Cross-Departmental Collaboration: The Pros of a College That Fosters It

www.dancemagazine.com: “Interdisciplinary thinking is the foundation for innovation,” says Alissa Cardone, associate professor of dance at the Boston Conservatory at Berklee. She believes that humans are hardwired for collaboration, and that interdisciplinary projects lead to vital learning: Collaborating helps students create a network beyond the dance world, build complex problem-solving and communication skills, and experiment with new ways of moving.