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“Telling the Story through an Aerobic Dance Production”

Presenter, Dr. Faye Gallop, Assistant Professor Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation Hampton University Hampton, VA [email protected] (757-727-5517)

VAHPERD Convention Founder’s Inn, Virginia Beach, VA

Friday, 6 November ’09 @ 1:00 p.m. Ballroom #4

Life is full of “awes,” “wows,” “smiles,” and “woes.” As individuals, we have experienced all of these moments at some point in time on a personal or collective note. Aerobic dance can be an expressive language for life’s joys and struggles. Through simple aerobic dancing, one can add a twist of flavor to his/her workout by taking the extra step to create a production or show. One can tell a story through aerobic dance by making it more than “jog – 2 – 3 – 4 or kick – 6 – 7 – 8.” Aerobic dancing is for everyone. Amateur and trained dance teams alike can choreograph aerobic moves (from warming up to cooling down) using catchy, suitable music to further define and elaborate on a category or chapter in a story. As you can engage in various expressions of the targeted theme, you can get a good workout while preparing for a great production.

Shaping aerobic dance steps into choreography that tells a story is an “art” that can be electrifying, delightful, and successful. Additionally, shaping the choreography into a fully themed production to tell a narrative can be rewarding.

Here are six points to enable you to create great, fun-filled aerobic dance productions:

1st POINT: Keep in mind that simple things work well – don’t get too complex. Keep fun and excitement in what you are doing.

2nd POINT - PREPARATION

1. Determine the date, time, and location of the production. Allow ample preparation time for greatness. 2. Create a production title/theme. “Catchy” titles can be created from messages, issues, the environment, national topics, global concerns, television, radio, fashions, sayings/mottos, spirituality, education, and the like. 3. Create aspects of the overall theme and categorize them accordingly. This may possibly determine the numbers of dance teams. 4. Strategize to organize dance teams by category interests, hometowns, friends/associates, numbering, tattoos, those left-handed, favorite colors, and the like. 5. Teams should select music (2-) that is appropriate to define their category/theme. Depending on the theme, the music can be hip-hop, country western, gospel, R&B or , children’s, holiday, noise or beats. (Music can be singles or mixed with a good flow).

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3rd POINT - DESIGNING THE ROUTINE (CHOREOGRAPHY)

1. Encourage students to be creative. Use a variety of dance steps so that each dance team’s choreography will be unique and different. Today’s popular dances, line dance moves, oldies but goodies, stepping, zumba, rumba, African moves and on will spark ideas. These moves also assist in smooth transitions and add “flavor” to the workout. 2. Target and enunciate the exercise moves. “Zing” those moves with hype. 3. Participants may include snippets from other fitness programs as the Pilates method, muscular fitness and flexibility but the emphasis should be on aerobics. 4. Have an awesome and closing. Keep the audience in “awe” and on edge. Make the audience “want more.” 5. Costuming to fit the choreography is always a plus. Encourage participants to dress and look the part, if possible. Because it is a show, hopefully participants will “want” to present their finest, in every aspect, from having a good time dancing to looking uniformed.

4th POINT - PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT

1. As students begin to create their concepts and choreography, they will also be receiving a good workout. Encourage participants to add a taste of “drama” for more excitement. 2. As fine tuning begins and participants continue readying themselves for the production, they are reaping even more benefits of a good aerobic dance program. 3. As the show date draws closer, plan your final rehearsals on the production stage. During these rehearsals, allow participants to constructively criticize each other’s dance team, of course, in love.

5th POINT - ADVERTISE

1. Determine the advertizing channels (radio, fund-raiser, ticket sales, emails, churches, community). 2. Determine the length of advertising time for effectiveness.

6th POINT - GRADING CRITERIA (if class assignment)

1. Determine the grading criteria based on the objectives if it is a credited class.

MISCELLANEOUS TIPS

1. Create a “simple” model and have participants to type their routines following the model. 2. Encourage participants to avoid procrastination because it reduces stress. 3. Encourage all to work in unity and respect each other’s ideas, thoughts, and opinions. 4. Record all music on a CD and have back up copies. Double check music before and during rehearsals. 5. Make use of an energetic charismatic announcer to get the audience involved and enthused. 6. Select knowledgeable music technicians and a stage crew. 7. Ushers are always a plus. 8. Programs are a wonderful bonus (the use of color or colored paper works wonders). 9. Avoid delays between performances. Keep a steady flow so that you don’t lose the “hype” of the audience. 10. Encourage all participants to support each other individually and collectively. 11. Through inspiration, inform participants to “have a good time.” The hard and great work is worth it all. The audience, hopefully, should witness the joy. As participants, you may possibly 3

minister/motivate individuals in the audience that they can also have a good time taking care of their bodies through aerobic dancing. 12. Videotape the productions. Participants love to see themselves in their “star” performances. 13. Always encourage feedback so that the forthcoming productions will be even greater.

