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@ellenkimchee

☺️👋🏼 Isaiah 41:10 🫶🏼 A wife, mom, creative director & founder @breakbread_collective 🌱
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Legacy in Motion. Happy. Women’s. Day. I had the honor of producing, creative directing, and choreographing a piece for my MOTHER. She loves K-pop… I’ve worked in the Kpop industry… So, of course, I helped her become the Kpop star that she always been ✨ But this wasn’t just about dance. It was about who was in the room. My halmunee—her mom—came to watch. My sister @estherkim333 the one who first got me into dance, stood beside us. My daughter sat front row, taking it all in. FOUR generations of women, creating, moving, and being present together. Now, with my halmunee’s passing, I see this moment differently—with awe. The lineage of mothers who passed down their traditions in their own way. We’ve always been creators. Whether through sewing, dancing, singing, praising, worshiping, cooking, nurturing—fearless love has always been at the center of it. And I feel so blessed to pass that down to my daughters, Kaya and Kyrie. And because life is good and the people around me are even better, my incredible sisters @sheelaawe and @blairkimchi jumped in as backup dancers… FOR MY MOM. What kind of beautiful, love-filled, down-for-anything friends do I even have?? The way they showed up for this, with so much love and joy, is exactly why I cherish them. As I look back at this production, I see why I do this. It’s never just about movement—it’s about who we move with. It’s about creating spaces where people feel seen, where they feel fearless, where they can step into something bigger than themselves. Whether it’s my mom stepping into a dream, my friends showing up without hesitation, or my daughters witnessing what’s possible—this is why. We all came together to create something that will live beyond just this moment. A joyful memory full of wonder, of conquering fears, of saying yes to something new. A piece of our lineage that will be carried into the next generations—just as it was passed down to us. Produced by @breakbreadcompany 🍞 Videographers/Editor @cinematommy 🎥 #happywomensday #kpop #mothers
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1 year ago
Intention: Full Circle. Here’s a behind-the-scenes video from this project—just me and my mom, talking about music, this experience, and why she let me choose dance as a career. It’s short, but it says everything. But the truth is, this moment isn’t rare for us. It’s just a small glimpse of what we have all the time. My mother has always been my best friend, the person I look up to the most. Fearlessly loving, endlessly supportive, and hands down one of the funniest people I know. Watching this again brings back all the memories—her waiting for me at SF downtown BART at midnight to take me home, taking me to Miami for the very first Hip Hop Internationals, coloring my hair for every show, picking out my outfits, sending me songs. She wasn’t just there for my journey; she was a part of it, in every way. I love how dance can be a language, a bridge, a way to connect. And in this moment, I got to give that back to the person who’s given me everything. The one who never questioned my path, who let me chase this career with full trust. To now be able to invite her into it, to share this with her, feels like a full-circle moment. A reminder that what we create isn’t just for us—it’s something we get to pass down, share, and experience together 🫰🏼 🎥: @unleashed_entertainment Studio: @the_5ith_element
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5 years ago
LoQ Board ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Founder/Head Director ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ @skylerhuang ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Creative Director & Performance Architect ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀@ellenkimchee ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Artistic & Performance Director ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ @lejonnytran ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Content & Culture Director ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ @sheelaawe ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Assistant Director ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ @nocramj ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Captains ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ @kianatangonan ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ @andreducusin_ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ @sabianreign ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ @michaelbxrt ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ @kyler.15 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ - ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🤞🏼 = Locked In ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ A symbol of unity. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ More than choreography - a collective built on trust, culture, alignment, and movement together.
