Kai Martinez ’05 at the Academy Awards
Kai Martinez '05 at the Academy Awards
March 28, 2022
Yes! That was a Technite dancing onstage at the 94th Academy Awards!
Kai Martinez ’05 exquisitely danced alongside Sebastián Yatra, performing "Dos Oruguitas.” For Encanto, which won Best Animated Feature, Kai served as Animation Reference Consultant helping create the musical dance numbers. Of Colombian heritage, Kai worked closely with the animation team to help bring the dance sequences to life, advising on movement as well as cultural nuances. Don't miss her Oscars performance!
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