Individuals are always looking for something different in the fitness world to achieve their personal goals and to stay enthused and motivated. Some individuals also like a challenge. I have experienced great success from these productions in that they serve as channels to get individuals to move and take better care of their bodies – AWESOME!!

Listed below are the successful, action-packed and fun-filled aerobic dance productions that I have directed and produced at Hampton University, Hampton, VA. The production categories, chapters, pieces are listed under each theme.

“A ‘Moment’ in History – Yes We Can, Yes We Will, Yes We Did” – Spring 2009 (Moments before, during and after the election – a historical event, President Obama) “5 Rings of Victory” – Fall 2008 (Countries and their Olympic sporting events – fun competition with medals) **“Aviation in the 21st Century – Are You Ready to Soar” – (A+ Program, Honors College – ‘Winged Feet’) – Summer 2008 (Airplanes - flight, speed, soaring) “Showdown on the Campaign Trail – Take a Look at America” – Spring 2008 (Election candidates and issues) “TV Guide – Reality Shows” – Fall 2007 (Current reality shows) **“That Was Then . . . This is Now” (A+ Program, Honors College – The Founding of Jamestown) Summer 2007 (Founding/working people of Jamestown)) “Journey of Woman – I AM Woman” – Spring 2007 (Journey and roles of women throughout time ) “At the Movies - Light, Cameras, Aerobics!!” – Fall 2006 (Types of movies as love and romance, western, comedy, action, military and musicals) **“The Physics and Finance of Fun . . . Let’s Dance” (A+ Program, Honors College) – Summer 2006. (Visionaries, Inventors, Innovators, and Motivators – connecting Physics and Finance) “Family Affairs” – Spring 2006 (The family - members, issues and concerns – yesterday, today and tomorrow) “Putting Lives Back Together – The ‘SON’ is Still Shining” (Surviving Hurricane Katrina) **“Just A ‘Dancin’” (A+ Program, Home and Community, Honors College) – Summer, 2005 (Communities) “Sportz Jam” – Spring 2005 (Sporting events/activities) “Backstage Passes at HU” – Fall 2004 (Celebrities) “Miracles of Passion” – Spring 2004 (Miracles that Jesus performed) “Victory in the Storm” – Fall 2003 (Hurricane Isabel’s storm categories – forecast, storm preparation, the storm, and aftermath and linking the storm and categories to life) “Just Thankful” – Spring 2003 (Reasons to be thankful) 4

“Dancing Thru the Holidays” – Fall 2002 (Various holidays) “Remember the Time” – Spring 2002 (Oldies but Goodies) “Nothing But Love” – Fall 2001 (Rescue teams extending love and encouragement regarding September 11, 2001) “Spiritual Wellness – Let’s Dance” – Spring 2001 (Various facets of the church - Gospel aerobic production) “Holiday Dance Olympiad” – Fall 2000 (2000 Olympics – countries and culture) “Surf and Turf” – Spring 2000 (Aqua and land aerobics) “Holiday Workout” – Fall 1999 (Christmas time)

NOTES: 1. **“Mini” productions. Students are in the A + Program, Honors College for one week on campus. 2. Regular productions are from semester classes.

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Here are sample contents from five selected productions. These are not the complete production programs:

Yes We Can, Yes We Will, Yes We Did

An Aerobic Dance Production (Featuring Aerobic Dance Classes)

Hampton University Ogden Hall

Wednesday, 25th March ’09 7:15 p.m.

