
To begin this interactive citywide songwriting and dance project, student songwriters began by crafting the song's chorus. Through this "dance-inspired-by-music-inspired-by-dance" experience, students leaned into their joy and strength and modeled determination as they created this original song and original choreography that proclaim, “Nothing is going to stop me!" NYC Strong Projectīuilding on the New York City Song of Hope Project, the NYCDOE’s Office of Arts & Special Projects worked in partnership with the Songwriters Hall of Fame to engage over 200 students across the city (Grades K-12) in The NYC Strong Project. Inspired by the dancers' work, student songwriters wrote verses, a pre-chorus, and a bridge to complete the song. Student dancers then choreographed a group dance for the chorus and contributed dance solos. To begin this interactive citywide songwriting and dance project, student songwriters began by crafting the song's chorus.
