Community Experiences
Communications Background and Skilled at Working with Children of All Ages
Assisted with Choreography of an Indian Diwali Dance Festival at John Hydock Elementary School in NJ- Oct 2023
Assisted with Execution of Festival Based Community Events at Multiple Camden County Public Library System Branches in NJ- Nov 2023
Choreographed Traditional Indian Dance at Bridgeton Middle School in NJ- May 2024
Executed Festival Based Teaching-Community Workshop At Voorhees Branch Camden County Library NJ- Oct 2024
Teaching Mentor Through Perkins Center for the Arts
My Journey
Being born in the capital of Gujarat-Ahmedabad- I have extensive experience and exposure in traditional Indian dance
I have experience in a variety of Bollywood styles including folk, classical, and fusion dances
My journey from India to Africa and finally to the United States gave me a unique perspective on different cultures and the need for maintaining your ethnic roots despite drastically changing circumstances
I have been involved at numerous cultural events, showcasing my passion and dedication to the art form
Experience Highlights
Skills:
Multi-lingual: Speak 6 languages
Certified to work with children in NJ
Award winning folk-dance & classical Bharatnatyam dance artist
Artistic Highlights:
Women's Day Top 20 Award Winner 2024
Participiated in Multiple Dance Competitions 2023-2024
Judged for Indian Dance Competitions and Fashion Shows Numerous Times 2023-2024
Philadelphia Flower Show Participant 2021-2024
Lead Numerous Events in Community to Foster Cultural Ethnic Inclusivity Awareness 2021-2024
Passion for Dance and Tradition
I have been dancing for over 29 years now. And each day I fall more in love with it. It's not just the beauty of the art form but the history and traditions that go with it. I want to share my passion and heritage with others, so they can understand what these dances, aside from just the visual impact they leave, actually mean.
Those watching may discover a fun new hobby and way to stay in shape too. Traditional dances of all kinds are a challenging physical workout, these are no exception.
Her incredible talent and dedication shine through in every performance
Samer Younes