Monika Felice Smith is a professional choreographer, movement coach, and dancer from NY, 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 technical Contempoary 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 opi...read more
Monika Felice Smith is a professional choreographer, movement coach, and dancer from NY, 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 technical Contempoary 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 is the Co-Director for Willdabeast and Janelle Ginestra-Adams, and MaryAnn Chavez's Contemporary Company, IMMAbreathe.
Monika’s story telling includes choreographing for music videos with artists such as Finneas O’Connell, Samm Henshaw, Citizen Queen, Sam Fischer, Adam Melchor, and feature films like The Relationtrip; Movement Coaching for ads/commercials such as Nike/Jordan Brand, Fabletics for Kelly Rowland, Sift Science, ADAY sustainable clothing and MeYou London, 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. She has also danced 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 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's strength lies in story telling; fusing movement with intention and raw emotion. She enjoys playing with shape, texture and musicality, while grounding her choreography with technical elements. She is excited to share and instill her love of movement with all audiences in all forms.
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