BIOGRAPHY

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Minami Kikuchi, from Tokyo, Japan, has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Dance. Her dance journey began at the age of three at Lufairy Ballet, but she later shifted her focus to modern/contemporary dance under the guidance of Izumi Miyamura and Kyoko Makino. Minami then began choreographing at 15, showcasing her first original work at Jissen Girls School of Tokyo. She continued choreographing until she left Japan at age 19.

 

In the United States, she premiered her first choreographed piece, "Invisible Things," at the 2023 Adjudication Concert of the American College Dance Association Conference. Her most recent choreographic achievement, "BODY," earned recognition at the Modern American Dance Company's Dare to Dance Festival 2024. During her time in the Lindenwood University Dance Program, she has taken advantage of opportunities to perform in the annual Informal, Fall, Winter, and Spring dance concerts. Beyond campus, she showcased her talent at the 2022 and 2023 American College Dance Association Conferences, as well as events like the St. Louis National Dance Week Festival and The Big Muddy Dance Festival.

 

In 2023, Minami further honed her craft through the Contemporary Summer Intensive at Urbanity Dance in Boston, where she also completed a Teaching Assistant Internship during the 2022-2023 summer In May 2024, she relocated to Boston, establishing herself as a faculty member at Urbanity Dance. 

 

Minami’s choreography continues to receive recognition, with her piece “ONE” premiering in 2024 as part of a Choreographer Residency at the Choreography Project Providence. In addition, she was recently joined as a First Company Artist with Jo-Mé Dance Theatre, where she is excited to contribute her creative vision and collaborate with the company on upcoming tour performances. Minami is also a professional company member at Urbanity Dance, where she continues to grow as both a dancer and a collaborator, further establishing her presence in Boston’s vibrant dance community.