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About

KINAJ is a cross-genre dance company founded in 2020 by Kin Nguien and AJ Velasco. Known for blending the raw energy of street styles like hip-hop, popping, and house with the elegance of contemporary dance, KINAJ incorporates improvisation, freestyle, and partnering techniques to craft dynamic and innovative works.

At its core, KINAJ thrives on collaboration, drawing inspiration from diverse art forms such as film, poetry, and visual arts. Their storytelling-based choreography explores pressing social issues, including mental health, gender inequality, and climate change, inspiring audiences to reflect and act.

KINAJ’s work has been featured internationally, with highlights including their critically acclaimed ALIENS, commissioned by Toronto Dance Theatre, which captivated sold-out audiences with its sci-fi aesthetic and cross-genre brilliance. Currently, the company is preparing for the year full of productions and community engagement initiatives.

Kin and AJ are probably two of the most down-to-earth individuals I know. They always prioritize the value of “humans” first, whether it be in their art or working-styles. Always eager to learn and discover more, the great impact of their work speaks volumes to communities they touch. These mindful storytellers and movers are definitely one of a kind and always a pleasure to work with.

Katrina Castro, NY

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