The “Moment” Dance Team Song Titles Artists 1. Historical Free “Mapale” Toto La Momposina “Not One of Us” Disney “” “Beat It” Michael Jackson “Sound of Freedom” Bob Sinclair “I Have a Dream” Common

2. Campaigning The Change “A Milli “ APT “Elect Obama” Big Hit Buda “Crank that Obama” Unknown Artist “Black President” Nas

3. Announcement Presidential “Hero” Nas & Keri Hilson of Sweets “Black President” Tupac President-Elect “My President is Black” Jay Z “Whatever You Like” Spoof “Black or White” Michael Jackson

4. Trust ** LPGBC Joyful Jingles “I’ll Trust You” James Fortune & (A Message) ** UBBC Teens Fiya Praise Dancers (Messengers)

5. Inauguration Divas “Presidential March” Phillip Phile Day - “My President The President Is Black” Young Jeezy” “Signed, Sealed Delivered, I’m Yours” “Celebrate” Kool & the Gang “Brighter Day” “Say it Loud” James Brown

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6. “Yes We Can” - Obamanites “Dear Mr. President” Pink Presidential “Ball of Confusion” Temptations Philosophy “War” Temptations (PART I) “Union” “This is How We Do It” Montell Jordan “Thank You” Kirk Franklin “It’s a New Day” Will. I. Am

7. “Yes We Can” LPGBC “Yes We Can” John P. Kee (PART II - UBBC A Message) (Messengers)

8. The Obama The “Grandma’s Hands” Bill Withers Family Michelles “The Proud Family” Destiny’s Child & Solange “Good Times” Grusin & Bragein “We Are Family” Sister Sledge “Moving on Up” J. Berry & J. Dubois “When a Man Loves a Woman" Percy Sledge

9. Stomping Out LPGBC (“Step” Team) Economical Steppers of Faith Problems

10. Presidential The “Let’s Get it Started” Black Eyed Peas Cabinet Secretaries “What it is” Sophia Fresh “She’s Just Like My Chevy” Guccie Mane “All About the Benjamins” Puff Daddy “Testify” Common “Bombs Over Bagdad”

11. United States The Bill “She Works Hard Congress for the Money” Donna Summers “Rhythm Nation”

12. Surplus Rockin’ “Men in Black” Will Smith Moments Renegade “Ready, Set, Go” Tokio Hotel “Thriller” Michael Jackson “Somebody’s Watching Me” Rockwell “My Prerogative” Bobby Brown “Where Da Cash At? Currency “Waiting on the World to Change” John Mayer

13. Nations Nations “What’s Going On” MTV Artists (NAS) United Under a “World’s Greatest” R. Kelly Groove “There’s Hope”

14. Resurrection Witnesses “Mary Did You Know” Soundtrack – The (Love and MAN Called JESUS Sacrifice) (Umidi) “He Lives” “No Way” & GA

Finale 15. Rising Up We the People “Joyful Joyful” St. Francis Choir

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An Aerobic Dance Production (Featuring Aerobic Dance Classes)

Hampton University Ogden Hall Tuesday, 18th November ’08 7:15 p.m.

Participating Olympic Aerobic Countries:

United States, China, South Africa, Puerto Rico, Jamaica, Brazil, United Kingdom, Barbados & Madagascar

Country Dance Team Song Titles Artists *1. China China Dolls “Hiru No Tsuki” Akino Arai (Gymnastics) “Mortal Kombat” Taxxodium “Zock On” Tenyaki Boyz, Busta, Rhymes, Pharrell

*2. Brazil Pintos Ousados “Samba de Janeiro” Bellini (Volleyball) “Macarena” Las Dio Rio “Hips Don’t Lie” Shakira “Whenever Wherever” Shakira “Beautiful Liar” Beyonce ft. Shakira “Negro Drama” Racionais ML

*3. United United “Biker” “Spice Up Your Life” Kingdom Chicks (Cycling)

*4. South Africa Nia Dance Troop “Palms Down” West African Rhythms (Soccer) “Osei” Osei and His Akapoma

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5. Globe Global “Somebody Ought to Babbie Mason (Thanks) Tell God Thank You”

*6. United States United “Swimmers” “Dreamer” Chris Brown (Swimming) of America “Champion” Kanye West (USA) “Pump It” BEP “She Got Her Own” Ne-yo “Chopped n’ Screwd” T-Pain “National Athem” John Stanford *7. Puerto Rico Rican Ruthians “Krazy” Pitbull (Baseball) “Take Me Out to The Ball Game” Frank Sinatra

