Dance runs in Annie Ferdous’s veins; she can’t imagine not dancing. Being away from Bangladesh, she realized the need to teach traditional dances. Everywhere she went, people discovered she was a Bangladeshi folk dancer and asked her to teach their kids. In New York, while Indian Classical dance teachers were plenty, there was a gap in Bangladeshi folk dance representation. So, she took it upon herself to share the folk dances she learned back home. Since day one in New York, she has been dedicated to passing on this knowledge and keeping her cultural heritage alive.

The folk dances of Bangladesh are profound narratives of rural life. The uniqueness of the folk dances have captivated both American audiences and surprised Bangladeshi communities in New York. These dances are visual reflections of Bangladesh’s villages. When parents see their children performing these dances, it’s like a journey back home, evoking the memories they left behind.

Her interactive sessions during performances and dance workshops in America bring together diverse audiences, sparking a keen interest among non-Bengali spectators in discovering the unique props and their traditional usage, which were unfamiliar to them. This curiosity leads to engaging discussions and inquiries, allowing her to introduce elements of Bangladeshi culture that were previously unknown to these audiences.