The Kahaani dance showcase has truly been so enriching and captivating and I’m very fortunate to have had the opportunity to participate in the showcase this year – especially considering we finally got to interact with some of the individuals from the NGO the showcase supports, Voice of World.
Considering Kahaani has been an event I’ve participated in since the start of high school, the biggest learning outcome for me was LO4 (Commitment). From the beginning, I was able to show commitment in this event as I was constantly engaged in the rehearsals and I would ensure I was caught up by rehearsing in my personal time. That was almost like a mini goal I set for myself, and I adhered by that to demonstrate my commitment. Additionally, I also identified the relationship between LO4 and LO2 (Challenge), as I knew that inevitably, I’d have obstacles that I’d need to confront such as other commitments and I demonstrated my commitment to Kahaani and other activities to keep engaged with all of my commitments. From Kahaani, I truly believe I have improved in my personal management, as I have challenged myself to demonstrate commitment and perseverance and through that, I have automatically been able to more efficiently organise myself and my activities.
Moreover, as I mentioned earlier, this Kahaani was the first year I had the opportunity to interact with the NGO. It was rather eye-opening (LO6 – global value) as it allowed me to comprehend the extent to which we can bridge creativity and activity with global engagement and how effective it can truly be. The people from Voice of World showed us directly the impact UWC involvement had on their facilities, and personally, I found it reassuring that our commitment and hard work into the event was having a productive and measurable positive effect in their organisation. Additionally, with (LO7 – Ethics), I allowed myself to clarify the purpose of this dance showcase as although I was having fun, it was as important for me to fathom the cause that this was for. While celebrating art and activity, I also had to understand how the expression of such art would be suitable and appropriate for the context it was in.
On the whole, Kahaani 2019 was an experience that was full of learning and experiences that I will cherish forever. Here are some videos of our final performance.