Teaching artist Testimonials
FEMMEL DE LA ROSA
Salsa/Bachata/Merengue
“In Dance to Unite I get to be part of the change I want to see in the world. We get to open the eyes of our hearts as we come together to celebrate our differences and similarities, learning to love each and every one of them. Dance is our tool to share and embrace who we are.”
MONICA LEE
Latin Ballroom
"Dance is a tool in which one can discover their true self and those around them."
KATHY CHEN
World Fusion
“Dance is a universal language that brings people together regardless of their background. Dance to Unite uses dance as a vehicle to inspire students to treat others with love, kindness, and compassion.”
PRATIKSHA NIKAM
Bollywood
“Uniting the traditions, cultures and souls through the rhythm of dance.”
KOHTARO KOSUGIYAMA
World Fusion
“Every time when I come to class, the kids come to us and give us hugs. Knowing that they are very excited about Dance to Unite makes me feel very happy to be a part of this positive force. Every single second with Dance to Unite is my treasure.”
TESS McCHAREN
Jazz
“Dance to Unite is by far the best part of my week. I’m so grateful to be part of an organization that allows me to share what I love and gives kids the opportunity to be part of something that teaches kindness, unity, and dance.”
TAL ADANI
Yoga
"When children learn to recognize and embrace the light in themselves they are able to recognize and embrace the light in others."
SOFI ANDREWS
Jazz
“I found Dance to Unite after facing burnout from dance. It rekindled my love for dance, and I look forward to the class every week! I am thrilled to now be using dance, one of my greatest joys, to facilitate community, kindness, and unity.”
KAYLA ARMSTRONG
Hip-Hop
"Dance to Unite is a place where dance, culture and self expression are fused to help kids grow to have a better understanding of people & diversity. By exposing kids to different cultures, we help them to be able to see the world and embrace cultures without the passport."
EMILY ANTON
Ballet
“Dance has a beautiful power to unite people because it transcends language and speaks directly to the heart."
SOFIA GONZALEZ
Salsa
“Our greatness is not what we have but what we can give. Dance to Unite allows me to give back to a community that like me, did not have opportunity to take dance classes.”
KATE ENGELHART
World Fusion
"Dance to Unite is investing in the celebration of unity and a future of peace.”
VAISHALI SINHA
Kathak/ Bollywood
"Dance is a universal language that speaks a thousand words, without uttering a single one."
NAMRATA PATEL
Bharatanatyam
"Never did I think I would be teaching Traditional Indian Dance to kids in Chinatown. The integration of cultures is inspiring, and it is my wish to continue and do such important work in the future."
THOMAS CLAYTON
Hip-Hop
“What you do speaks so loud that I cannot hear what you say.”
JACQUELINE MIZRAHI
Zumba
"Imagine if Dance to Unite was in every school, it would change the world!"
JULIYA ABDULLAYEVA
Jazz
"Last year I was and assistant at Dance to Unite and I absolutely loved it. This year I'm coming back as a teacher and I'm very excited about that."
MEHRNOUSH MIRZAEI-REYES
Belly Dance
"I believe that in dance the body translates the music. What better way to make a culture visible?"