1. Ljuba Castot
New York based Dance artist, and choreographer.
MTV VMA Nomination 2014 “Best Choreography”
Juno Award Winner 2015 “Video Of The Year”
Creative Director for KIESZA (Island/UMG)
Ljuba’s movement and choreography is heavily influenced by various underground dance forms,
pulling mainly from NY based club culture and street dance culture. Esthetically she aims to create
memorable moments strongly connected to the music and the energy of the artist and brand. Her
choreography positions the dancers as featured performers, highlighting personality and
individuality. Since 2014, Ljuba has been working with KIESZA as a part of her creative team
launching her brand.
Music Videos:
Kiesza “Hideaway” Dir./Choreographer Lokal Legend/Island
Kiesza “Giant In My Heart” Choreographer Lokal Legend/Island
Kiesza “No Enemiesz” Choregrapher Island/UMG
Kiesza “Sound Of A Woman” Director Island/UMG
CC Cowboys/Kaveh “Alle Vet Ingenting” Dir./Choreographer Stargate/Warner Music
Jack Ü “Take U There” Choreographer OWSLA/Mad Decent
Joey Bada$$ feat Kiesza “Teach me” Choreographer/Dancer Pro Era. Dir. Rik Cordero
Kiesza feat DjembaDjemba“Give It To The Moment” Director/Choreographer Smirnoff/UMG
TELEVISION:
MTV EMA’s, Kiesza “Hideaway” Choreographer MTV Europe
JUNO’s, Kiesza “Sound Of A Woman/Hideaway” Choreographer/Dancer JUNO Awards Canada
Jimmy Kimmel Live, Kiesza “Hideaway” Choreographer/Dancer
Jimmy Kimmel Live, Kiesza “Giant In My Heart” Choreographer
Late Show with Letterman, Kiesza “Hideaway” Choreographer
The Ellen Show, Kiesza “Hideaway” Choreographer/Dancer
MMVA, Kiesza “Hideaway” Choreographer
UK X-Factor, Kiesza “No Enemiesz” Choreographer/Dancer
STAGE:
Coachella Sufjan Stevens Choreographer
Coachella (Kiesza) Choreographer/Dancer
Ultra Music Festival (Kiesza+ Jack Ü) Choreographer/Dancer
Glastonbury Festival (Kiesza) Choreographer
TOURS:
Kiesza”Sound Of a Woman” Tour Choreographer/Dancer Europe/Australia/USA
Full Flex Express Tour (Kiesza/Jack Ü) Choreographer/Dancer Canada
WEB:
Dannon Light n Fit Commercial Choreographer Dannon, USA
“Sound Of A Woman” Album Trailer Director/Choreographer Virgin Music/UMG, UK
SCHOLARSHIPS: Steps On Broadway, Work-study scholarship 2002-03
Merce Cunningham Studio Merit scholarship 2005
Danish Arts Council funded Ljuba’s participation in “I AM X” 2012
TRAINING: Merce Cunningham Dance Company Studio Int. Training Program Cert.
Sankt Annæ Gymnasium Music Academy, classical voice, ear training.
Ilana Martin, vocal coach. Continuous training