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12 hours ago
Bringing in this weeks energy with everyone’s favorite throwback! Happy monday!!! @usher
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12 days ago
How do you say hi in Korean? 👋🏼
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16 days ago
🩵💙 ✔️create new thangs with @lauramizuno - hallelujah ✔️waking up - hallelujah ✔️being able to express - hallelujah ✔️to be - hallelujah ✔️slowing down - HALLELUJAH “throw off everything that hinders” — Hebrews 12:1
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18 days ago
thank you @rutsdancestudio for a space to be free 🌻 choreography: @lauramizuno & 🙋🏻‍♀️ class assisted & dancer: @iamkaiivibes 🎵: @iamdanileigh GOD
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22 days ago
first time we stepped on stage together —and what a way to worship Jesus. grateful for everyone who was part of this 🌱 thank you @altaerevents dance — @btek_benchung (shoutout to brother ben for choreographing uzu’s part) @iamkaiivibes @dinykim @kdotee @thegenekim vocals — @thelyddz @vincentlacsamana_ @uzuhanmusic @samockmusic production — @samockmusic
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25 days ago
Ellen & Friends | ALTAER Worship Night 2026 - a collaborative performance bringing together dance, vocals, and live music 🙏🏼 every person here helped build this piece from the ground up 🥹 - Dancers: @btek_benchung @dinykim @kdotee @iamkaiivibes @thegenekim @ellenkimchee Vocals: @thelyddz @vincentlacsamana_ @uzuhanmusic Music: @samockmusic - Full Worship on our YouTube 📺 🎥 @_clae #altaer #altaerworshipnight2026 #faith #christiandance
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28 days ago
Happy lovers day! ♥️💕 sending light, love & most of all, laughter!! 🎵 @dallin.dance x @lizzyyysmall
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3 months ago
after my miscarriage, i thought the best option was to quit dance. to stop performing. 
to be a mom, to focus on Kyrie’s heart, to learn how to be a mother of two—and a wife to a CEO. i told myself it would be okay. that laying down what i loved was the right thing to do. 
but as time went on, a deep sadness settled in. i was wrong. very wrong. dance had always been where i processed life—where i poured out emotion, fear, joy, and everything in between. without it, i felt heavy. disconnected. i didn’t realize how much of myself i had quietly laid down too. stepping back onto this stage helped me see it clearly: 
the years i thought i “gave up” were the years i gave up my identity in dance. “the grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures forever.” — isaiah 40:8 everything moves in seasons. flowers bloom, grass grows, then fades—but the seed remains. and that seed is God. steady. faithful. unchanged through every chapter 🌱 my identity is rooted in Jesus, and dance is no longer something i cling to—it’s a gift i get to steward. i had to walk through that season of letting go so new flowers and grass could grow. this time, that growth includes my family and my village. dance feels free again—joy, laughter, and exploring with loved ones. 
like when i taught my grandfather the running man at 8 😌 to return to the stage after three years with @lauramizuno and @peekomiko —what a blessing. we danced together, broke bread together as family, and performed as one. thank you for your heart, talent, and kindness in walking this journey with me. thank you @saintkenneth and @uncommon_voices for inviting me and for creating such a safe, beautiful space to be vulnerable again. this performance marks the beginning of a new love—for dance, for my family, and for myself. merry christmas everyone 🎄 credits:
choreographer: ellen kim
assistant choreographer: @lauramizuno 
dancers: ellen, @lauramizuno @peekomiko (solo section choreographed by miko)
music edit: @migueldotcarlo 
support: my family — @vincentlacsamana_ & @ellekagi 
conference: @uncommon_voices 🎶: @kod.oku
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4 months ago
Blended family. Blended artistry. Two moms connected through Kaya, sharing a moment that mattered. Christmas is almost here, and this moment became bigger than the shoot. Creating in the middle of our real life brought a deeper connection into our blended family. Seeing our daughter watch all of us work together… that part will forever stay with me 🥹 My favorite part? Kaya singing @heatherharvin song while I was choreographing 🫶🏼 Watching her watch us blending what we love, reminded me of what’s possible when we choose to walk out in faith. This is our family, blended. 🥳 Thank you @heatherharvin for trusting me with your vision 😍 I am in awe of YOU! Thank you to the husbands for supporting our purpose, gifts and visions @vincentlacsamana_ @terencedickson 🔥 Thank you @curtis.kuo for capturing our very special moment 🌷✨ #mothers #blendedfamily #blended
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5 months ago