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. 

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about

los 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

  • we predominately choreograph concert dance works.

    we create strong duets & group works!

  • chelsea is predominately the educator/teacher & is available for master classes!

    chelsea & kaia are open to teaching partnering from their rep.

  • we would love to travel for commissions & other opportunities!