The students in the music rotation are creating original percussion pieces that will accompany the original choreography made by the dance rotation students.
It’s the first time the dance students get to experience the performance element of live music while it will be the first time music students get to focus on how choreography effects the structure of their compositions.
Dance students must focus on the elements of choreography and make sure their artistic intentions are fully expressed through the dance.
Beyond learning some skills in their respective disciplines, students are more importantly learning how to communicate effectively, negotiate ideas, problem solve when faced with challenges, and develop original work through process and revision.