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 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???

HEALTH BENEFITS

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

PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGICAL

GROWING POPULARITY

“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, UJam fitness

Rhythm in Motion

Television Gym

DANCE FITNESS V. 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

DANCE FITNESS DANCE CLASS

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

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

DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS

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

OTHER UNIVERSITIES DO IT: VIRGINIA SCHOOLS

Group fitness Hip hop World beat danceFitness/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

JMU UVA

DANCE PROGRAMS THROUGH CAMPUS REC

Dance Campus Rec Instructional Wide variety

Belly dance, black light dance party, argentine tango, modern dance, ballet barre

FitnessDance Instructional No department of

dance as of 2011

University of Arizona Washington State University

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

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

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

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

Class Type Total # Participants

Average # Participants per class

Ballet 171 21*BodyJam 106 10.94*Bellydance 135 19.87*Zumba 1179 29.23

PILOT RESULTS

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”

Survey Assessment Observations and Comments

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

PROPOSAL CONTINUED

Instructors Recruit from campus

dance organizations Have already showed

interest Hiring/evaluation

committees Surveys and

assessments

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

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

HOW: BUDGET Budget

Create new leadership position to oversee and audition instructors

Strong dance background required

Profit

“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