Nika Antuanette

Nika Antuanette, a native of Chicago, IL, currently resides in New York City. She graduated from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities (B.A. Dance & Psychology) and spent 7-months abroad in Israel for Kibbutz Contemporary Dance Company’s Dance Journey.

As a freelance dance artist, Nika has been featured in music videos by Jash, ATELLER, and Financial Criminals. She has danced with Gotham Dance Theatre, Sarah Berges Dance Company (SBDC), ColliDe Theatrical Dance and Skylark Opera, in addition to performing work by Rami Be’er, Paul Taylor, Mats Ek, Larry Keigwin, Carl Flink, Penelope Freeh, & Arnie Zane.

As a choreographer, she has presented and performed her solo, “The Itch,” at Alvin Ailey CitiGroup Theatre, as well as at the Koresh Come Together Dance Festival (Philadelphia, PA). She continues to develop a movement language for Jeremy Cone’s production,The Field.

This is Nika’s first season with Alison Beatty Cook Dance. She is thrilled to embark on this journey.