We are very fortunate to have so many talented staff within our DFYF family and we’re excited you can meet them as they share their skills and talents through our instructional videos. Youth are encouraged to invite parents and friends to join our sessions. We hope you learn, create, get active, get still, and have a little fun during this time of isolation.
Ms. Audri and Ms. LaTonya teach us new dances each week and give us the opportunity to get active in a very fun way.
Dance choreographed to:
About the instructors:
Ms. LaTonya received her BFA in Dance from Wright State. She is the dance instructor at Ohio Avenue Youth Center. Her fun fact: I have traveled to the Bahamas!
Ms. Audri received her BA in Psychology and teaches dance at Crittenton Center. Her message: All my life I was told dance is meant to be a hobby, not a career. I was also told I didn’t have the body type to pursue dance. That discouraged me from majoring in dance in college, although I still took dance classes and joined dance teams. After being very unhappy in the jobs I took after graduating, I decided to pursue my true passion of dance. I have been teaching for 4 years now! I never thought it to be possible.
Get still with Ms. Ali as she guides us through breathing exercises, yoga poses, and meditations and teaches mindfulness techniques you can use anytime.
- Mindfulness & guided breathing exercises
- Step by step yoga flow
- Guided Meditation - older kids and adults
Join Ms. Joy as she walks us through simple, fun and creative art projects with step by step instructions and a challenge to add your own unique flair.
About the instructor:
Ms. Joy graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts. She teaches art at Ohio Avenue Youth Center. Her fun facts: I love ice cream, traveling, music, and Columbus!
Join Mr. Deonte and Mr. Jason as they provide music education and demonstrate the fun you can have playing instruments.
- Lesson #1 - collaboration & instrumentation, rhythm & blues
- Lesson #2 - rhythm vs beat
- After-school staff wish us a Lovely Day
- Fine China - Steel Band Cover
Get active with Mr. Darryl and Mr. Jamar as they provide workouts showing us the right way to do exercises and take us through sports drills and tips for success.
About the instructors:
Mr. Darryl studied Exercise Physiology. His expertise is fitness, nutrition, and performance training. His fun fact: I am in the process of writing a book.
Mr. Jamar has his degree in Sports Management with a Masters in Recreation Administration/Youth Development. His expertise is youth development and coaching basketball. His fun facts: I have an 8 year old daughter and I have traveled to Jamaica, Costa Rica, Cancun, and the Dominican Republic.
Ms. Laurise is sharing all kinds of fun tips, DIY projects, and “how to” instruction.
- Starting your own shoe customization business - cleaning shoes - Ms. Laurise
- Message to 2020 Graduates - Mr. Jamar
- Music + Art
- After-school staff say have a Lovely Day
- Girl's Group - self care & DIY facial mask
- Random Quarantine Hobbies - Mr. Jamar
- Helping around the house with Mr. Chip
- Up-cycling your clothes DIY - Ms. Audri
- Dealing with Quarantine - Mr. Jamar
- Academic & Athletic Fitness - Mr. Jamar