Artsbank lesson series
Intro to Body Percussion & Step (4 lessons)
The residency uses Stepping and STOMP-style body percussion. A fast paced and culturally rich style of body music performance that focuses on physical, mental, and emotional connections for students. The residency is centered around giving young people a safe, inclusive, engaging space that challenges youth to see, reveal, and strengthen who they are. Stepping and body percussion promotes teamwork, discipline, confidence, music appreciation and physical well being. Students can expect to expand their knowledge of rhythm and musicality.
Ideal for students in Grades 2 - 6
Addresses national standards for dance
You will need: Space and your body
Ideal for students in Grades 2 - 6
Addresses national standards for dance
You will need: Space and your body
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Patrick Jones - Course author
Meet the instructor
Antwan Davis
Antwan is a multi-percussionist that has Co founded the Las Vegas based performance arts company Molodi, performed with the Las Vegas and North American production of Stomp, and tour nationally with Step Afrika. He is actively performing and teaching workshops and residencies in the U.S and internationally.
“My passion is people, I love connecting, inspiring, sharing and creating with people.” -Antwan Davis
He has been engaging audiences for 14 years with body percussion and stepping. As a performer, he thrives on breaking down musical and genre barriers through creative, interdisciplinary projects. As an teacher he is enthused by creating community through body music, giving people a different outlet of expression. As an artist, Antwan has expanded his artistic crafts by becoming an improv actor and stand-up comedian. He strives to grow to become a better teacher, performer and person.
“My passion is people, I love connecting, inspiring, sharing and creating with people.” -Antwan Davis
He has been engaging audiences for 14 years with body percussion and stepping. As a performer, he thrives on breaking down musical and genre barriers through creative, interdisciplinary projects. As an teacher he is enthused by creating community through body music, giving people a different outlet of expression. As an artist, Antwan has expanded his artistic crafts by becoming an improv actor and stand-up comedian. He strives to grow to become a better teacher, performer and person.