Shazzy Fitness
Shazzy Fitness is a Christian-centered dance fitness DVD series. It was created by Kristy McCarley in 2012.
Shazzy Fitness is a dance and aerobic workout program. The music in the workout is primarily Christian hip-hop and Christian rock music.[1] The fitness program is primarily distributed through DVD, although it has some content on online video sites such as YouTube and Vimeo. The beginner level workouts are designed to train muscle groups and offer a combination of isotonic and isometric dance exercises as well as a cooldown. The intermediate level DVD offers the same features, but is geared toward dance enthusiasts by offering more advanced dance moves.
Origins[edit]
In 2012, McCarley began creating Shazzy Fitness, starting local dance fitness classes that only used Christian music. After consideration, McCarley began a structured video fitness program instead. Shazzy Fitness was named after the story of the Hebrew prophet, Daniel. McCarley states, "Since this is a faith-based workout, I wanted to name it after someone who represented strength in faith. I chose Daniel because he is an excellent example of true faith during incredible circumstances. His Babylonian name is Belteshazzar but that's a bit long, so I cut it down to Shazzy."[2]
Instructors[edit]
Instructors include Apollo Levine, Vera Musgrove, and Leslie Alison.[3]
Apollo Levine is a professional actor, choreographer, dancer, and musician. He worked on shows such as Dreamgirls, Ragtime, and Smokey Joe's Café. As of May 2014, Levine is busy making history as the first African American actor starring in the lead role of the original Broadway-style show "The Monkey King" based in Beijing, China. Levine is also the lead singer for the rock band SteppHeavy, based in McDonough, Georgia.
Vera Musgrove is a five-year veteran and former captain of the A-Town Dancers of the NBA's Atlanta Hawks. Musgrove has over 20 years of dance training and performing experience. She has performed at special events including Purple Ribbon Artist, the BET Hip Hop Awards, and for recording artist Bobby Valentino. In December 2011, Musgrove completed a tour with the theatrical production called DRUMLine Live where she served as captain.
Leslie Alison is the former captain of the Atlanta Hawks Dance Team, and now the owner of Classix Dance Productions. Classix Dance productions is a dance fitness company for seniors ages 50 and up, and home to Atlanta's official dance team, the ATL Silver Classix Crew.
Reception[edit]
Shazzy Fitness's DVDs have generally received favorable reviews. The Chicago Sun Times and Video Librarian praises it for its high-energy and easy choreography.[4] A few critics have commented it may be a bit too easy. Rolling Out Magazine, a news and lifestyle magazine, enjoyed it for its Christian focus and innovative dance moves.
References[edit]
- ↑ "Get physically and spiritually fit with Shazzy fitness in 2014 - Rolling Out". rollingout.com. 31 December 2013. Retrieved 2014-05-29.
- ↑ "[Interview] Shazzy Fitness founder, Kristy McCarley | Cocoa Cure". cocoacure.com. Retrieved 2014-05-29.[not in citation given]
- ↑ "Learn to Dance | Christian Dance Workout Fitness Program | Shazzy Fitness". Archived from the original on 2014-05-30. Retrieved 2014-05-29. Unknown parameter
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External links[edit]
- Apollo Levine, Retrieved 21 May 2014.
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