ABOUT THE CO.

reclaiming and transforming spaces, not only in the realm of dance but also within the broader cultural landscape

Ladies of Hip-Hop Dance Collective ( LDC) is an all female intergenerational dance collective that creates dance works illuminating the strength, power and diversity of women in Hip-Hop. Ever present in the work are the freestyle, cipher, and call-and-response origins of street and club dance culture, all while exploring the space of proscenium performance.

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MEET THE COLLECTIVE

celebratING the strength, resilience, and creativity of women from all walks of life

ESITA FLYYA
CALHOUN

DANCER + CHOREOGRAPHER

  • Coming soon!

IMANI
ARRINGTON

DANCER + CHOREOGRAPHER

  • Imani Arrington, a Brooklyn Native studied under Angel Chinn, performing with NonaLee Dance Theatre since 2014. Imani continued training at Queensborough College but decided to shift focus to explore passions and purpose within NYC's street dance culture. Imani currently teaches and performs with LOHH Dance Collective and Educated Little Monsters

TOMOE
CARR

DANCER + CHOREOGRAPHER

  • Coming soon!

ALORA TONIELLE
MARTINEZ

DANCER + CHOREOGRAPHER

  • Alora is a professional dancer, choreographer and educator born and raised from New York. She first captured the stage at the age of 8 being a part of The Metropolitan Opera House choir. Her Dance credits include: Madonna, MTV VMA's, On Your Feet Broadway Musical. Alora's choreography was recently featured on HBO Max series Legendary. Alora is currently performing in The Hippest Trip: Soul Train the Musical.

JO JO BROOKS

DANCER + CHOREOGRAPHER

  • Coming soon!

MIYABI
WRIGHT

DANCER + CHOREOGRAPHER

  • A prodigy of street dance, Miyabi Wright was born into Hip Hop and raised by the street/club dance community. She has performed and worked with Janet Jackson and Elton John to name a few. Her goal is to continue to educate the next generation on club dance culture.

COCORO
CARR

DANCER + CHOREOGRAPHER

  • Born in Japan, Cocoro belongs to a world renowned street dance family. Cocoro started her dance training in Japan at Next Generation Dance Studio learning styles such as Hip Hop, House, Waacking and more. She is a graduate of the street dance program KiNEXtionS™ from NXGN Studios. After moving to NYC she continued her training in dance and is teaching kids to adults at schools and studios in NYC and is the youngest member of the LOHH Dance Collective.

KEMI
ANNE

DANCER + CHOREOGRAPHER

  • Kemi Anne is a NY born & raised artist whose movement pulls elements from life experiences, West African & Caribbean culture, street styles & contemporary. Credits include Diddy, Bryson Tiller, Lola Brooke, MTV Billboard, Nike & more. She is currently a part of LOHH Dance Collective & Afro Afrique. “I will always be a student in the art of dance & I hope to continue being a vessel for choreographers & educators to experiment their creative limits.”

NAJA
NEWELL

DANCER + CHOREOGRAPHER

  • Naja Newell is an NYC movement and video artist. She uses a hybrid of styles and visual mediums in her creative process to connect beings and shift perceptions. Newell has performed on the New York City Center stage, worked with artists such as Kranium, and is currently dancing with the LOHH Dance Collective.

LINDSEY
D’AMICI

DANCER + CHOREOGRAPHER

  • Lindsay, originally from Vermont, moved to NYC to follow her passion for dance. Inspired by shows like America's Best Dance Crew, she ventured into the world of dance through classes. Within a short span, she discovered her profound love for movement, solidifying her decision to dedicate her life to dance. With experiences ranging from working with Disney, 50 Cent, Golden Goose, and MTV, Lindsay's journey has been marked by diverse opportunities that have fueled her hunger for learning. She has trained across various styles, driven by her vision of fostering sustainable dance careers with fair wages. Lindsay aspires to create avenues that not only nurture artistic expression but also ensure dancers can thrive financially.

KHADIJAH
SIFERLLAH-GRIFFIN

DANCER + CHOREOGRAPHER

  • Khadijah is a National YoungArts Award recipient and Emmy nominated Dancer and choreographer; Based in NYC and Minneapolis. She is a practitioner of HipHop, house, and Traditional African (Guinean) dance. Her work reflects her identity and culture, and contributes to the betterment of herself and her communities.

