Summary
An internationally and locally experienced versatile dancer with over 7 years in the industry, trained in both street and classical styles including but not limited to Afro, Hip Hop, Contemporary Jazz, Modern Dance, Afro Latin dances, and Ballet.
Achievements
Founder, The Kena Kona Dance Center (2020):
Dance platform to nurture dancers and promote diverse dance experiences.
Film
Ginga Flashmob (2023)
Dancer, World Kizomba Project with Kike Dance.
Hello Sadness by Hook x Karun (2023)
Dancer, official music video.
Kale Kadance by Vijana Barubaru (2023)
Dancer, official dance video with Art in Motion.
What do you see, Africa? ( 2021)
Dancer, Africa and the European Union advertisement.
Maua by BlvckMoon (2021)
Choreographer, official music video.
Power by Muthoni Drummer Queen (2020)
Dancer & actress, official music video.
Live Performances
Mpaka(2024)
Musical theatre production dancer, Khweva.
Grease Musical (2021)
Main dancer, singer, and actor, Origins Dance Company.
Bastille Day (2020)
Backup dancer for Muthoni Drummer Queen- Nairobi.
The Heng (2019)
Performer with Art in Motion, annual 90s music event- Nairobi.
Art in Motion Show (2019)
Performer, Kenya National Theatre.
Because You Said So (2019)
Performer, BYSS Africa's Premier Improv Comedy show with the Art in Motion- Nairobi.
Smooth Criminal (2018)
Salsa performer, Salsa Bachata Festival- Las Vegas.
The Greatest Showman Promo (2017)
Performer, CinemaCon- Las Vegas.
From Broadway with Love (2017)
Performer with Broadway in the H.O.O.D, Smith Center- Las Vegas.
Experience
Guest Artist Pre-Akoma Afro Latin Festival (2024)
Afro Jazz- Kenya.
Guest Artist, Tuzinne Afro Latin Festival (2022 & 2023)
Afro Jazz- Uganda.
Guest Instructor,Blackbird Dance Theater (2022)
Afro Grooves- U.S.
Instructor, Acorn Special Tutorials (2020-2021)
Creative movement- Nairobi.
Choreographer, "The End of Love"(2020)
Musical Theater, Sand Up Shout Out- Nairobi.
Instructor, Braeburn Garden Estate (2019- Present)
Ballet- Nairobi.
Instructor, Marion Schools (2019- Present)
Ballet- Nairobi.
Instructor, JK&M Dance Studios (2019- Present)
Modern dance, Afro Fusion- Nairobi.
Instructor, Rhythms Dance Studio (2018)
Afro Grooves - Las Vegas.
Member, Kelly Roth & Dancers Company (2016-2017)
Modern dance company- Las Vegas.
Interviews
Nation Africa (2023)
Featured for The Kena Kona Dance Center's journey.
KTN Home (2022)
Interviewed for Millennial on the Move.
NTV, Maisha Magic, KTN (2019)
Interviews for Art in Motion showcast.
Education
Strathmore University (2023)
Advanced Entrepreneurship Program- Nairobi.
Broadway Dance Center (2018)
International Student Visa Program- New York City.
College of Southern Nevada (2016-2017)
Dance Major- Las Vegas.
Academy of Dance and Art (2013-2014)
Ballet- Nairobi.
Awards
EduCare Certification (2019-2024)
Child Protection for International Schools.
Dance Certificate (2018)
Broadway Dance Center.
Dance Certificate (2017)
High Honors, College of Southern Nevada