Jenelle Gaerlan (they/she) is a multi-disciplined artist and freelance dancer based in San Francisco, California by way of Portland, Oregon. Having trained under BodyVox's Junior Artist Generator program, Jenelle has done work for DarVejon Jones Dance Ensemble, BodyVox Dance Company, Nike Inc., Soulskin Dance, the Embodiment Project, KULARTS Inc., and Concept o4. This is her fourth year dancing with Robert Moses’ KIN. Aside from her concert dance affiliations, Jenelle also reps Assassins Crew (U.S. chapter based in Washington, D.C.), an international hip-hop collective dedicated to shedding light on community, loyalty and solidarity within street dance scenes around the world. With an affinity for teaching, she has facilitated dance workshops at Stanford University, the late MVMNT Arts Academia in Albany, CA, Rae Studios SF, the East Bay Center for the Performing Arts in Richmond, CA, as well as the University of San Francisco.

Jenelle is an Alumni of the School at Jacob’s Pillow (Ann & Weston Hicks Choreography Fellowship 2023) and has done work with the SF Symphony as a dancer. She is currently is the Co-Artistic Director of ODC Seeds Youth Company and taught weekly classes at Alonzo King LINES (SF Dance Center). She has also been a Multidisciplinary Teaching Artist in RMK’s former Educational Outreach Program, Bootstraps: Lyric Legacies.

Kai Hannigan (he/him) is a Japanese-American contemporary dancer and choreographer based in the San Francisco Bay Area. He began his dance training in classical ballet at Alameda Ballet Academy before continuing his studies at the San Francisco Ballet School. Shifting his focus to contemporary dance, Kai is now in his second year at the Alonzo King LINES Training Program. During his time in the program, he has had the privilege of working with choreographers such as Alonzo King, Moscelene Parke Harrison, Olivier Wevers, Sidra Bell, Natasha Adorlee, Chuck Wilt, Brett Conway, and Maurya Kerr. In addition to his performance work, Kai has created and set several original pieces for his peers within the Training Program, including Moments No More, Toe Jam: A Very Serious Dance Film, and The Ballard Locks. These creations delve into themes of nostalgia, relief, and grief while showcasing composers of Japanese descent. Beyond dance, Kai enjoys bouldering, capturing moments through photography, immersing in great music, and savoring good food.

SiQi He (she/her) her dance training at a local classical ballet studio in Spokane Valley, Washington. She later attended the University of Washington where she got her BS in Mechanical Engineering and a minor in dance. Whilst dancing alongside her academics, she had the opportunity to perform works by Camille A. Brown; staged by Maleek Washington, David Rousseve; staged by himself & Kevin Washington, and MFA students Gary Champi and Alia Swerksy. Upon graduation, she moved to San Francisco to further her training at the LINES Ballet Training Program where she has performed works by Carmen Rozestraten, Chuck Wilt, Natasha Adorlee, and Dazuan Soleyn. She has attended workshops with Alonzo King, Rena Butler, Sidra Bell, Jermaine Spivey, David Harvey, Gregory Dawson, and Bryan Arias. Outside of training, SiQi has worked with Tiit Helimet for the International Choreographers Festival at Mannikan Dance Theater and is currently working with Robert Moses.

Julian Arango Hernandez (he/him) is a Latinx American Contemporary dancer and teacher with a diverse repertoire of styles like West African, jazz, hip-hop, tap, modern, ballet, and studio competitive dance. Julian grew up in Sonoma County, California, where he attended Rancho Cotati High School as a varsity cheerleader and captain of color guard. Currently, he’s working as the Musical Theatre and Jazz Instructor at O’Brien Center of the Arts. He is a member of Upside Dance Company since 2023, as well as Robert Moses' KIN alongside enrollment in the Alonzo King LINES Ballet Training Program. He is a former member of the Santa Rosa Junior College Touring Dance Company and Dance Production where he was set in the works of ACDA nationally-recognized choreographers Tanya Knippelmier ‘23, Kara Davis, Dylan Smith, Tyehimba Kokayi, and Jordan Hayes. Julian has also had the pleasure of working with Maurya Kerr, Alonzo King, Jenna Johnson, and Danny Lawn.

Originally from Birmingham, Alabama, Z Jackson (they/them) is a freelance artist based in the Bay Area. They began their classical dance training at Alabama Dance Academy before continuing their training at the Alonzo King LINES Ballet Training Program under the direction of Karah Abiog. After graduating in 2020, Z joined SALT2 in Salt Lake City, Utah, where they performed pieces by Amy Gunter Lolofie, Ching Ching Wong, and Sawyer Rain. In 2022, they had the opportunity to attend and work with Sidra Bell as a Fellow at her Summer MODULE, an experience that deepened their passion for movement, play, and composition.

