What do we Do?
In addition to the many activities we have listed below, we also handle the small needs of our dance studio that make a big difference, such as raising money for ice packs, hair ties, & radios or mentoring incoming majors.
VSU Dance Club makes a point to extend our services to anyone who may call. We have lent our talents to Valdosta State University's Parent's Weekend, VSU Campus Wellness Committee, S.A.V.E.' s Earth Day, and the Azalea International Folk Fair & Dance Competition just to name a few.
If your organization would like to have the club perform, teach, choreograph, or help coordinate an event, please contact us at cascheaf@valdosta.edu or 229-333-5825.
Annual Events
American College Dance Festival
ACDFA is a national college dance organization that holds annual festivals throughout the country. The festival offers a vital experience for college dancers to perform, take classes, network with the regional college dance community, and view outstanding choreography by students, faculty and professionals. It provides a professional touring experience for the VSU dancers and includes opportunities to be adjudicated by a national panel of dance experts. It is a core experience towards preparing dancers for life in the world of professional dance post graduation. Dancers perform faculty work and can also present their own choreography.
Dance Day!
Initiated in 2007, this event happens once every semester and involves a 3-in-1 class that's taught for beginner to advanced levels. Dance club members prepare and teach a variety of classes. Genres previously covered: Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Salsa, Lyrical, Jazz, and West-African.
Coffee High School Outreach
This event takes place each year at Coffee High School during Coffee County Arts Week. This event creates art awareness and promotes healthier living for the next generation. Dance Club members travel to Douglas, GA to present choreography and assist in teaching dance improvisation to high school students.
Current/Future Activities Tentative List
- Dance meetings- Open dance sessions every other week
- VSU Repertory Dance Concerts- Student performances choreographed by our Faculty & Free for VSU students
- VSU' s Health & Wellness Fair- Yoga demonstrations and/or yoga classes
- Road Trips to University of FL- Professional dance concerts for only $10. Past shows: Pilobolus, Mark Morris, Paul Taylor, David Parsons, & Limon Dance Company
- VSU Dance Marathon- Fundraiser for the Children Miracle Network. Members of Dance Club are coordinating this event with the Kappa Beta chapter of Phi Mu Sorority. More details to come!
- Sadie Hawkins Sock Hops, Car Washes, Bakes Sales, and More!!
Other Activities
SCOPE- SCOPE is done in conjunction with VSU's Continuing Education program. Dance Club members have taught dance to children and in the process encouraged dance and movement for all ages.
GAHPERD- The Georgia Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, Inc. is a non profit organization designed to improve the quality of life for Georgians through their support of education and instruction in the areas of dance, health, physical education, and recreation.