Monika Felice Smith is a professional choreographer 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 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 ...read more
Monika Felice Smith is a professional choreographer 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 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 credits include Michael Jackson’s Lip Sync Battle Live Tribute on the new Paramount Network, music videos with artists such as Meghan Trainor, Jeremih, Jay Rock, and Elle King, dancing at the Staples Center as a member of the WNBA Sparks Crew, choreographing for feature films such as The Relationtrip, commercials such as Sift Science, and MeYou London, music videos, live stage musicals, and teaching master classes and workshops. Monika's work has been shouted out by Justin Timberlake as 'One to watch'. 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 Willdabeast Adams, Janelle Ginestra, and MaryAnn Chavez's newly founded Contemporary Company, IMMABreathe.
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. Monika is excited to share and instill her love of movement with all audiences.
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