By Aashna Shah
Dance4Smiles is making waves once again, hosting its third dance workshop at its very own Syosset High School! Through a collaboration with the Indian Cultural Club, Dance4Smiles was able to bring students together for an afternoon filled with energy, creativity, and culture.
A huge thank you goes out to the talented dance teachers, Smera Gandhi, Sanvi Nair, and Anjali Thomas, who generously shared their skills and passion for dance. They taught participants exciting choreography and created a welcoming environment where everyone felt encouraged to participate, regardless of their dance experience.
The workshop was a wonderful opportunity for students to connect with one another, celebrate South Asian culture, and step outside of their comfort zones while learning something new.
Dance4Smiles continues to grow its mission of spreading joy and bringing communities together through the art of dance. This third workshop was another successful milestone, and everyone had an absolute blast. We can't wait to see what Dance4Smiles has planned next!
Aashna Shah is an Indian American sophomore at Syosset High School interested in business and storytelling. She hopes to use the Kaleidoscope as a pathway to uplift underserved communities. She serves as the Submission Coordinator for Kaleidoscope, where she helps curate and elevate youth voices through storytelling.