New York Edge
Fatou Diouf is a performing arts professional with extensive experience in dance education and program management. Currently serving as the Performing Arts Program Manager and Artist in Residence Coordinator at New York Edge since September 2022, Fatou also holds the position of Founder, Executive, and Artistic Director at Creative Flow Dance Theatre since June 2023. As a Teaching Artist and Community Facilitator with Camille A. Brown and Dancers, Fatou contributes to initiatives that celebrate African American cultural narratives. Additional roles include founding an inclusive dance club at Purchase College, serving as a teaching assistant in acting and musical theater, and working as a dance instructor at various studios. Fatou’s efforts in marketing, event planning, and curriculum design reflect a commitment to engaging youth through the arts and fostering community involvement. Fatou holds a Bachelor's degree in Theatre/Theatre Arts Management from Purchase College, SUNY.
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New York Edge
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At New York Edge, we believe that every student, regardless of their race, ethnicity, or socioeconomic backgrounds, deserves the opportunity to access their full potential and find their passions. Annually, we provide after school programs to as many as 40,000 students in over 100 schools across all five boroughs, helping them succeed in school and life and developing their leadership skills. A Whole Student Approach Students need healthy minds, bodies, and relationships, as well as creative outlets, to thrive, and New York Edge programs help them develop all four. From homework support and engaging academic activities, to sports and movement, to social-emotional learning and creative activities, our programs offer opportunities to develop in every aspect of their lives. New York Edge gives parents peace of mind that their children are safe, fully engaged, and making progress towards their goals. A Widereaching Community of Support New York Edge weaves a powerful network to support students’ development. From building partnerships with high-profile organizations like the Mets, Knicks, and Columbia University Medical School, to creating volunteer opportunities for professionals to meet and develop relationships with students, to training our staff to be empathetic and involved, New York Edge ensures that students have plenty of role models and supportive adults in their lives.