I am a member of the Leela Youth Dance Company (LYDC) which is an audition-based, pre-professional performing group under the artistic direction of kathak artist and educator, Rukhmani Mehta. The program champions excellence in kathak, classical dance of North India and serves as a platform for youth leadership development. Through world-class training and mentorship, the program empowers teens to develop their own voices and become advocates and ambassadors for Indian classical art and culture within their communities and in the world.
For my 16th birthday, I am encouraging my friends and family to donate towards the Leela Youth Dance company in lieu of a gift so that LYDC can host our debut company performance, which will include only youth company members. We are also hoping to plan an East Coast performance tour in 2025 and funds from this donation campaign will help us achieve this goal. Thank you so much for your support in this endeavor.
