Today on “10 Questions With…” we have pianist Lisa Harris…

1. Can you tell readers a bit about how you got into music? 

I studied music and Dance at The Ohio State University. They have a great music and dance department.

2.      How did you wind up working on music for dancers?

I majored in dance and music and ended up getting a job in Monte Carlo Monaco at the Princess Grace ballet school. What a great experience. From there I was offered a job in London at The London Festival Ballet, and at the Ecole de Danse de Geneve.

3.      What are some of the special things you  do when playing music for dancers?

Watch the dancers, and not look at the music–and become one with the dancer. When they are dancing I feel like I am inside their body dancing and we have an amazing connection.

4.      What do you enjoy most about working on this type of music?

I love being one with dance and being able to travel and work with amazing artists all over the world in beautiful theaters.

5.      What kind of music do you listen to for enjoyment? [Read more…]