On Jan 26, 2017, over 50 children from Thayi Mane orphanage performed in fulfilling a dream, a

drance program held to unprivileged children persue their talent and passion for the artform. Held at

Bengaluru’s famous Chowdiah memorial hall, the event was the brainchild of Manisha Mehta, a 46

year old chartered accountant with a dancer’s soul. The founder of dance kala, an institute that teaches

different forms of dance to kids, Manish strongly believes in following your heart and this is her way

of giving back to the society.