Welcome to YOUdance! I'm Navya Agrawal, a 16-year-old senior at Randolph High School, and I'm thrilled to share the incredible journey of YOUdance and the fantastic people I've met along the way! This initiative was created out of a passion for dance, stemming from the joy and relaxation it brings me. YOUdance is dedicated to individuals with developmental disabilities, impairments, and mobility limitations, providing them with a unique outlet for expression and creativity. It is something that is just for them and about them. Dance has been my go-to for dealing with stress and anxiety, allowing me to escape the worries of everything else happening around me. I wanted to share that ‘superpower’ with others.
Throughout my high school journey, I have loved my time studying dance at The Dance Connection studio in Rockaway, New Jersey, participating in the Randolph High School Advanced Dance Class, and engaging with and becoming President of the Dance Outreach Club at Randolph High School. I have explored a variety of styles, including ballet, hip hop, lyrical, and contemporary, integrating techniques from each genre and tailoring the therapeutic use of dance to cater to a diverse range of YOUdance members, allowing them to address self-care, physical, emotional, and mental health challenges with ease and empowerment.