Our Team

Shreya Kella - Founder and President

Hi! My name is Shreya Kella, and I am the founder of Dancing Heals. I have been dancing for 11 years, and my favorite style of dance is hip-hop. My experience in both dance training and teaching dance to younger kids has impacted my passion for using dance arts to improve the headspace of others. Through Dancing Heals, I hope to reach a wider audience that will benefit from the team members’ passion for dance.

Neera Vyas - Vice President and Dancer

Hi, my name is Neera and I have been dancing for nine years. I currently dance at born to dance and have been dancing there for half of those years.  My favourite style is hip-hop, but I’m also trained in jazz, bollywood,kathak and ballet. I’m really excited to start with DancingHeals because it’s gonna be a great opportunity to help the kids in need. 





Siyana Ram - Social Media Manager and Dancer

Hi, I’m Siyana! I’m a junior and have been dancing for 12 years. I currently dance at Rhythmaya and Born2Dance, and my favorite style is hip hop! I have the biggest passion for dance and I love using it as a way to express myself. I can't wait to connect with so many kids through DancingHeals and share the joy and healing power of dance




Advaith Akella - Director of Fundraising

Hi! My name is Advaith Akella, I'm in junior grade and I go to Sage Creek High School. I love to see different styles of music that invoke positive reactions in the mind being created through the passions of high schoolers. I joined DancingHeals because of my passion for music and technology being combined into a symphony that can help those in need. 

Hi, I'm Yash Patil, a sophomore at Del Norte High School and a passionate member of Dancing Heals. I'm here to make a difference by bringing joy and healing through dance. With a love for technology and business, I'm excited to combine my interests to positively impact others and support the mission of DancingHeals.

Yash Patil - Director of Technology

Leah Nonis - Executive Choreographer and Dancer

Hi! My name is Leah Nonis, and I am a sophomore at BI. I currently dance at Born 2 Dance Studio, and I’ve been taking classes there consistently for about two years. I am only experienced in hip-hop, which is also my favorite dance style. 


Gaby Bremer - Director of Communications and Dancer

Hi! I’m Gaby, and I’m 14 and in ninth grade. I’ve been dancing since I was 2 1/2. I’ve been at Born 2 Dance studio since 2014 and competing since 2017. I'm trained in hip-hop jazz ballet and contemporary, but my favorite is contemporary! I hope I can make an impact on these kids!




Meghan Dean - Dancer

Hi! My name is Megan and I’m an eighth grader. I’ve been dancing for 10 years and I currently train at Born 2 Dance Studio. My favorite style is jazz! I joined DancingHeals to share my love of dance with others.



Lily Young - Dancer

My name is Lily Young, and I'm in 8th grade. I've been dancing for 7 years and am currently dancing at Born 2 Dance Studio. It's been such an amazing journey! My favorite dance style is jazz; I love the energy and creativity it allows me to express. Dancing is a huge part of my life, and I’m excited to see where I go next!



Joey Elders - Dancer

Hi, my name is Joey, and I have been dancing for eight years. I currently dance at Born 2 Dance Studio and am in ninth grade. My favourite style is hip-hop, but I’m also trained in jazz, contemporary, and ballet. I’m really excited to start with DancingHeals because it’s going to be a great opportunity to help the kids in need. 


Tejal Newton - Dancer

My name is Tejal Newton, I am in 10th grade. I dance at Born 2 Dance Studio and I have been dancing for around 12 years. My favorite style changes a lot, but most of the time it is contemporary and hip-hop. 



Eliana Lakenbach - Dancer

My name is Eliana Lakenbach. I am 15 years old and in 10th grade at Woodson HS. I’ve danced at Born 2 Dance studio for the past 2 years but I have been dancing for 12 years at other places. My favorite style of dance is jazz or acro. 




Ahana Sarin - Dancer

Hi, my name is Ahana and I have been dancing for about 12 years. I dance at Born 2 Dance Studio, and I am in tenth grade. My favorite dance style is hip hop and I am so excited to start DancingHeals.