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VT Fitness dance program

VT Fitness dance program . A proposal by Lily Mochary. Introduction . About Lily Dancer all my life passionate dancer Ballet (my “sport” growing up) HighTech for 2 years Became instructor for VT Fitness in Spring 2012, needed dance outlet Teach CARDIO DANCE and ZUMBA

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VT Fitness dance program

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  1. VT Fitness dance program A proposal by Lily Mochary

  2. Introduction • About Lily • Dancer all my life passionate dancer • Ballet (my “sport” growing up) • HighTech for 2 years • Became instructor for VT Fitness in Spring 2012, needed dance outlet • Teach CARDIO DANCE and ZUMBA • Original thought- no where on campus to take a dance class • About Liz • Dancer all her life • XDF, HHC, Salsa • Social outlet • Gateway into fitness • Teach Zumba, BodyJam, Step • Original thought- no dance programs why???

  3. Health Benefits PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGICAL • Cardiovascular conditioning • Bone density • Coordination* • Balance* • Posture • Muscle strength • Flexibility* • Weight loss/weight management • Body awareness • Increased energy levels • Interval training • Reduce stress and chronic fatigue • Improve self esteem and confidence* • Successful aging* • Improve memory* • Group camaraderie and improved social relationships • Reduced risk for Alzheimers and Dimentia • Increases cognitive functions • Reduce symptoms of depression

  4. Growing Popularity Television Gym “Dancing with the Stars” “So You Think You Can Dance” “America’s Best Dance Crew” “All the Right Moves” Step Up movies • Zumba- latin inspired • Barre- ballet barre inspired • BodyJam- dance class inspired • Pole Dancing Fitness • Bollywood • Hip hop cardio • Belly dance • Buti – yoga and dance • NIA- martial arts and dance • Hip Hop Abs, Turbo Jam-Beach Body • EXPO- whip it, hip hop pilates, cardio dance party, UJamfitness • Rhythm in Motion

  5. Dance Fitness v.Dance Class DANCE FITNESS DANCE CLASS • Structure • Song by song • Continuous • Focus • Workout, cardio, tone • Participants • Mixed levels • Come and go as you please • Structure • Warm up, across the floor, choreography • More stop and go • Focus • Technique, style, choreography, progression • Participants • Same group • Same level

  6. Why does Virginia Tech need a dance program? • No academic opportunity for dance • No where on campus to take a dance class, besides Zumba • Only dancing opportunities through VT are dance groups with performing aspects • Limited opportunity for students and adults in the Blacksburg/Christiansburg area (discuss more later) • Support dance organizations • Ballet Project, Ballroom Dance, Bamboom Dance Crew, Bhangra, Black Student Alliance, Clean Cut Dance Crew, Contemporary Dance Ensemble, Dance Company, Dancing’s Our Poison, Dancilla, Dhamaa Dance Team, Fusion Dance Team, HighTechs, Hill and Veil, Irish Dance, MusiTech, Polynesian Dance and Fire Club

  7. WHY VT REC SPORTS? • Unify dance community on campus • Bring in a new population • So many dancers on staff already ( 17 ) • Cross over (already offer Zumba, BodyJam) • Trend- what other Rec Sports are doing • Studios in the area are beginning to catch on • Little Leapers Adult Classes • Mission Statement: LIZ

  8. Division of Student Affairs

  9. The results- want more DANCE! • Zumba- most popular Group X class from 2011-2012 Group X Survey • Additional comments- people want more dance classes • Zumba Party • Would like to see other styles of dance offered

  10. OTHER UNIVERSITIES DO IT: Virginia Schools JMU UVA • Group fitness • Hip hop • World beat dance Fitness/Wellness Programs • Salsa lessons • Dance Circuit • Health and Fitness Instructional Program • Dance fit • Tango • Turnout • Hip Hop for Beginners • Afro-Karib • Social and Latin Ballroom Dance

  11. Dance programs through campus rec University of Arizona Washington State University • Dance Campus Rec • Instructional • Wide variety • Belly dance, black light dance party, argentine tango, modern dance, ballet barre • FitnessDance • Instructional • No department of dance as of 2011

  12. Case Study: Boston University Dance • Offer credit and non credit classes • PE credited classes through Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance • Offer a huge range of classes, even krumping! (show video) • Separate from group fitness • Model program • Boston University Dance Website

  13. Dance Programs in Campus Recreation (from google) • University of Colorado • University of Pennsylvania • University of Vermont • Colorado State • Duke • Northeastern University • University of Maryland • East Carolina University • University of Illinois • Virginia Commonwealth University

  14. Local Dance Studios • The Center of Dance • Adult classes • $150.00 for 10 Class Card (Good for eleven weeks) • $90.00 for 5 Class Card (Good for six weeks) • $20.00 for Trial/Single Class (Registration required to continue paying by class.) • Dance Tech Performing Arts Studio • Teen/Adult ballet, jazz and tap, ballet fitness and toning • Pay per hour per month • 1 hr: $60 • 1.5 hr: $85 • 2 hrs: $110 • 3 hrs: $160 • Unlimited : $200 • Little Leapers • Just started offering dance classes • $45 per month

  15. Phase 1: Pilot Program • Part of Group X • Classes offered • Ballet 2x a week • Bellydance 2x a week • Bodyjam 2x a week • Zumba 7x a week • New staff (Bryanna, Sammie, Kelsey ) • * indicates Group X setting

  16. Pilot Results Survey Assessment Observations and Comments • Some comments • Huge turnout for FREE WEEK 60 people • Levels in ballet • Private classes • “Do you offer pointe?” • “This is a whole different side of me” • “I’m so glad you offer ballet”

  17. Proposal: Instructional series • 2, 6 week sessions • Multiple styles and levels of dance • Each format has different # hours per week • Ex: BALLET • 3 hrs/wk (1.5 hr class) • $85 per session • Breaks down to $7.08 per class, $4.72 per hr • Drop-in rate • Minimum of 3 participants to break even, any more is profit • 2 options: pay by hour or pay by dance style • Dance style is more fitting for Rec Sports • Usually pay by hour at a dance studio • Compared to Center of Dance • 15 weeks, 570$ = 12.66 per hour

  18. Proposal Continued • Instructors • Recruit from campus dance organizations • Have already showed interest • Hiring/evaluation committees • Surveys and assessments

  19. HOW: Facilities • 3 studios with mirrors • Would have to find class times that would not conflict with Group X • Portable barre or built in barre to one studio

  20. HOW: Promotion • Promote • Master Classes/ workshops in double gym • (DOP) • Free week • Facebook, youtube, twitter, flyers, TV slides, face to face promotion • Utilize dance organization’s fan base

  21. HOW: Budget • Budget • Create new leadership position to oversee and audition instructors • Strong dance background required • Profit

  22. “Health and the power of dance” • Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance from the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance • Using dance to promote health and healing • Prevention, management, and treatment of health conditions • Arts in healthcare • Bringing dance to the community

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