Today we’d like to introduce you to Litsie Monier
Hi Litsie , we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
My name is Litsie Monier. I am 21 years old and a professional dancer and choreographer. I was born in France and moved after my high school at 18 to study and improve in dance in New York City.
During my years in France, I had the chance to participate in competitions and received the title of French Champion of Jazz Dance in 2018. I then left my city to move to Rouen and enter the Conservatory of Rouen and Jeanne D’arc high school following an intensive program specially designed for musicians and dancers.
At the end of High school, I went to New York City alone, without speaking English. I joined the International Dance School of Peridance and studied there for 2 years before graduating in June 2023. During these two years of studies but also 3 years of projects, creation and professionalization in the USA. I had the opportunity to create my own projects and be present at international festivals such as Ladies Of HipHop Festival for the opening of the annual battle,… I also to joined dance companies like Choreojoey, the neighbors, Dancers Unlimited and tours with them in the United States. I am currently in the process of creating my company and we are working hard on a new choreographic piece and the construction of a unique repertoire inspired by my life and origine from France and my the Bolivian folklore that I grew up dancing, and moved by house, hiphop and waacking, . I have to say that moving to New York changed my vision of dance, I meet the street and club dance style and felt in love with it, it make me started to freestyle, battle, to drill, to jam…
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
it wasn’t a tuff road, but definitely an intense one. the main struggle I had to made was choosing. I really realized that to be able to do the jobs that I have which is dancers, it means sacrifices. Which was for me sacrificing living with my family or being far from friends, and loved ones,..
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I am a Dancer and choreographer who has immigrated to the USA, to live has a dancer. I am turning 22 this year, and to be able to live in NYC is the most crazy and amazing thing! I am really proud to be able to live as a dancer, and choreographer. I had the chance to be selected to participated in international festivals has a choreographer, and I can’t express how grateful I am of having this opportunity!
Do you any memories from childhood that you can share with us?
Seeing my dad perform on stage. I grew up in a family of artist, and my dad was also in concerts. it was so amazing to always be backstage while he was performing.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/litsie.monier/
Image Credits
paul Dubois, dew rattanas, Alonzo Rosado
