Here is an idea for a figure study - showing
repetition - movement.
Venus Simultaneous by Michael Snow - Canadian artist:
http://www.ago.net/info/collection/work.cfm?work_id=20
Students could do cut paper - or painting - with one
figure added out in relief for emphasis/center of
interest.
I found this by looking up his Mixed Feelings that is
listed in Art Image Publications (no 4.25)