*8. Jamaica Lightning Bolt “Dutty Wine” Tony Mattherson (Track)

*9. Madagascar The Champs “Rocky Theme Song” Bill Conti (Boxing) “I Like to Move It” Sacha Baron Cohen “Mama Said Knock LL Cool J You Out”

*10. Barbados Island Fever “Row Your Boat” Elephant Man (Sailing) “Take Wuh Ya Self” Various Artists “Jump” Various Artists “The More You Get” Alison Hinds “If It’s Lovin That You Want”

11. Planet Planeteers “Real Party” (PARTY)

12. VICTORY Victors “Joyful Joyful Lord (Universe) We Adore Thee” St. Francis Choir

*Competitive dance teams for the gold, silver and bronze medals

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MIRACLES (Stories) SCRIPTURES GROUP NAME SONG TITLES ARTISTS

1. Resisting/Stomping Satan Matthew 4:1-11 Stompers “Stomp” Kirk Franklin Luke 4:13 “In the Morning” Mary-Mary

2. Calling the Disciples Matthew 9:9-13 The Disciples “Waiting” Ramiyah Mark 1:16-19 “Holla” Ramiyah Mark 1:19-20 “Walk With You” Cee Cee Winans Luke 5:1-11 Luke 5:27-32 John 1:35-51

3. Jesus Turns Water John 2:1-11 Wedding “Lovely Day” Kirk Franklin into Wine Planners

4. Healing Leprosy Matthew 8:1-4 The Healers “He Will Take the Kirk Franklin Luke 5:12-15 Pain Away” Luke 17:11-19 “I’ll Make It” John P. Kee

5. Jesus Caused the Lame Matthew 9:1-8 Heaven Sent “If You’ve Been Kirk Franklin to Walk Been Delivered Luke 5:17-26 “Down by the Riverside” Kirk Franklin John 5:1-15

6. Healings (Various) Matthew 4:23-25 Witnesses “The Best is Yet to Matthew 8:14-17 Come” Matthew 9:1-8 Matthew 9:18-26 Mark 5:21-43 Luke 4:38-44 Luke 8: 40-56 Luke 7:11-17 Luke 13:10-17 John 5:5-15

7. The Miracle Meals Matthew 14:13-24 Hungry “He Loves Me” Kirk Franklin Mark 6:30-44 “Revolution” Kirk Franklin

Mark 8:1-13

8. Jesus Calms the Storm Mark 4:35-41 Touched “We Offer You Praise” Kirk Carr Luke 8:22-25

9. Jesus Rebuked the Matthew 17:14-23 The Angels “Hosanna” Kirk Franklin Demons “Thriller” Michael Jackson “Awesome God” Kirk Franklin

10. Jesus Walks on Water Matthew 14:22-26 Power Within “Wade in the Water” Mary-Mary Mark 6:45-56

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11. Jesus Stops the John 8:3-11 Seniors Plus ‘’1 “African Beat” Greetings from Casting of Stones Podor “Gregorian Chant” Vidimus Stellam “Alabaster Box” Cee Cee Winans “” (dance mix) Mary-Mary

12. Jesus Heals Lady with Matthew 9:20-22 Children of a “Whole” and “Dance Donald Lawrence Issue of Blood Miracle & Tri-City Singers

13. Jesus Causes the Matthew 9:27-34 Aquatic Eyes “More Than I can Bear” Kirk Franklin Blind to See Matthew 20:29-34 “Let the Praise Begin” Fred Hammond Mark 8:22-25 Mark 10:46-52 Luke 18:35-43 John 5:1-15

14. Jesus Raises Lazarus John 11:38-44 Aqua Believers “Jesus Walks” Kanye West “Mary Don’t You Weep” Trin-i-tee 5:7 “Still I Rise” “Brighter Day” Kirk Franklin

15. Washing of Feet John 13:1-17 Servants “I Give You My Heart” Eric Taylor (Servanthood)

Finale 16. One Accord Philippians 2:2 Rejoicers “Joyful, Joyfu”l St. Francis Choir

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(Featuring Aerobic and Modern Dance Classes) Hampton University – Ogden Hall Tuesday, 18 November ’03 @ 7:15 p.m.

