REEL.DANCE.MUSIC
Our Work
Editing Choreography for Cinematic Storytelling
Maia Claire Garrison, Artistic Director of Reel.Dance.Music, brings a deep and enduring passion for editing dance for the screen. After more than 25 years choreographing for the proscenium stage, she became increasingly fascinated by the ways film‑editing platforms can function as powerful, innovative choreographic tools. Garrison maintains that choreographers are uniquely positioned to be the most effective editors of dance on film, as they inherently understand the architecture, intention, and kinetic logic of the movement itself.
ALPHA LEVEL (Tribal Remix)
Garrison's first single and music video Alpha Level (Tribal Remix) delves into soul-searching, grappling with flaws, and finding the courage to confront them for the sake of creating meaningful partnership. The lyrics carry themes of love, growth and renewal. An ode to self-awareness and resilience, the song's chorus, "I laid the foundation," radiates with optimism and celebrates personal clarity. Learn more here.
Photo Credit: Carlos Funn
DON'T LET IT
Written and performed by Maia Claire in collaboration with her brother, bassist and composer Matthew Garrison, "Don’t Let It", the song and its accompanying music video, offers an invitation to stay rooted in clarity and the quiet strength that comes from refusing to let negativity win. The refrain "Don’t let the devil tempt you" serves as a metaphor for the inner battles we all face: the moments when doubt, fear, or familiar patterns try to overpower the thoughts that keep us steady, hopeful, and aligned. This piece encourages listeners and viewers alike to pause and choose the voice that uplifts rather than the one that undermines.
Photo Credit: Carlos Funn
Photo Credit: Carlos Funn
​An autobiographical docu-series, this work marks a defining milestone in Garrison’s artistic journey. Drawing from an archive of performance footage and interviews spanning 35 years, "The Body Remembers" weaves together Garrison's body of work, her family, and the artists with whom she has collaborated. Anchored by this rich visual history, the documentary’s core delves into themes of human resilience and transformation. The series illuminates Garrison's journey back to self-discovery and her unwavering return to the artistic work that gives her purpose.
THE BODY REMEMBERS
