GrooveMiami is a series of multi-style, group dance classes. GrooveMiami will repurpose underutilized public spaces to host multiple 15-minute micro-classes in styles including salsa, swing, line dancing, and disco yoga for a cool down. Over the course of one evening, you’ll have the chance to try 3 or 4 different styles.
GrooveMiami will help people to come together and reap the health benefits of an hour to an hour and a half of moderate-intensity cardiovascular exercise. And, by targeting multiple public spaces across Miami-Dade ranging from the roof top of the Miami-Dade College parking garage downtown to Metrorail stops to public parks, GrooveMiami also hopes to broaden participants’ understanding of how and to what ends public space can be used.
Phase 1: Preparation: What tasks need to be completed before the project launch?
Tasks
Activities
Timeline
Secure permit for public space Paul S. Walker Urbanscape
Work with Lazaro Garcia of Miami Parks and Rec
1-2 Months
Line up dance instructors
Work with SalsaCraze, Roxy Theater Group, Contradance, etc.
1-3 Months
Line up DJ
Work with Gigsalad marketplace and DJ Oneluv
1-2 Months
Marketing/Outreach
Host kickoff event, email campaign, social media campaign
2 Months
Phase 2: Implementation: What tasks need to be completed during the project launch?
Tasks
Activities
Timeline
Outreach blitz
Email campaign, outreach through partner orgs
3-4 weeks
Logistical checklist
Permits in order, DJ and instructors confirmed, etc.
2-3 weeks
By targeting multiple public spaces across Miami-Dade ranging from the roof top of the Miami-Dade College parking garage downtown to Metrorail stops to public parks, GrooveMiami hopes to promote active and healthy living and broaden participants’ understanding of how and to what ends public space can be used.
Please see the answer above for our estimated timeline.