Festival in Uganda.
Guest Instructor, 2022
Afro Grooves instructor at Blackbird Dance Theater in the U.S.
Dance Instructor, 2021- 2022
Creative movement instructor at Acorn Special Tutorials.
Dance Instructor, 2020- Current
Main instructor at The Kena Kona Dance Center.
Choreographer, 2020
Head choreographer for The End of Love, a musical production by Stand Up Shout Out.
Art in Motion Dance Company,2019
Member of the Art in Motion Show Cast.
Dance Instructor, 2019 - Current
Ballet instructor at Braeburn Garden Estate School.
Dance Instructor, 2019- Current
Modern dance and Afro Fusion dance instructor at JK&M Dance Studios.
Assistant Dance Instructor, 2019 - Current
Assistant dance instructor (ballet, musical theatre, tap,contemporary) at the JK&M Dance Studios.
Dance Instructor, 2019 - Current
Ballet instructor at the Marion Group of Schools.
Dance Instructor, 2018
African Grooves dance teacher at Rhythms Dance Studio- Las Vegas, Nevada.
Happy Feet Latin Dance Company, 2018
Member of the Happy Feet Latin Dance Company- Las Vegas, Nevada.
Kelly Roth & Dancers Company, 2016-2017
Member of the modern dance company, Kelly Roth & Dancers Company- Las Vegas, Nevada.
Choreographer, 2017
Created my first modern dance piece, “Not by Sight” for the Spring Student Concert at the College of Southern Nevada- Las Vegas, Nevada.
Kremer Dance Collective 2016
Member of the modern dance company, Kremer Dance Collective- Las Vegas, Nevada.
Interviews
Nation Africa, 2023
Interviewed by Nation Africa following the journey of The Kena Kona Dance Center that was birthed during the COVID 19 pandemic.
Millennial On the Move, 2022
Interviewed on KTN Home as a 25 Year Old Running a Successful Dance Center in Kenya.
The Trend, 2019
Interviewed on NTV by Amina Abdi as part of the Art in Motion Show Cast and performed on The Trend stage.
The Turn Up, 2019
Interviewed on Maisha Magic East by Amina Abdi as part of the Art in Motion Show Cast and
performed on The Turn Up stage.
Youth Cafe, 2019
Interviewed on KTN by Brian Aseli as the Art in Motion Show Cast and performed on the Youth Cafe stage.
Education
Broadway Dance Center, 2018
Successfully completed the 3-month International Student Visa Program in New York City with a focus in contemporary jazz.
College of Southern Nevada Dance Program, 2016-2017
Studied a wide variety of dance styles including Ballet, Latin, Improvisation, and Choreography with a focus in modern dance and the Murray Louis technique.
College of Southern Nevada Summer Ballet Workshop, 2016-2017
Trained in a one-month ballet intensive, under Kelly Roth, artistic director at the College of Southern Nevada.
The Rock Center for Dance Studio Summer Intensive, 2017
Participated in an intense week of training in Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Modern, and Hip Hop in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Academy of Dance and Art, 2013-2014
Studied ballet in Nairobi, Kenya, under the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus.
Awards
EduCare Certification, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023
Successfully completed the Child Protection course for International Schools.
Dance Certificate, 2018
Recipient of the Certificate of Achievement in Dance from Broadway Dance Center- New York City
Dance Certificate, 2017
1st recipient of the Certificate of Achievement in Dance with high honors at the College of Southern Nevada.
Phi Theta Kappa, 2017
Inducted into the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.
Gold Medal, 2014
1st place in the solo Creative Praise and Worship Dance category at the annual East Africa Student Convention that included participants from Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.
