Dancing With The Stars choreographer led activities at
all-day event
INDIANAPOLIS
– Nearly 500 participants got in step together to promote women’s heart health
and wellness at the 10th annual Spirit of Women Day of Dance program sponsored by
Franciscan St. Francis Health.
Led
by Dancing With The Stars
choreographer Chelsie Hightower women of all ages – and a few men – learned a
variety of dance steps and aerobic moves at the all-day event, held Feb. 23 at
the Indiana State Fairgrounds. She was joined the Pacemates, cheer squad for
the Indiana Pacers, and WNBA Indiana Infernos Dancers,
“It
was a spectacular day of dancing, laughter, friendship and fun all in the
pursuit of better health and vitality," said Lori Warner, director of
Women and Children’s Services for Franciscan St.
Francis Health. “We really enjoyed meeting new people in the
community.”
Hightower has traded steps with a stream of,
athletes and other well-known stars in her role as a partner/choreographer on Dancing with the Stars. She also was paired
with Helio Castroneves – three time winner of the Indianapolis 500 – as they
won top honors to cap the show’s fifth season.
Nearly
80 hospitals across the country sponsored Day of Dance in February as part of
Spirit of Women, a network of hospitals nationwide committed to caring for
women. The goal of the event is to offer an exciting and interactive way to get
people moving through exercise that is creative, expressive and fun.
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| Nearly 500 attended Day of Dance activities on Feb. 23. |
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| Dancing With The Stars choreographer Chelsie Hightower was this year's guest emcee. |
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| Even youngsters got in step with the dances and aerobic activities throughout the day. |
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| Franciscan St. Francis Health staff were on hand to provide health screenings throughout the day. |
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| Chelsie Hightower took time out for photo opportunities throughout the day. |
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| Break times provided participants to network with one another. |
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| Dude's got moves. Some brave males took time to participate in what traditionally has been an all-female event. |
Photos by ISAAC DANIEL
