Awa Bousso , a proud Detroit native, has trained and 
developed her technique and skills as a professional dancer and 
instructor since age 8. She has over 25 years of experience in 
hop-hop, with 17 years as a professional performer. She has also 
trained in classical styles, such as ballet, jazz, and modern dance. 
As of recently and for the last 12 years, Awa Bousso has 
trained, performed, and traveled both nationally and internationally, 
with Nanou Diapo African Drum and Dance. She guides her family 
(group members) as lead dancer while also continuing to grow in 
her knowledge of traditional West African rhythms and culture.  
Through other volunteer experience, she has taught classes 
on fitness, yoga, healthy lifestyles, as well as coached cheer 
through DPSCD. Her experience in community, leadership roles, 
and mentoring has allowed her to grow as a dynamic instructor 
with the patience and skill needed to instruct all ages.  
As a Certified Health Educational Specialist, one of her 
main visions is to broaden community health resources in the city 
of Detroit. Her focus is nutritional health, physical fitness through 
multiple channels, computer literacy (to broaden community access 
to health information), and private holistic health consultations.