India is projected to be the second largest economy by 2050 (PwC, The World in 2050)1 . To achieve such growth, India needs to equip every Indian with the right education and skills. Specifically, girl literacy should be at a hundred percent to make India a $6 trillion economy in 2030 2 . UNICEF says girls are more likely to miss out on school in India.Only 11 percent of women in India hold leadership roles versus 27.3 global5 . This study’s primary objective is healthy growth of girl children with physical activity and build leaders of future via culturally acceptable medium of ‘Performing Art’ (Indian classical dance) for holistic inclusive growth.

Keywords : Dance, Classical Art, Leadership, Women, Girl Child, Empowerment, Health, Physical Activity, Development, Cognitive.