Vandana Hart

Vandana Hart is the creator and host of ‘We Speak Dance’, a documentary series that premiered worldwide on Netflix on January 1, 2018. This series explores dance as an international language, connecting individuals across different cultures. Hart’s understanding of dance as a tool for connection developed during her work for the UN and while serving as a judge on ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ in Kenya. She identified dance as a powerful medium to unite people, facilitate personal transformation, and act as an instrument for social change.

Hart has traveled to over 80 countries, where she has conducted dance workshops, choreographed music videos, and consulted for the UN on issues related to women’s rights and youth empowerment. Her academic background includes training at the Alvin Ailey School of Dance, studies in Global Affairs at NYU, and a Master’s degree from the London School of Economics. In 2023, she also appeared as an actress in the music video for ‘Purple Disco Machine: Bad Company’.

Her career trajectory highlights a fusion of artistic expression and humanitarian work. ‘We Speak Dance’ showcased diverse dance forms and cultural practices across locations such as Lagos (Nigeria), Vietnam, Beirut (Lebanon), Bali (Indonesia), and Paris (France). Each episode demonstrated how regional dance styles reflect and influence local communities and broader societal shifts.