STORM PHASE GROUP SONG TITLES ARTISTS

FORECAST 1. Meteorologists Phases “Fabulous” Jaheim “Happy” Ashanti “Quiet Storm” Mobb Deep 2. News Reporters The Weather Girls “Set it Off” Whoodini Steps

STORM PREPARATION 3. Panic Refugees “Move” “Stayin’ Alive” Wyclef Jean 4. Travelers Swan Troopers “Get Low” Lil John & the EastsideBoys “Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop” Young Gunnerz “Fire” Joe Budden “Breathe In, Breathe Out” St. Lunatics

THE STORM 5. Calmness Quiet Storm “Beat Mixes” CD 9-10 tracks 7 &10 “Honey” “Brandy” Full Moon – Track 10 “CD 9-10” Track 1 6. Storm Isabel “Rain on Me” Ashanti (wind and rain) 7. Storm The Storm “Tribal Fever” Tribal Madness (tornadoes) 8. Blackout Black Panthers “Gimme the Light” Sean Paul 9. Coming Together Hope “Together Again Janet Jackson 10. The Holland Rain “I Can’t Stand ” Experience 11. Games, Activities, The Hip Hop Kids “Ring A Rosy” Elephant Man etc. “Lights, Camera,, Action” Mr. Cheeks “Stick out your Wrists” Nelly “Handstand” Little Wayne

AFTERMATH 12. Praisers Total Praise “Awesome God” Kirk Franklin “Hosanna” Kirk Franklin “Brighter Day” Kirk Franklin

13. Restoration Talented “7” “Work it Out” Beyonce “Jump Off” Lil’ Kim 12

14. Power Company Gallop’s Graceful “Bump, Bump, Bump” BCK Workers Dancers “Candy” Mariah Carey “House Party” Tony Tony Tony “Crazy in Love” Beyonce “Set it Off” Monica 15. Clean Up The Crew “Stomp” The Stomp Company 16. Home Improvement Contractors “Thriller” Michael Jackson “Happy Face” Destiny’s Chile “So Fresh, So Clean” Outcast 17. Red Cross Rescuers “Love’s in Need” Black Street “Hey You” Andre 3000 “I Want You” Erica Badhu FINALE 18. Joy Rejoicers “Joyful, Joyful” St. Francis Choir

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A Holiday Dance Performance Extending Love and Encouragement

(Featuring Aerobics and Modern Dance Classes)

27 November ’01 Rescue Team Group Name Song Titles Artists

1. The Americans Red, White & Blue “A Ballard for Joe Louis” Crusaders 2. Humanitarians Care Bears “No Strings Attached” NSYNC 3. Paramedics PHIRE “Flashlight” (mix) Parliament (plus) 4. Survivors 007 “Power Belongs to God” Hezekiah Walker 5. Firefighters Heatwave “Hot Like Fire/Ugly” /Bubba Sparks 6. Police NYPD “Rhythm Nation” Janet Jackson 7. Army Militia “Soldier’s Medley” (mix) Silkka da Shocker 8. Navy Seals “Mission Impossible” Larry Mullen and Adam Clayton 9. Air Force Dazzling Diamonds “Survivor’s Mix” Destiny’s Child (plus) 10. Marines Military Wives “Drop the Bomb” Gap Band 11. Reserves Company “B” “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” Andrews Sisters 12. CIA DTK “Pink Panther”/”Chi Chi Mon” Various Artists 13. FBI FBI “Fast Lane”/”Be Easy”/”Lonely” Bilal “Be Easy” Fabolous “Lonely” Janet Jackson 14. Security Women in Black “Wanna Be Starting”/Beat it (mix) Michael Jackson (WIB) 15. Nurses Nurses with Love “What’s Going On” Various Artists 16. Doctors Glory “The Percolator” Cashmere

17. Animal Essence “Puppy Love” Lil’ Bow Wow Rescuers “Atomic Dog” (mix) George Clinton 18. Support Group Brown Skins “Put Your Hands” Trin-i-tee 5:7

19. Red Cross Early Risers “991/2”/”Heal the World” Hezekiah Walker 20. The Americans Red, White & Blue “Proud to be an American” Lee Greenwood

Finale 21. United Rejoicers “Joyful, Joyful” St. Francis Choir

************************************************************************** SPECIAL NOTES: 1. Sample (complete) programs from productions listed will be available for review at the conference. 2. References, where applicable, are documented on each complete aerobic dance production program.