Meet Jiya Birdi, a high school senior at Phoenix Country Day School. Jiya's love for dance began when she was just three years old and has trained in numerous forms of dance. She began competing at age 7, developed a love for Indian dance, and has enjoyed teaching young girls in preparation for cultural shows. On her first trip to India, she saw firsthand how children in underserved communities lack access to certain resources that make optimal learning possible. Jiya launched Dance4Dreams in 2024, uniting her love for dance with her commitment to helping children.
Founder
Jiya Birdi
Ambassador
Simon Mathews
Meet Siya Kode, a freshman in high school who loves Bollywood and Classical dance, reading, and baking.
Ambassador
Siya Kode
Ambassador
Aashna Birdi
Meet Simon Mathews, a 9th-grade student at Brophy College Preparatory. He enjoys playing and watching football, running, and exploring the world with his family.
Meet Aashna Birdi, a 9th-grade student at Phoenix Country Day School. She enjoys dancing, singing, hanging out with friends, and helping others.
Ambassador
Kira Patel
Ambassador
Ananya Patel
Meet Ananya Patel, a 15-year-old sophomore at Desert Mountain High School. She likes to bake, read, and do karate
Meet Kira Patel, a 15-year-old sophomore at Desert Mountain High School. She loves to help others, run, and train karate.
Meet Jiya Birdi, a high school senior at Phoenix Country Day School. Jiya's love for dance began when she was just three years old and has trained in numerous forms of dance. She began competing at age 7, developed a love for Indian dance, and has enjoyed teaching young girls in preparation for cultural shows. On her first trip to India, she saw firsthand how children in underserved communities lack access to certain resources that make optimal learning possible. Jiya launched Dance4Dreams in 2024, uniting her love for dance with her commitment to helping children.
Founder
Jiya Birdi
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