ABOUT US | Step into the Light

Roshni, meaning Light in several languages,
aspires to work with those at the margins.

Tell them stories, but more importantly tell their stories.

Our Motivation

Ubuntu!

Ubuntu according to wikipedia means, 'humanity towards others' or ' the belief in a universal bond of sharing that connects all humanity.

Indeed, I Am because We Are.

Vision

To use Art to promote

Inclusion and Empathy.

To share stories with those at the margins but more importantly help them tell their own stories.

What we do

We use Art to Uplift, Heal, and Inspire.

Through our programs and events, we work to create bridges between minority cultural groups and the mainstream.

Community

We work with diverse cultural groups, namely refugees/immigrants, people with disabilities, seniors, and the homeless.

Founder/Artistic Director

Deepali Lindblom

In India, I didn't dance. In Sweden, I realized that I would like to dance. In Canada, I became a successful professional dancer. But it was in the US, I realized the power of dance. When I held my newborn and wondered what kind of world he would grow up in.

Team Roshni

Abraham Elahmadi

Abraham Elahmadi is a freshman at the BFA

program at the University of Colorado, Boulder.

He has been acting and modeling out of Denver

for over 4 years, including roles in The Diary of

Anne Frank and Pippin.

He has acted in numerous short films with

members of the Colorado Film School and

done professional work for Sesame Street,

Macy's, and The 3rd Way Center.

Jezsenne Turner

Jezsenne is a Senior at East High School. Last year, she debuted as an Intern at Roshni summer camp for youth as an assistant teacher and camp coordinator.

She is also a part of the women and youth ensemble group and will be performing again at the forrthcoming New American Arts Festival.

Jezsenee lives in Montbello with her parents and two younger brothers and has an avid interest in digital media. She aspires to become an actor.

Victoria Green

Victoria has worked in theatre for over a decade and has experience in stage management, costume design, props builder, sound and light crew, etc. They are excited to work this summer on the colorful, fun, and original show of Aly & the Genie as the costume designer and props master. This is their first show with Roshni. She has also had the wonderful opportunity to work on their pilot project of Sew and Sing.

She And looking forward to future projects with Roshni and is working on a script for the September New American Arts Festival.

Art Promotes Empathy

Dance, besides promoting health and wellbeing, is a delightful medium to come together. It is specifically effective when people come diverse and cultural backgrounds.

Given time, it provides the right stimulus and setting for a better understanding of self and others in the group. It fosters confidence and encourages dialogue. An opportunity to learn, share information, and show, that in spite of our differences, we are inextricably connected.