The Yana Lewis Dance Company and Junior Jazz class performed classical ballet and jazz, and conducted a workshop in jazz for the children. After the performances, the children were invited onto the stage to learn a section of a dance that they had seen, giving them the chance to experience the movements themselves, and allowing them to dance together with Yana's students and experienced dancers. This inspired both creativity and enjoyment, evident from the excitement and enthusiasm of the children crowding the stage by the end of the show. The event was organised by the packaging company Sealed Air.

Yana directed and produced the 2-hour dance show comprising of a range of dance styles, from ballet pieces based on the story of "Narni" and the children's story "Jellybabies in Fairyland" performed by the youngest Pre-Primary and Primary ballet students. YLDC performed a selection from their repertoire, and all students from the various ballet grades danced in one or more pieces, including Grade 2's "I Hate Homework" and "L'Entrada Magnifica de Torero". Junior Jazz students presented the piece "Graffiti". Months of hard work and extreme dedication from Yana and her students resulted in a successful performance. This show was a first of its kind in India with the participation of over 150 children and adults - a fantastic experience for both the dancers and the audience.

Organised by the Inner Wheel Club of Bangalore, the women's wing of the Rotary movement, the event was held to raise funds for Mitra Jyothi, a City-based organisation, headed by Madhu Singhal,a visually challenged lady herself, offering educational and rehabilitation facilities for people with disabilities, helping to integrate them into mainstream society and become independent and confident in achieving their goals. The funds were destined for building a new facility for the organisation, adding to the already existing Talking Book Library, Gyana Vahini Recording Centre, Braille Transcription Centre, and Training and Job Placement programmes. The event raised about Rs. 3 lakh for Mitra Jyothi.

Yana directed and produced the 2-hour dance show comprising of a range of dance styles, from ballet pieces based on the story of "Narni" and the children's story "Jellybabies in Fairyland" performed by the youngest Pre-Primary and Primary ballet students. YLDC performed a selection from their repertoire, and all students from the various ballet grades danced in one or more pieces, including Grade 2's "I Hate Homework" and "L'Entrada Magnifica de Torero". Junior Jazz students presented the piece "Graffiti". Months of hard work and extreme dedication from Yana and her students resulted in a successful performance. This show was a first of its kind in India with the participation of over 150 children and adults - a fantastic experience for both the dancers and the audience.

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