Vandana Hart, creator, host, and Executive Producer of the critically acclaimed Netflix documentary series ‘We Speak Dance’, premiered the series worldwide on January 1, 2018. The groundbreaking series showcased dance as an international language, connecting individuals across diverse cultures in 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, highlighting dance’s capacity for personal transformation and as an instrument for social change. Harts unique understanding of dance as a powerful tool for connection was cultivated during her extensive work for the United Nations and her tenure as a judge on ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ in Kenya, where she witnessed its profound unifying power firsthand.
Her career consistently highlights a dynamic fusion of creative artistry and dedicated humanitarian advocacy, utilizing her platforms to foster global understanding and catalyze positive societal shifts through the universal language of dance.