Dance Workshop for Kajaani Gymnastics Club
Mikhno, Arina (2023)
2023
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2023120434079
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2023120434079
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The main goal of this practice-based thesis was to create a dance workshop for the aerobic and artistic gymnasts of Kajaani Gymnastics club. According to the club, the athletes’ artistry scores in the dance part of their gymnastic performances required improvement. The basis of this work was the lack of confidence in using dance elements that the athletes experienced. The following objectives included research of the related fields of dance and gymnastics to identify the needs of customers and possible problems with subsequent solutions. Based on the gathered information, the author chose the most beneficial format of dance lessons for the club and suggested how this could be developed in the future.
A further focus of the thesis was the development of the author’s professional skills and the creation of a service framework for Kajaani Gymnastics club’s clients. The thesis offered the opportunity for de-veloping networking, coaching and teaching skills within sports, while it also reinforced the author’s knowledge of dance and her ability to work independently. Furthermore, the thesis enhanced logical and critical thinking as well as problem solving skills. The club gained professional services in dance education, a beneficial framework for future practices and data concerning the athletes’ preferences, strengths, and weaknesses.
The methods used in the thesis included primary data collection from the club owners and coaches who were the closest people to the athletes and who had enough experience in this field to help the project to progress. In addition, a literature review of works by experts and their main insights were used to propose a workshop framework. Service design was used as the method for the creation of the workshop itself and the Double Diamond model was chosen among others.
The outcome of the practice-based thesis was a 2-day dance workshop in which the athletes practiced two dance styles. The feedback from the program showed that the workshop format was clear and that it could benefit the athletes’ performance and promote their enjoyment of dance lessons. The whole service development process was customer-oriented and based on the received feedback, the project was successfully completed.
A further focus of the thesis was the development of the author’s professional skills and the creation of a service framework for Kajaani Gymnastics club’s clients. The thesis offered the opportunity for de-veloping networking, coaching and teaching skills within sports, while it also reinforced the author’s knowledge of dance and her ability to work independently. Furthermore, the thesis enhanced logical and critical thinking as well as problem solving skills. The club gained professional services in dance education, a beneficial framework for future practices and data concerning the athletes’ preferences, strengths, and weaknesses.
The methods used in the thesis included primary data collection from the club owners and coaches who were the closest people to the athletes and who had enough experience in this field to help the project to progress. In addition, a literature review of works by experts and their main insights were used to propose a workshop framework. Service design was used as the method for the creation of the workshop itself and the Double Diamond model was chosen among others.
The outcome of the practice-based thesis was a 2-day dance workshop in which the athletes practiced two dance styles. The feedback from the program showed that the workshop format was clear and that it could benefit the athletes’ performance and promote their enjoyment of dance lessons. The whole service development process was customer-oriented and based on the received feedback, the project was successfully completed.