Monika Felice Smith is a professional choreographer and dancer from New York, currently based in Los Angeles, CA. Having transitioned to the contemporary and commercial hip-hop world from classical ballet and pointe, her choreography blends a fusion of both contemporary and hip-hop vibes.
Born with an unusual developmental defect in her hips the doctors would never have predicted “dancer” as her career choice, but Monika is not one to take the opinion of others as th...read more
Monika Felice Smith is a professional choreographer and dancer from New York, currently based in Los Angeles, CA. Having transitioned to the contemporary and commercial hip-hop world from classical ballet and pointe, her choreography blends a fusion of both contemporary and hip-hop vibes.
Born with an unusual developmental defect in her hips the doctors would never have predicted “dancer” as her career choice, but Monika is not one to take the opinion of others as the final word. With the help of her amazing family, modern medicine, and the fire of determination, she beat the odds.
Today, Monika’s story telling includes choreographing for music videos for artists such as FINNEAS O’Connell, feature films like The Relationtrip, commercials such as Sift Science and MeYou London, music videos, live stage musicals, and teaching master classes and workshops. Monika’s dance credits include Michael Jackson’s Lip Sync Battle Live Tribute on the Paramount Network, music videos with artists such as Meghan Trainor, Jeremih, Jay Rock, and Elle King, also dancing at the Staples Center as a member of the WNBA Sparks Crew. Monika's work has been shouted out by Justin Timberlake as 'One to watch'. She works regularly developing musical artists, choreographing their stage sets, music videos and social content. Her choreo has been featured in the industry's longest running showcase, Choreographer's Carnival Ball at the legendary Avalon in Hollywood, as well as LA's Premier Showcase, Club Jete at Rage Night Club. Her stage work has been nominated for "Outstanding Choreography", "Best Choreography" and was awarded "Outstanding Production" at the National Youth Theatre Awards and the JRAY Awards. Monika is also a member of and choreographer for Willdabeast Adams, Janelle Ginestra, and MaryAnn Chavez's Contemporary Company, IMMABreathe.
Monika's strength lies in storytelling; fusing movement with intention and raw emotion. She enjoys playing with shape, texture, and musicality while grounding her choreography with technical elements. Monika is excited to share and instill her love of movement with all audiences in all forms.
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