Dance is the hidden language of the soul.
Martha Graham
Art is an expression that crosses the boundaries of ages, ethnic backgrounds and even disabilities. It has been known to improve and enhance the physical, mental and emotional well-being of individuals. Avenues such as dancing, music and movement have allowed volunteers to bond with beneficiaries and been a successful mode of therapeutic intervention.
Y-Dance is a monthly outreach programme conducted at Bishan Home for the Intellectually Disabled. Volunteers are paired 1-to-1 with their buddies to teach simple dance movements and through this programme, not only do beneficiaries enjoy a fun and exciting full body workout, they also improve their self-confidence and interpersonal skills. The dance moves taught are simple and easy to follow, conveying the message that anyone can dance!
About University-Y@NTU
University-YMCA Nanyang Technological University (Uni-Y NTU) is a university service club of YMCA of Singapore in NTU that aims to develop and empower youth to be servant leaders who will impact our local and international communities.
YMCA of Singapore is a volunteer-based Christian organisation that seeks to serve and impact all members of the community, regardless of race, language or religion, through programmes, services and enterprises to develop the body, mind and spirit.
Uni-Y NTU seeks to fulfill the mission of the YMCA of Singapore to nurture community champions by providing volunteering platforms for university students to receive holistic enrichment while creating positive social impact.
Uni-Y has 2 main areas of focus – Social Impact & Holistic Enrichment which offer a variety of programmes to engage youths to step out of their comfort zones and step up to serve the community.
