About the Company
A.I.M believes in:
the power of dance as an art form and A.I.M’s distinctive, ardent voice within contemporary dance
an artistic process informed by robust conversations with people from diverse perspectives
the pursuit of excellence through ethical leadership and through
accountability to each other, the field at large, and the audiences we serve
supporting and nurturing dancers with living wages, health insurance, and career development
operating with integrity throughout all aspects of the organization
People
is an Atlanta, Georgia native. She began her training at Dancemakers of Atlanta under direction of Denise Heard Latimer and Lynise Heard. She has attended summer programs with BodyTraffic, LINES Ballet, Complexions Contemporary Ballet and A.I.M by Kyle Abraham. She received her BFA in Dance from The Conservatory of Dance at Purchase College. During her time at Purchase, she performed works by George Balanchine, Yue Yin, Alvin Ailey, and Kevin Wynn. Niya gives thanks and gratitude to those who have helped shape her into the person and artist she is today. Smith joined A.I.M by Kyle Abraham in 2025.
Kyle Abraham, Artistic Director
(he/him)
Jamaal Bowman, Dancer
(he/him)
Amari Frazier, Dancer
(he/him)
Mykiah Goree, Dancer
(he/him)
Alysia Johnson, Dancer
(she/her)
Faith Joy Mondesire, Dancer
(she/her)
Destin Morisset, Dancer
(he/him)
William Okajima, Dancer
(he/him)
Morgan Olschewske, Dancer, Swing
(she/her)
Keturah Stephen, Dancer
(she/her)
Gianna Theodore, Dancer
(she/her)
Olivia Wang, Dancer
(she/her)
Jayden Christian Williams, Dancer, Swing
(he/him)
Staff
Kyle Abraham, Artistic Director
Emily Waters, Executive Director
Jessica Tong, Rehearsal Director
Vernon Scott, Producing Director
Anne Dechêne, General Manager
Bridget Caston, Company Manager
Meredith Belis, Production Stage Manager
Matthew Baker, Artistic Engagement Manager
Dan Stearns, Lighting Supervisor
Alexander Diaz, Marketing Manager
Chris Constable, Press Agent
Lesedi Ntsele Stofsky, Director of Development
Danielle LeBron, Development Associate
Lucy Mallett, Financial Services
A.I.M Board
Contact
For domestic and international booking information, contact:
Kyle Abraham
10 Lafayette Ave, suite 4,
Brooklyn, NY 11217
kyle@aimbykyleabraham.org
For general inquiries, please email info@aimbykyleabraham.org or call 914 996 7444.
For audition inquiries, please send a resume, a photo and a short video of yourself to matthew@aimbykyleabraham.org.
For questions about volunteer opportunities or creative partnerships, please contact info@aimbykyleabraham.org or 212 691 6500 ext. 311.
Website design: Neil Donnelly & Cat Wentworth
Website development: Henry Van Dusen