Participants increased their understanding about the history and evolution of jazz and in particular Afro Latin Jazz. Participants studied the three strands of music that create Afro Latin Jazz: African, Cuban, and Puerto Rican and the influence it has had on today’s music and trends. Participants explored music as it relates to their own cultural background and their classmates. 

Participants are able to describe the life and journey of Bobby Sanabria, a Bronx-Born Multi-year Grammy nominated Afro-Cuban jazz musician, composer, educator and music activist and Dr. Valerie Capers, a Bronx born Jazz pianist. 

Participants learned how to plan, create, and present a collaborative performance based on Afro-Latin Jazz, the lives of Bobby Sanabria and Dr. Capers. The performance was held virtually for parents and caregivers.

Participants increased critical thinking skills through presenting original dances.  Participants identified how the program made them feel, through written and oral presentations. This is a main point for the arts common core curriculum that all schools are embracing.  Presentations were during the performance, written, or on video. 

Participants gained a better understanding of their own cultural heritage and the cultures of their classmates through the exploration of dance and music. The students in the program learned how to use their own cultural heritage as inspiration for the dances and music they create. This created pride in student’s cultural heritage and students gained knowledge of each other's cultures in the program.  

Participants developed the skills in dance (Performance, Latin and African dance compositions) and presented dance compositions at the end of year virtual performance for parents and caregivers. The dances the students created explored their cultural roots and dreams for the future.