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.
Kat Castro
Filmmaker & Creative Director
KINAJ
CV
Film
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Bodies of Nature - ABLAZE (2023) - Creative Directors, Choreographers - Toronto Arts Council
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As it Was (2022) - Assistant Choreographers - Steven Chau
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D I S T A N C E (2022) - Choreographers / Performers - Jeegar Thakker
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I'm Not In Love (2021) - Choreographers / Performers - Jeegar Thakker
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RUSH (Sep, 2021) - Choreographers / Producers
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VAIN (July, 2021) - Choreographers / Performers - Jeegar Thakker
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toofRUSH Toronto Vaccine Campaign (June 2021) - Producers / Choreographers
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Project Lullaby Choice (May, 2021) - Producers / Choreographers
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WOMXN (November, 2020) - Producers / Choreographers
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Toronto Optical (November 2020) - Producers / Choreographers
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I Need It (July 2020) - Producers / Choreographers
Dance Visuals
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Like the Piano - Sampha (2022) - Choreographers & Performers - Ozzy Kara
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Better - BoA (2022) - Choreographers & Performers
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WANT - Taemin (2022) - Choreographers & Performers
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Wanderlust (2021) - Performers - Safa Ali
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Perfect - Logic (October 2020) - Choreographers & Performers
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Dynamite - BTS (October 2020) - Performers - Steven Chau
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Love is Free - Londrelle (May 2020) - Choreographers / Performers
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Why Not Me - Forrest., ft. Biskwiq (April 2020) - Choreographer / Performer
Artist Work & Music Videos
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Just Like That - IVAN (2022) - Choreographers & Performers
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New Tomorrow - Get Through (2022) - Choreographers & Performers
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Carry Me Home - Cyreena Fiel (May 2021) - Choreographers
Commercial Work
Nintendo (2021) - SOC
Cuppa Tea (2020) - Actors/SOC - Is.Film
Stage & Theater
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Toronto International Film Festival (2023) - Choreographers and Performers
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KAEJA d'Dance Porch View Dances: A House Party (2023) - Choreographers
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Bodies of Nature (2022) - Producers, Artistic Directors, Choreograhpers
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TEADE International Dance Event (2022) - Performers
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CCYAA Celebrity Classic (2022) - Choreographers/Performers - VYbE dance company
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Bodies of Nature (2022) - Choreographers/performers - Aeris Körper PROSPECTS
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SIREN - Headliner - Final Stretch Competition (2019) - Performer
Video Games
Belong: Ep.1 To Forget (2021) - Choreographer - Vari Studio
Teaching Experience
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Fresh Dance Intensive (2023)
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The BridgeTO Dance Workshop (2022)
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Rhythm2dance International Dance Mentorship (2020-present)
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Rhythm2Dance Career Development Program (2019-2020)
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Montreal, London, Ottawa, Hamilton
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Vybe Dance Studio - Revybal Workshop (October 2020)
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Rhythm2Dance Europe Tour (2019)
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Malaga, Spain​
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Copenhagen, Denmark
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Press & Appearances
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Toronto Dance Theatre - Pilot Episodes (2022)
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Toes for Dance Common Ground Dance Festival (2022)
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DanceWeekend (2022) - Dance Ontario
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Let the Elephants Dance: Annual Fundraising Gala (2022)
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Collective H'arts Frontline to Front Row Gala (2022)
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Dance Ontario Show and Share (2021)
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Tea & Honey Live Podcast (July 2021)
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The Dance Current - (May 2021)
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Poking Bears Podcast - AJ Velasco (November 2020)
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Poking Bears Podcast - Kin Nguien (September 2020)
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ABBD Alumni Spotlight (September 2020)
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Not So Starving Artist Ep.2 - Rhythm2Dance (2020)
Awards
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​Project Lullaby CHOICE - selected feature at Viet Film Fest 2022
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Project Lullaby CHOICE - Narrative/Storyline Award - Homescreen Movement Film Festival 2022
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FANTOO Global K-Pop Competition 2022 - Original Choreography Finalist
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Outstanding Performance Award - TEADE 2021 International Choreographic Competition
Adjudication
Reach Dance Competition (2022) - Toronto, Canada