Deepali Lindblom

Festival Director

Deepali is a professional Dancer Actor Storyteller (deepali.ca) she is also the founder of ROSHNI and its Artistic Director.

Deepali has over 12 years of experience in initiating and executing artistic projects, including festivals in various countries. She is thrilled to be spearheading her first festival in the US. Being from the Himalayas (Darjeeling), she is thrilled to make her home in the Rockies. 

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In India, I didn’t dance. In Sweden, I decided to dance. In Canada, I reached the height of a professional dancer. But it was only in the US, I realized the power of dance to empower.

Alex Romberg

Outreach and Marketing, Graphic Designer

Alex has an MFA in Theatre Directing, from East 15 Acting School in London. Alex spent 2 years on the sound crew at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre. Alex has also worked/studied in Barcelona, Moscow, Bali, and Edinburgh. She is the founder of the Bewilderness Theatre Company (https://www.alex-rom.com).

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When we stay enclosed in our bubbles, our ideas and solutions to local problems become less creative. However, when we give ourselves the chance to form new connections and be opened up to alternate perspectives, we can walk away feeling enriched."

Julie Whalen

Senior Outreach

Julie founded Time4Tap, a senior dance group in Aurora. She also choreographs and performs for several senior groups including performing for the Denver Nuggets. 

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As a child, I shied away from dancing but in high school, I got the opportunity to choreograph and perform in West Side Story. Though it is one of my most cherished memories, I didn't start dancing again until I was 41 years and at 52, I started tap dancing and started Time4Tap. Through it, my goal is to help other seniors reawaken their buried aspirations and expressions through Art. I am delighted to be a part of NAAF and hopefully inspire other seniors.