2025 Anna & Raven Star 99.9 Danceathon to support the Tiny Miracles Foundation
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For the 4th consecutive year, the Bollywood Boutique and Dance studio dancers gave everyone a glimpse into varied dance forms from India. Their first performance gave a taste of the Punjab, Sindh, Gujarat and Maratha. For their second performance, Dance
365 divas transported the audience to the south of India, then to the states of Bengal and Rajasthan ending their journey with “RANG” meaning color, representing the culturally rich tapestry “That is India 
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365 divas transported the audience to the south of India, then to the states of Bengal and Rajasthan ending their journey with “RANG” meaning color, representing the culturally rich tapestry “That is India ”Choreographed by Yashasvi & Jigna,
Jigna is an accountant by profession and Artist by passion, She is a teacher and an owner at Bollywood Boutique and Studio, a place where you can learn to play Indian Instruments, dance and all Indian arts.
Yashasvi loves to spread joy through dance. She is a holistic health practitioner, American heart association CPR Training coordinator with Westport Volunteer EMS, was at 280 last year and is currently at 346 of her goal of 365 videos for her "Dancercise with Loved ones" project. You can join her on Wednesdays at 9.45 am or 8pm at the LA fitness in Norwalk or in the MAG room, level 2, at the SONO mall, every Tuesday at 6pm for zumba with her dear friend and instructor extraordinaire Christina.
They were joined by 12 amazing ladies that took the time out of their schedules to learn these routines, to raise funds for the Tiny miracles foundation. A little bit about the “Dance
365 " divas:
1.Joanne is a proud wife and mom of 2, she loves Zumba and all kinds of dance!
2.Hima a nurse practitioner DNB APRN at Yale New Haven, mom of 2, loves caring for her patients, reading, writing poems, dancing and Bollywood music.
3. Shilpa is a realtor, mom of 2, winner of Ms Bharat Connecticut state pageant in elite category and recently walked the ramp at New York fashion week. She loves giving back to community by combining her passion of canvas-art, dance and singing to raise funds for causes.
4.Anjali is an engineer by profession, a high-energy diva who loves expressing herself through dance/zumba..Whether it’s on the dance floor or in everyday life, she brings passion, movement, and enthusiasm to everything
5.Sweta is a proud home cook and mom of 2 with a passion for cooking and Dance, with thousands of followers on her YouTube and Instagram where she posts delicious healthy recipes most everyday. She is always up for trying new things and challenging herself.
6.MJ is a long time resident of Norwalk with a love of dance and devotion to community service. Her team has been preparing and serving a Thanksgiving luncheon, 25 years and counting to anyone and everyone that walks in, at the Cornerstone community church in Norwalk.
7 Chandana is a dedicated mom, wife, and a working professional who cherishes time with loved ones, enjoys exploring food and travel, and is reconnecting with her culture through Bollywood dance. She approaches life with an open mind, generous heart, and a passion for learning and growth.
8 Kate, wife, mom of 3, events coordinator for JumpSTARs, End of Life Doula, and manager of the Connecticut Death Collective. This is Kate’s 4th consecutive year participating in this danceathon and she has come all the way from Old Saybrook, to help raise funds for the Tiny Miracles foundation.
9. Natalia Bates is a content creator spreading positivity and light. A dancer, gym enthusiast, and she recently modeled with her daughter at New York Fashion Week! A Wife and mom of 2, with a passion for Networking, Natalia loves bringing the community together
10 Valerie has a talent for all things artistic and a passion for dance and fitness. She is full time art teacher and also teaches classes in fitness, zumba and dance to all ages. Her husband and 2 college kids mean the world to her and they are always planning something fun and adventurous on their breaks together!
11 Mandy, a professional chef at Senior Living, is a joyful high energy dance enthusiast who enjoys hiking, cooking, good times and good food with friends in her spare time
12 Carrie is a mom of 2 beautiful daughters, a zumba instructor and a personal trainer with a passion for health and fitness. As a nutrition and fitness coach, she teaches various group fitness classes and loves helping people.
