Who We Are
chelsea roquero & kaia makihara
Our joint artistic journey began during our undergrad at California State University, Long Beach. Our movement background is rooted in athleticism (k - breaking & c - gymnastics), hip-hop, contemporary & floorwork. Because of those commonalities, we have worked in close proximity in each other’s works & for other choreographers.
Since graduating, we have been artistic collaborators. Our works are rooted in developing concepts that spark emotional human experiences and character-driven story telling. Throughout the years, we have been delving into concepts of dance theatre & developing a highly rigorous and specific movement vocabulary.
aboutlos angeles, ca
we are based in
hofesh shechter
sofia nappi
vim vigor
pina bausch
peaky blinders
twin peaks
yohji yamamoto // y-3
our inspirations
our process
our interest lies with how two contradicting ideas can exist at the same time; whether that’s inhabited in physical form with costuming or set pieces, emotional juxtaposition in music choices, or conceptually.
chelsea
“LILA”
BALLET BC, SOFIA NAPPI
kaia
“SEPARATI”
VIM VIGOR
a live work that changed us
photography: james horvath & LITVAKdance
Your Questions, Answered-
we are open for choreographic commissions!
10 - 30 minute works
evening lengths
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we predominately choreograph concert dance works.
we create strong duets & group works!
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chelsea is predominately the educator/teacher & is available for master classes!
chelsea & kaia are open to teaching partnering from their rep.
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we would love to travel for commissions & other opportunities!