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Street Dance Meets Bach: A North London School's Fusion
5 Dec
Summary
- A project blends street dancers with a professional orchestra.
- Students learn to flow with classical music, not just hit beats.
- The initiative began when an orchestra made the school its home.
A groundbreaking project at a north London secondary school is bridging the gap between street dance and classical music. The initiative, known as Breaking Bach, sets young street dancers to the 300-year-old compositions of Johann Sebastian Bach. This unique collaboration was sparked when the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment made the Acland Burghley School in Camden its permanent home in 2020.
Students involved, such as 15-year-old Jeriah, have discovered a new perspective on musicality. He notes the distinct challenge and reward of interpreting classical pieces, contrasting the precise beats of street dance with the more fluid, expressive nature of orchestral music. The project offers a unique artistic development opportunity for the young performers.
This pioneering program demonstrates how different artistic worlds can not only coexist but thrive together. By harmonizing contemporary street dance with the timeless works of Bach, the school is fostering creativity and offering students a novel way to engage with both music and movement, enriching their artistic experiences.
