Intimacy Choreography
As an intimacy choreographer, I prioritize consent, cultural competency, collaboration, and humor in my process. Detailed information on my training and past projects are listed in my CV/Resume.
Below you can view photos of my selected work and hear from past collaborators who can speak to my process.
"Ynika was great with making us comfortable. Giving us the okay to be okay with speaking out about our boundaries and making sure we are both comfortable with the process and with one another. So helpful and so encouraging."
Delanti Hall (actor)
"[Ynika's process brought] a sense of collaboration, working well with the choreography and direction while also adding to the story."
Anonymous (actor)
"They communicated clearly and were always very attentive- they noticed when things were working and not working. Ynika gave me language to use that makes standing up for myself feel professional and honest. Working with Ynika changed my perspective on how intimacy can work in a show, and made me understand that I have a voice and can advocate for myself in my profession."
Arise Rock (actor)
Dontrell, Who Kissed the Sea by Nathan Alan Davis
Directed by Marissa Harrington
Western Michigan University Department of Theatre, 2023
Pictured: Kiara Durbin and Kemar Williams
Photo by Corinne Marsh
Puffs by Matt Cox
Directed by Jesse Aukeman
Grand Rapids Civic Theatre, 2023
Pictured: Kaitlin Beardsley and Alex Cole
Photo by Studio3Twenty
Indecent by Paula Vogel
Directed by Caitlin Hart
Jewish Theatre Grand Rapids, 2023
Pictured: Adrianna Howard and Katherine Searcy
Photo by Black Swan Imagery
The Creation of the World and Other Business by Arthur Miller
Directed by Jason Marlett
Jewish Theatre Grand Rapids, 2023
Pictured: Olivia Randall and Ian Grell
Photo by Black Swan Imagery