Dancing Heals was founded on the belief that dance can be more than just entertainment—it can be a powerful source of healing. Its founder, Shreya Kella, a lifelong dancer, noticed early on that while dance brought personal joy and success, what truly stood out was the happiness it brought to others. The smiles and joy sparked by performances made it clear that dance had the power to lift people’s spirits, especially during difficult times.

After researching the therapeutic effects of dance, including its ability to release endorphins and reduce stress and anxiety, the founder was inspired to use dance as a tool for healing. This led to the creation of Dancing Heals, a nonprofit dedicated to improving children's mental and emotional well-being through personalized dance messages.

By partnering with pediatric hospitals and community organizations, Dancing Heals delivers messages of hope and joy to children facing illness. Each video is tailored to the child’s unique personality and features a favorite song and a heartfelt message from their family.

Dancing Heals continues to grow, bringing together dancers, or “Healers,” and advisors to spread the healing power of dance and make a meaningful difference in the lives of children.

All funds raised by DancingHeals will contribute to the International Association of Dance Medicine and Science; an organization that researches the physical and psychological benefits of dance, focusing on therapeutic uses of dance to support mental health and well-being in youth.