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Kahina's insights on equity, dance, and leadership have been featured across major platforms
Ballet's diversity has "absolutely been a product of diversity and inclusion," says Haynes. "To her, this lineage makes today's complaints about 'woke culture' both misleading and ahistorical." As the Kennedy Center reshapes its vision, Kahina reframes the conversation around what classical ballet has always been.
Princeton Alumni Weekly
(October 2025)
Kahina Haynes '11 was told her complexion was "too distracting" for a prestigious ballet company. Today, she leads the Dance Institute of Washington, where she's building a different kind of ballet world—one where everyone belongs on stage
Princeton Alumni Weekly
(May 2024)
As Executive Director of The Dance Institute of Washington, Kahina Haynes is a passionate arts activist dedicated to advancing equity in community health through education, creative practices, and advocacy. Her work has earned her a seat on the President's Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition.
Health and Fitness Revolution
(Nov 2023)
Kahina Haynes, daughter of Guyanese business professor Floyd Haynes, was appointed to the President's Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition, using her platform to make a difference in the lives of young people
Stabroek News
(March 2023)