Chonique began her entertainment career at the young age of 8. A Los Angeles native, born in the center of Hollywood, she started her performance journey as a child actress with a background in musical theater. She began working early, on commercials, kid variety specials, and TV shows, while having a natural ability and skill in dance.
Chonique went on to dance in movies, world tours, and music videos, and has been a contributing choreographer for artists such as Missy Elliott, Christina Milian, Ricky Martin, Britney Spears, Pink, and J.Lo, to name a few. She also worked as a Supervising Choreographer and casting consultant for “America’s Best Dance Crew” for season 5, 6, and 7. She has traveled around the world teaching master classes and workshops including Tokyo, Sweden, Toronto, and London.
Chonique is also no stranger to the music scene: releasing singles on all digital platforms around the world, with her first hit song “Pop Drop & Roll” featured and named Audience Favorite on the hit show, “So You Think You Can Dance”. Her most popular single to date is “Let It Go.” Which became a dancer Smash hit licensed in over 6 television shows, films, a Spotify Favorite and a Choreography Staple around the World.
Chonique is also the co-founder of the artist/dancer mentorship program “Creating Opportunities” known as “Creating Opps,” with her business partner Lisette Bustamante. Chonique is a creator and performer who leaves her audience and community with inspiration, confidence, and new ways to develop themselves as artists, and empowered individuals.
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