Akshara Kumar at TEDx@WilsonHighSchool
Akshara Kumar, a senior at Wilson High School, has been a dancer and performer ever since the age of four. She has been trained in ballet, tap, jazz, and Bharatanatyam, an ancient form of Indian classical dance that consists of telling stories and descriptions about Hindu mythology through movements, poses, and hand gestures. She has been learning Bharatanatyam for nine years, and loves presenting her dance and culture at various venues, including temples, school events, and community functions. Along with performing, Akshara enjoys spending time with her friends and family and is actively involved in her school and community. As the Vice-President of Wilson #39;s Key Club and a member of Student Government, she has participated in many fundraising and volunteering efforts both in and around Wilson. She also recently had the opportunity to represent Wilson at the Berks Outstanding Young Women #39;s Competition and received second runner-up and the Keystone Award. Her ultimate aspiration is to pursue her love of medicine by majoring in biochemistry in college and becoming a doctor. In thespirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance ...From:TEDxYouthViews:1 0ratingsTime:15:10More inEducation
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