Biography

Her mother, a choreographer, started her in dance at the age of five. She made her stage debut in "The Nutcracker," and later danced with the Omaha Ballet. She began acting in local productions of "The King and I" and "The Little Match Girl." She attended the Interlochen Arts Academy in Michigan, and there developed an interest in African dance. She won a scholarship to the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and performed with them professionally.
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Child of the theater, Midwest native, Monica McSwain has danced, sung and acted her way into the hearts of Broadway, feature film, television and Disney audiences. In addition to her vast filmography credits, Monica also continues to work in theater. You can see her starring as Kai Niambi/ "Baby Girl" in the acclaimed musical "Voices".

Monica is a dance producer, choreographer and performing artist. Her credits include the honored position of dancing with legendary Michael Jackson (hired as only one of a three female dance trio). She has choreographed for celebrities such as "That's So Raven!" sensation, Raven Symone and worked with "Ugly Betty's" Vanessa Williams and more. As a member of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG), AFTRA and Actors Equity (AEA), Monica has led on Broadway, in box office feature films (including Red Eye etc.), starred on national television (including on Primetime, Showtime, Lifetime, etc.), in musicals, and in over 50 national television commercials (including Doritoes, Crest, Toys R Us, McDonald's, Out Back Restaurant, AT&T etc, with billboard and in magazines appearances (including Ebony, Glamour etc.). Monica's work as a Choreographer and Dance Producer has commissioned her to produce concerts for dance companies, repertories for recording artists with labels such as RCA and GRP, for numerous cotillions and runway shows for stages across the globe.

Monica McSwain is an actress and more. She has worked with Usher, Brandy, Director Wes Craven, Choreographer Hi-Hat and director Debbie Allen to name a few. Monica has been honored with numerous awards and full scholarships (which include The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater appearing with their main company and received full scholarship).

When she is not shooting, Monica shares her passion for the arts while teaching classes and workshops in acting & multiple dance styles including Hip hop, Ballet, Modern, Contemporary/Jazz, Stylized Ballroom and African, additionally, coaching competitive athletes and dancers to award winning status. Monica believes in balancing career with life and has recently returned from doing missions in the US and overseas in Africa.
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