Adding a Class to Your Schedule
One of our greatest responsibilities in life is to maximize our greatest potential. This is what I hope to accomplish with Fierce Funk Help others achieve their greatest potential... -Pepper Von (Creator Fierce Funk)
WHAT IS Fierce FUNK? Fierce FUNK is a new, exciting dance-fitness program that at its core, is an old school style of a street-ready FUNK, with a contemporary hip-hop feel. It is not just a style of music or movement trend. Fierce FUNK is inspiring, empowering, passionate, and encourages a philosophy of love toward others and ourselves. And it s really fun too! The Vision To unite the world, one dance step at a time, by encouraging an atmosphere of non-judgement, positive motivation, health and happiness through movement. The Mission To create an experience by empowering people of all ages and walks of life to function within their personal power without fear, and to maximize their greatest potential.
Why Fierce FUNK? The Dance Fitness segment of the industry has trended in the top 10 fitness trends of the year, for the last twelve years. The expectation for the next few years is that the fitness industry will benefit from increases in per capita disposable income and government initiatives to fight obesity and improve over all health nationwide. Fierce FUNk is on the cusp of this continually emerging market. It is a fresh take stylistically in the market. As the point of entry for participation is lower than many of the competing brands, the potential for success is even greater. Fierce FUNk provides physical, mental and emotional benefits. Decreases stress Increases energy Burns fat more efficiently Increases memory retention Encourages personal growth Fierce FUNk is a leader in meeting the high demand for an innovative, exhilarating and quality dance fitness program.
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About the Creator Pepper Von is a national and international fitness educator, motivational speaker and co-owner of Step 1 Dance & Fitness in Sacramento, California. He is one of the top presenters for the International Sports Medicine Association. Pepper is founder of the World Aerobic Kickboxing Association International as well as a featured presenter for the California Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. Formerly a Zumba Educational Specialist, Pepper was recognized by Beto Perez as his mentor and inspiration for starting Zumba Fitness. Pepper is a mentor to the world renowned Jabbawockeez, Format Expert for Beachbody, teacher and featured choreographer at Sacramento State University, as well as a Member of the Executive Board for Ben Vereen s Wellness Through the Arts. As part of his professional fitness career, he has starred in more than ten fitness videos. Pepper s stage and screen credits include: featured cohost on the award winning ESPN Fitness Pros; appearances on Extra, MTV, NBC Emmy Awards, Fox s Say No to Drugs/Kids Reaching Out, Inner City Games with Arnold Schwarzeneggger, Tops in Blue (US Airforce World Tour) and Arabian in the Sacramento Ballet s Nutcracker, Pepper also appeared in the Cake music video No Phone. Pepper has been recognized for this leadership, mentorship and community volunteerism including the Presidential Sports Award, Attorney General Award of Merit, Health and Fitness Institute Leadership Award of Excellence, American Athletic Association Man of the Year, American Aerobic Association International Instructor of the Year, International Dance and Fitness Association Make Fitness Happen Award, and the Governor s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports Human Rights Award. In addition, Pepper received two Elly Awards for Best Supporting Actor in a Muscial for Smokey Joe s Café and Best Choreography of a Musical for Let s Go. He is a United States National Aerobic Champion and member of the International Kickboxing Team with two black belts.
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THE TEACHING METHOD Fierce FUNk is taught in an add-on method or link style; a simple process where the instructor introduces 4 to 8 counts of easy-to-follow choreography, then adds on the next 4 to 8 count block until all choreography has been taught. The finished product will represent a 32 count segment of choreography that the instructor and participants will dance from start to finish. THE CERTIFICATION Fierce FUNk the certification prepares participants to lead classes by educating them on a variety of essential topics. That list includes but is not limited to: the history of funk, skills necessary for creating and navigating funk movement, supporting science that makes this program safe and effective, learning how to overcome funk phobias, highlighting teaching essentials, verbal and visual cueing, choreography construction, body mechanics and modifications, as well as musicality, phrasing, and rhythm.
BENEFITS OF GETTING CERTIFIED As Certified Fierce FUNk Instructor you become part of a growing national and international family. Your certification is good for one year. Additionally, you have the opportunity to join the online community where you can access a comprehensive system of resources and supports, for an ongoing subscription of $20/month which includes: SUPPORT FOR ACTIVE MEMBERS Automatic annual renewal of your Certification New music on a quarterly basis (one hour music mix) New choreography videos each month Access to private Facebook Community Access to library of professional development videos Discounts on new trainings, apparel and merchandise MARKETING SUPPORT Posting classes/special event on Fierce Funk website Flyer template for Fierce FUNk Weekly Class Flyer template for Fierce FUNk Special Events Images for Fierce FUNk social marketing Access to Fierce FUNk Promo video
BENEFITS OF ADDING A CLASS TO YOUR SCHEDULE Offering Fierce FUNk classes provides the opportunity to bring new energy into your facility and community by introducing a new style of Dance Fitness. There is no licensing fees to the facility for adding a Fierce FUNk class to the schedule. Facility receives Free demo class for instructors Free demo class for members Potentially attract new members and instructors to your facility
ADDING FIERCE FUNk TO YOUR FACILITY S CLASS SCHEDULE Contact us using the information below. EMAIL: info@fiercefunk.com Web: www.fiercefunk.com