MOCA PERFORMS - Between Movement and Memory: Keerati Jinakunwiphat’s Choreo

Join us for an intimate evening spotlighting award-winning Thai American choreographer Keerati Jinakunwiphat, whose bold, emotionally resonant works explore themes of identity, memory, and cultural inheritance. As one of the few Asian American choreographers making waves in the contemporary dance world, Keerati brings a vital and underrepresented perspective to the field.

This program offers a rare window into her choreographic journey—from her celebrated ensemble-driven pieces to her latest project, , developed during her residency at Baryshnikov Arts Center. Through conversation, video excerpts, and behind-the-scenes reflections, we’ll explore how Keerati crafts movement rooted in the everyday, and how food, family, and diasporic memory shape her unique artistic voice.

ABOUT Keerati Jinakunwiphat

Keerati Jinakunwiphat is a choreographer, dance artist, and teacher. Born in Chicago IL, Keerati received her BFA from the Conservatory of Dance at SUNY Purchase and was a recipient of the Adopt-A-Dancer Scholarship. She has additionally studied at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, San Francisco Conservatory of Dance, and Springboard Danse Montreal. She has worked with and performed works of artists such as Kyle Abraham, Nicole von Arx, Trisha Brown, Jasmine Ellis, Hannah Garner, Shannon Gillen, Paul Singh, Kevin Wynn, Doug Varone and more. Keerati joined A.I.M. by Kyle Abraham in 2016 and performed and collaborated with the company for seven seasons.

Keerati has presented her own choreographic works at the Joyce Theater, New Victory Theater, MASS MoCA, Lincoln Center, Chelsea Factory and more. She has been commissioned to set and create works on A.I.M. by Kyle Abraham, New York Choreographic Institute, Houston Contemporary Dance Company, Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company, Bang On A Can, Princeton University, Whim W’him Seattle Contemporary Dance, Rutgers University, Fire Island Dance Festival, and many more.

Keerati has graced the cover as one of Dance Magazine’s ‘25 to Watch’ in 2021. In 2023, she had the honor of becoming the first Asian American woman to be commissioned to choreograph for the New York City Ballet. Additionally, Keerati has been awarded with the Jadin Wong Fellowship Artist of Exceptional Merit by the Asian American Arts Alliance and is a 2023 Princess Grace Award Winner in Choreography. In 2024, Keerati was a NYSCA Grant Recipient and an Artist in Residency at the Baryshnikov Arts Center.

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