Kino McHugh
About
Kino McHugh, is an award-winning choreographer and movement artist with a career that spans across the globe. Born in Japan, Kino moved to Australia at a young age and has since worked internationally in Europe, UK, Asia, and Australia.
One of Kino's career highlights was winning first place in the Juste Debout Battle Opera in London. This victory led to her representing the UK in the World Finals at Palais Garnier in Paris.
Kino has worked on various productions in the West End, including lead roles in "Some Like It Hip Hop" and "Message In A Bottle" by Zoo Nation and Sadler's Wells. She also worked as an assistant choreographer for Kate Prince on the film "Everybody's Talking About Jamie" in the UK, which then led her working in Belgium with Frank Dragone on his production of "Casse Noisette,"
In Australia, Kino appeared in the TV show "So You Think You Can Dance" as the top 14 finalist. Kino's diverse range of experience also includes working with a First Nations Company - Karul Projects, on the Commonwealth Games and "[MIS] Conceive" in Canada. Her list of previous clients for choreography and performance include Sony, Adidas, Red Bull, Uniqlo, K-Mart, Kanebo, ZOZO Town, X-Factor and Aus Dance. Kino has also had the privilege of working with numerous artists, including: Paula Abdul, Robbie Williams, Sting, Aston Merrygold, Jason Derulo, Ellie Goulding, Robyn, Ru Paul, 360, and Horrorshow.
Kino's innovative choreography has been recognised with several awards and nominations, including the San Francisco Dance Film Festival (USA), Homescreen Movement Festival (USA), Anim!Arte Festival (Trinidad & Tobago), and BIFA, Bolton International Film Festival (UK).
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