Monika Sharma is a Los Angeles-baseddancer with a passion for storytelling and expressive movement. Growing up inIowa, she took every opportunity to dance, choreograph, and perform, before making the big move to Los Angeles. Her time in the Midwest allowed her to have many diverse experiences, ranging from NBA halftime shows to music videos with local indie artists. Monika grew up training with former Joffrey Ballet dancers Robert and Miyoko Thomas in ballet, jazz, contemporary, modern, and tap. Since making the move to Los Angeles, she has trained extensively with Kolanie Marksin hip hop and jazz funk. She has also trained with Monika Felice Smith andMaryAnn Chavez through their dance and creative development programs, focused on contemporary, jazz, choreography, and on-set, pre-professional training. Monika is excited to continue sharing her love of dance with the Keshet Chaim family and to continue learning and growing as a member of the ensemble.