about the artist.

kristen mikayla is a 25 year old multi-hyphenate creative, movement artist, and teacher based in atlanta. she is the founder and artistic director of i am, a house of creativity rooted in movement, faith, and community.

through i am, kristen leads multiple branches of her vision: i am kids, a foundational youth program; i am adult company, a project-based performance company; i am sessions, weekly wednesday dance classes; i am digital, her creative studio for branding and visuals; and i am apparel, lifestyle pieces inspired by identity and scripture.

as a freelance creative, kristen works across choreography for artists, creative direction, visuals, short-form content, and studio classes. her passion is helping dancers, artists, and brands bring ideas to life while creating spaces that inspire purpose, identity, and connection.

she holds a BFA in dance performance from the university of florida, where she honed her craft as both a performer and choreographer. her foundation in visual storytelling and performance continues to shape her work today, blending movement, creativity, and faith into everything she builds.

rooted in exodus 3:14, kristen lives by the belief:

“i am because HE is.”