Diana Hernandez ’26, a nursing major from the Bronx and director of Synergy, shares how the hip-hop dance team has become one of Boston College’s most dynamic creative communities. What started as a space to learn choreography evolved into a family built on trust, collaboration, and artistic expression. In this episode, Diana discusses what makes Synergy unique among BC’s dance groups, how she bridges the gap between new and experienced dancers, and what it means to lead a team that performs both on and off campus. Tune in to discover how Synergy continues to move the BC community — one beat at a time.
0:00 | Welcome to Discover Boston College with George Kaparis ’27.
0:18 | Meet Diana Hernandez ’26, the director of Synergy.
0:38 | What is Synergy, and how does the team represent BC’s hip-hop scene?
0:53 | What makes Synergy’s style and community stand out from other dance groups?
1:50 | How does the team balance members with different levels of dance experience?
2:33 | “Trust the process” — how Synergy practices and builds confidence together.
2:47 | What’s been Diana's favorite part about leading Synergy as director?
3:01 | Behind the scenes — creative direction, choreography, and team vision.
3:42 | How has Synergy shaped Diana's college experience and friendships at BC?
4:06 | Collaborating across campus and performing off-site — expanding Synergy’s reach.
4:47 | How listeners can stay connected — Instagram and upcoming events.
5:22 | Thank you for tuning into this episode of Discover Boston College!
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