MEDIA
Annual Reports: 2022
News & Events
Building Tomorrow’s Leaders Today: Aicha’s Story of Growth and Resilience
Student SpotlightWhen Aicha joined DMF Youth three years ago, her world often felt overwhelming. A deeply sensitive and caring child, she struggled to manage her big emotions. The smallest upset...
Building Tomorrow’s Leaders Today: Abdul’s Story
Student SpotlightAt DMF Youth, our mission is about more than teaching dance. It’s about empowering kids to grow into confident, resilient leaders who will shape the future. Abdul, one of our...
Building Tomorrow’s Leaders: Harper’s Journey to Growth and Leadership
Student SpotlightWhen Harper joined DMF Youth 18 months ago, she faced challenges many students do—trouble with impulse control, respecting peers and teachers, and sticking with tasks when they got...
Together Celebration Gala
Celebrating Success: Our Gala Exceeds Expectations! We did it! Thanks to your incredible support, we surpassed our goal and raised $60,130.50 at our 2024 Together Celebration Gala. Your generosity...
Together! DMF Youth’s inaugural showcase was a huge success.
Saturday, June 24, 2023, DMF Youth brought together 60 students, 30 professional dancers/singers, and an audience of donors, funders, parents, and partners to celebrate our impact and raise $35,000...
Executive Director, Lindi Duesenberg, Nominated for Life Changer Award!
January 2023 – DMF Youth's Executive Director, Lindi Duesenberg, has been nominated for the 2021-2022 national LifeChanger of the Year award. Sponsored by the National Life Group Foundation, the...
Teacher Impact Story
Gratitude for Impact Spotlight StoriesMeet one of our teaching artists, Colleen Unda!My name is Colleen Unda and I am a lead Teaching Artist for DMF Youth.You may think DMF Youth’s impact is limited...
Homes for the Homeless Impact Story
Gratitude for Impact Spotlight StoriesMeet Homes for the Homeless (HFH), a DMF Youth partner since 2017!Since inception, DMF Youth has served a unique population of young New Yorkers–homeless youth....
Gratitude for Impact Spotlight Stories
Gratitude for Impact Spotlight StoriesMeet Autumn, a 4th grader from East New York, Brooklyn. When Autumn began programming, she often sat out and refused to participate. She claimed she...
Summer programs with Homes for the Homeless!
DMF Youth has been partnering with Homes for the Homeless (HFH) since 2017 to serve hundreds of kids at HFH shelters in the Bronx. Recently, Homes for the Homeless shared our work at the shelters on...
Registration is OPEN for our Spring Programs!
DMF Youth is dancing into 2021 with another semester of online afterschool programs! This semester, we'll be taking a deep dive into some of our favorite dance genres. From hip-hop and breakdancing...
New Year’s Day Charity Barre Class!
We almost made it! 2021 is right around the corner, and what better way to kick off the new year than with some sweaty, good vibes and charity!? Join DMF Youth founder, Lindi Duesenberg, for a...