Since returning to the Bay Area, Z has collaborated and performed with several choreographers and companies, including Maurya Kerr, Christian Burns, Post:Ballet, AXIS Dance Company, ZiRu Dance, Robert Moses’ KIN, and the San Francisco Opera. They are currently a Resident Corps Dancer with the San Francisco Opera and are in their third season with Robert Moses’ KIN.

Eden Magana (she/they), a Chicago native, began her dance training at the Chicago Multi Dance Center under the guidance of Homer Bryant. She spent two years at the Chicago Academy for the Arts, honing her craft with esteemed instructors Randy Duncan and Patrick Samello. Eden continued her artistic growth, spending her final two years of high school as a Conservatory student at the Joffrey Ballet, where she trained with Karin Elis-Wentz and Raul Casasoula. Currently a second-year student at Alonzo King LINES Ballet, she has had the privilege of collaborating with notable choreographers, including Amy Hall-Garner, Aleks Perez, and Erin Barnett.

Teddy O'Brien (he/him) started his formal dance training at the San Francisco Ballet School and Berkeley Ballet Theater. He is currently dancing in the Alonzo King LINES Ballet Training Program. He has had the opportunity to work with choreographers such as Babatunji Johnson, Ihsan Rustem, Chuck Wilt, Robin Dekkers, Dexandro Montalvo, David Harvey, Emily Hansel, and Kaori Ogasawara, along with many others in a training capacity. Teddy is excited to perform with Robert Moses’ KIN in their 30th Season!

Originally from São Vicente, Brazil, Giovanna Sales Nascimento da Silva (she/her) is a Bay Area-based artist and graduate of the Alonzo King LINES Ballet Training Program. In addition to her training in her home country, she has also collaborated on impactful projects with her sister. Since relocating to the United States, Giovana has worked with a diverse array of artists and choreographers, including Zack Tang, Micaela G. Taylor, Rena Butler, Laura O'Malley, Brett Conway, Chuck Wilt, Kayla Farrish, David Harvey, Moscelyne Parke Harrison, Mike Tyus, Luca Renzi, Victor Talledos, and more. While in the Bay Area, she has performed with notable companies such as Kristin Damrow & Company, REYES Dance, Robert Moses' KIN, and Kinetech Arts.

Giulia Sales Nascimento da Silva (she/her), originally from São Vicente, Brazil, is a  Bay Area-based artist. In addition to her training in her country of origin, she has also collaborated on significant projects with her sister, Giovana. Since relocating to the United States, Giulia has had the opportunity to work with a diverse range of choreographers and artists, including Zack Tang, Micaela G. Taylor, Rena Butler, Laura O'Malley, Brett Conway, Chuck Wilt, Kayla Farrish, David Harvey, Keelan Whitmore, Moscelyne ParkeHarrison, Mike Tyus, Luca Renzi, Victor Talledos, and Daiane Silva, among others. A 2022 Alonzo King LINES Ballet Training Program graduate, Giulia has since performed with Kristin Damrow & Company, REYES Dance, and Robert Moses' KIN.

Ava Shannon (they/she) is a freelance dancer, teacher, and choreographer based in the Bay Area. They obtained their BFA in dance from Point Park University, where they had the privilege of dancing with choreographers such as Christopher Huggins, Rennie Harris, and Jason Mcdole. Since graduating, Ava has worked with contemporary and improvisational-centered companies, including The Pillow Projects, Tara Pilbrow Dance, and Robert Moses’ KIN. They have presented their own work, including movement and visual pieces at SafeHouse Arts, The Space Upstairs, Public Works SF, and Redfishbowl Studios. When not performing, Ava can be found working as a body worker and a painter.

From southwest Missouri, Mitch Stone (he/they) began their dance training at Tiffany’s Performing Arts Studio, where they trained in various styles. In 2021, Mitch had the opportunity to assist at the Intrigue Dance Convention, working under the direction of Kevin Aubin. In 2024, they moved to San Francisco to further their training at the Alonzo King LINES Training Program under the direction of  Karah Abiog. While in the program, Mitch has worked with choreographers such as Robert Moses, Darlyn Perez, Brodie Rachelle, Alexander Anderson, and Alonzo King.