Discover how rhythmic patterning can enhance skills in both dance and music. By connecting movement in space with rhythmic durations in musical sound, the process provides several important benefits.

First, it clarifies the relationship between time as it exists in dance and in music. In contrast with visual art, this is a key element music and dance share in common.

From there, rhythmic patterning yields specific benefits for students, teachers and artists in both disciplines. For example, it sharpens the dancer’s ability to perceive movement phrases easily, to learn them quickly, and to memorize them accurately.  Musicians, on the other hand, find rhythmic patterning useful for developing aural perception, sight-reading and performance skills.

     …And it’s fun!

In this session, we’ll begin with rhythmic exercises together, then break into three groups. You’ll choose yours during registration:

• Dancers and dance teachers (teaching students about age 8 and up)
• Musicians and music teachers (focus on private pianos lessons)
• Early childhood teachers in music, dance, drama (primarily pre-K through grade 2)

The session will provide suggestions for ways to begin incorporating concepts into your own work.

To start, all you need is a Zoom account, a computer or tablet, and some space. Most of all, have an open mind and a sense of humor, and be ready to try a new approach to what you already know, while expanding your scope in multiple ways.