upcoming grant deadline: 05/15/2024
Since she was 7 years old, Lanica has performed Cambodian classical court dance in the Greater Philadelphia region. She has taught Cambodian classical dance on a volunteer basis for five years and developed programming that connects this form of dance with identity and community. Lanica is dedicated to youth development and Cambodian American empowerment by creating safe havens for creative expression and preserving and reclaiming culture and traditions, as well as keeping it relevant.