Students are learning a folk dance called 'Masala Bhangra,' started by Queens resident Sarina Jain.
NEW YORK -- Middle school students are learning a South Asian folk dance called 'Masala Bhangra.' It was started by a Queens woman to promote physical fitness and a sense of belonging.Sarina Jain is unstoppable.Jain is teaching her unique Indian cardio fitness program at M.S. 217 with the following message:'Take care of your health. It's so important, not only physically but mentally,' Jain said.
Don't be embarrassed of where you come from. Get an education, and I want to give that to the kids now,' Jain said.Thursday marked Jain's first time teaching middle school students and it went so well, the school is working to have her back in the future.'She has given them the opportunity to be comfortable in who they are, to celebrate who they are,' M.S. 217 Principal Patrick Burns said.Jain's message resonated with many students.
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