By Kerry Clawson

For GroundWorks DanceTheater’s latest collaboration with the Akron Symphony Orchestra, Artistic Director David Shimotakahara has dug into choreographing the mighty work Carmina burana.

The large-scale 1935-36 work, which celebrates fate and chance, will receive a rare, fully staged performance Saturday at E.J. Thomas Hall at the University of Akron, featuring nearly 200 musicians and dancers. They will include 24 adult and student dancers, the orchestra, Akron Symphony Chorus, Cleveland Orchestra Children’s Chorus and three vocal soloists.