Our team.
Hanna Karpus, Founder - CEO
Hanna is a rising senior at Calabasas High School, class of 2026. She discovered her love for movement at the age of 4 when she started rhythmic gymnastics, later moving to ballet, and has been a professional ballroom dancer for over 12 years. With a heart for teaching, Hanna has worked with children ages 3-16, inspiring them through dance, and even participated in competitions.
Hanna is truly dedicated to making a positive impact on the community. Dance 4 Hope has been a long-term project for her, and she's incredibly excited to see it all come together, grow, bringing joy, creativity, and kindness to everyone involved.
Alisa Rainin - Vice President
Alisa is a rising junior at Calabasas High School, class of 2028. She has attended dance classes from a young age and has been training in ballet, jazz, contemporary, hip-hop, tap, and musical theater for over 10 years.
With a big heart for giving back to the community, Alisa loves using dance to bring joy, confidence, and creativity to kids. She has worked with children of various ages, inspiring them through movement and expression.
Dance 4 Hope LA is her long-term project dedicated to bringing dance to underprivileged communities in Los Angeles. She is incredibly excited to grow this nonprofit and create meaningful impact through connection, kindness, and hope.
The Board
At Dance 4 Hope, we believe in the power of teamwork over titles. Rather than assigning individual roles, our board works together to make everything happen — from social media and event planning to leading groups and organizing activities. Everyone brings something unique to the table, and we’re so thankful for their passion and dedication. Our current members include Alisa Rainin, Nica Sorokine, Giana Mucci, Elinor Nisali, Ella Vaknin, Emily Tatoosi, Camille Ravinovich & Bella Simon.