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

A group of dancers performing on a dark stage with blue lighting, wearing casual clothes.

wheRe do we GO, Now thAt WE’RE HERE? (2025)

A woman dancing alone on a stage with purple lighting, creating a shadow on the floor, and a plain dark background.

Various performances in St. Louis, MO.
Choreography by Renée Austin.

Photography by Lumosco

Yule Groove (2023)

Group of seven people dressed in green athletic clothing, holding hands, and smiling while performing a holiday-themed dance or skit on stage. One person is wearing a red Christmas cape with white fur trim and Santa hat. There is a decorated Christmas tree on the left and a brick wall background.
Six performers in green outfits and white head coverings dancing on a stage decorated with Christmas trees and lights during a holiday event.

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.

Poster for dance performance titled 'Densitized' with five dancers in casual clothing, event details, and location at The Marcelle, St. Louis.

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.