Roukijah
“NutellaK” Rooks

DANCER + CHOREOGRAPHER

  • Roukijah Rooks is a NYC based dance artist. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from University of the Arts. Rooks’ passion led her to perform at the Kimmel Center, Thalia Hall, Howard Theater, and more. Rooks has also performed on platforms such as Red Bull DYS and Caffeine TV. Roukijah is currently performing in The Hippest Trip: Soul Train the Musical.

KARA JENELLE
WADE

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR

  • KJ is a choreographer, spoken word artist and international arts educator residing bi-coastally between Los Angeles and Atlanta. She earned her MFA from UCLA’s Dept of World Arts & Cultures/Dance where her thesis, ÌYÁguration was selected for 6 national film festivals. KJ’s credits include: Beyoncé, Janet Jackson, Lauryn Hill, Daddy Yankee, Wiz Kid, Tiwa Savage, Yemi Alade, Jidenna, Nike, BET Awards, Latin Grammy’s & more.

Reyna
Núñez

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR

  • A born and bred New Yorker, Reyna is a versatile movement artist. Reyna has performed with Janet Jackson, Lizzo, Louie Vega, and also appears as a featured dancer in the film "In the Heights”. Reyna is currently a dancer in LaTasha Barnes’ Jazz Continuum, as well as the Administrative Assistant for Michele Byrd-McPhee, Melanie George and LaTasha Barnes.

Charlene “chi-chi”
Smith

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR

  • Chi-Chi” is a performance artist whose career covers commercials, television, film, Broadway and global stages. Dancer: LL Cool J, Salt n Pepa, Shakira, Missy Elliot, Diddy, Janelle Monae and more. Choreographer: National Commercials, MTV’s VMAs, “Mom Genes” PSA, off-Broadway theater productions, Bacardi Rum, and more. Best Mom to Best Kid Kane Emmanuel. Chi-Chi is starring in The Hippest Trip: Soul Train the Musical.

IMAN
BROOKS

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR

  • Born and raised in New Jersey, Brooks started training at the age of 6 with West African Dance ( Zawadi) and then flowed into various styles. She trained with Kelly Peters, Motus Company with Diana Matos & participated in Rock The Industry with Luam. Some accomplishments are; AfroPunk with Uniiqu3music , Montana Tucker & Todrick Hall FlashMob, NYFW & was Nominated for Monsters Of Hip Hop 2023 Show. Brooks is currently a part of Ladies of Hip Hop Company

marina
poUdret

DANCER + CHOREOGRAPHER

  • Marina is a NYC-based dancer and organizer. Introduced to the street/club dance community as a teen in the Bay Area, Marina remains an avid student of Hip-Hop, House, and afro-diasporic influenced choreography. She believes movement starts with feeling and connection. Marina currently dances with LOHH Dance Collective, Floor Seasons Crew, and BOLD Dance Company.

AUTUMN
HARMS

DANCER + CHOREOGRAPHER

ALEX
MURILLO

DANCER + CHOREOGRAPHER

NIKKI
VAZQUEZ

DANCER + CHOREOGRAPHER

KIERA
KRAZY O’MALLEY

DANCER + CHOREOGRAPHER

THE COLLECTIVE

PERFORMANCES

  • LDC Performances & Presentation

    January 13, 2024 Black Dancing Bodies World Premiere

    November 3, 2022 - Works & Process at Lincoln Center

    October 8, 2022 - Hudson Valley Festival

    October 6, 2022 - The Interludes at Battery Park City

    August 27, 2022 - Summer Sway at The Shed

    July 15-16, 2022 - Ladies of Hip-Hop Festival NYC

    May 28, 2022 - Ladies of Hip-Hop Festival LA with VersaStyles Dance Company

    April 1-2, 2022 - USC 2022 Cyber Summit

    March 27, 2022 - Works and Process at the Guggenheim LaunchPAD residency & Performance

    March 25, 2022 - The Dance Floor: Fresh, Bold & So Def at Lincoln Center

    March 2022 - Jacob's Pillow Residency and Show & Tell at Bethany Arts Center

    2021- 2022 Artist in Residence County Prep Performing Arts High School

    2021 Nimbus Dance Residency

    2021 Works & Process at Lincoln Center

    2021 Jacob’s Pillow “On the Road” Summer Festival

    2019 Never Before, Never Again Festival

    2018 INSITU Site-Specific Dance Festival

    2017 Connecticut College Residency

    2010-2018 Annual Ladies of Hip-Hop festival performance

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