The Leader

Anaya was the first Grade 9 student in the history of Kahaani—UWCSEA East’s annual student-led dance production that celebrates Indian culture and raises funds for the school’s Kolkata Global Concern, which supports people with disabilities in Kolkata—to be selected as a dance lead. As a leader, she was responsible for choreographing a piece based on the year’s theme, training a group of 30 boys and girls, conceptualizing and teaching the entire performance, and coordinating costume selection and organization. It was an extraordinary opportunity for a 14-year-old, but a testament to the leadership, creativity, and responsibility she demonstrated—qualities that earned her the trust and confidence of the Kahaani lead team.