My performance work is a mix of choreographed and improvised pieces.
My style and approach reflect the Hip Hop and contemporary influences of my background as well as my passion for KRUMP.
St. Louis Dance
Fusion Dance:
KRUMP x Nattuvangam
Various performances in St. Louis, MO, including Dancers Making Moves and the 16th American Natya Festival (2025).
Choreography and concept by Samanvita Kasthuri and Kyla Kikkawa
wheRe do we GO, Now thAt WE’RE HERE? (2025)
Various performances in St. Louis, MO.
Choreography by Renée Austin.
Photography by Lumosco
Yule Groove (2023)
Original cast member “Jolly” in the premier show “Yule Groove” at the original Anheuser-Busch location’s Brewery Lights.
Exhibition Battle (2023)
A curated battle representing the females at an All-Styles event hosted by trend dance leaders, Team Rocket in St. Louis, MO.
Wake Up–It’s Real! (2023)
Dancer in Noah Cheriyah King’s piece in Consuming Kinetics Dance Company (now PACK Dance) concert Desensitized about gun violence.
DJ Up Saint Louis Story Stitchers (2023)
A program emphasizing the importance of playing positive music in DJ sets. Choreographed and improvised performances in the Garage Lab of the St. Louis Art Museum.
Kyla has also danced in various performances for the SAFE TEAM of Saint Louis Story Stitchers, whose mission is to prevent gun violence through artistic outlets, at community violence prevention events, conferences, and in high schools.
Mobilize (2022)
Principal movement artist in experimental short film about workaholism.
Directed and conceptualized by Jamie Gallo.
Jumpin’ Jumpin’ by Gabby Weiner (2022)
Performer in heels choreography for WashU Hip Hop Union.