Hip Hop Club
February - April 2022
Stride is excited to be partnering with Hip Hop For Change to offer this unique and fun club experience for students to learn more about Hip Hop and explore the many different avenues this art form provides. Our sessions are available to 4-12th grade students! Here are descriptions of each of the sessions we will be offering - you can register below!
Hip Hop History
- Step into a new world of creativity with the 5 elements and 4 Principles of HipHop culture. Let the team from Hip Hop For Change teach you the rich history of how a small party in the Bronx, turned into a worldwide youth movement of music, dance and art! We'll cover all the artistic styles of Hip Hop from DJ'ing and beat making to graffiti art, along with rapping and breakdancing. Come learn how it all got started and how Hip Hop won’t stop.
DJ'ing & Beat Making
- Ever wanted to scratch, mix and blend like a DJ or make beats like your favorite producer? In this class, students learn how to make their own Hip Hop beats and cover different styles of electronic music from Boom Bap to Trap and more! Learn from real producers and beat makers as you put together your own Hip Hop music composition; creating drum patterns, playing with sounds and experimenting with rhythm and arrangement. Let the beat drop!
Rap Song Writing
- The Hip Hop For Change MC team is here to teach you all about how to write your own rap song; counting and talking on rhythm, telling your story and adding poetry to the message you want the world to hear. You'll learn the art of rhyming words, performing and recording your own track!
Break Dancing
- Learn some dance moves by real Breakers, teaching the basics of breakdancing, popping, locking and other Hip Hop dance styles. This class is sure to get you out of your chair and on your feet having fun!
Graffiti Art
- Learn how to make bold statements with even bolder colors and shapes in this graffiti class. Learn different graffiti styles for writing. Whether it's your name, a powerful word or a slogan, you'll have a chance to create your own graffiti art piece.
4-5th Grade Session Details
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6-8th Grade Session Details
Welcome to the art of Hip Hop! Let Hip Hop For Change's team of amazing artist educators guide you through each Element of Hip Hop culture. In this engaging workshop series, you'll learn how to DJ, make Hip Hop beats, write a rap song, break dance and do graffiti art. You'll also learn the deep history of how Hip Hop got started, from its humble beginnings in The Bronx, to become a worldwide movement of Peace, Love, Unity and Having Fun!
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9-12th Grade Session Details
Welcome to the art of Hip Hop! Let Hip Hop For Change's team of amazing artist educators guide you through each Element of Hip Hop culture. In this engaging workshop series, you'll learn how to DJ, make Hip Hop beats, write a rap song, break dance and do graffiti art. You'll also learn the deep history of how Hip Hop got started, from its humble beginnings in The Bronx, to become a worldwide movement of Peace, Love, Unity and Having Fun!
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Hip Hop For Change
Hip Hop For Change breaks down barriers between youth and justice issues that affect their lives and communities using Hip hop as a vehicle. We educate, employ, and empower historically marginalized communities and inspire the next generation of leaders advocating for change through this work!
Email: Roots@hiphopforchange.org
Website: https://www.hiphopforchange.org/about-us
Location: Oakland CA. 94609
Phone: (510) 350 - 7730
Facebook: facebook.com/HipHopForChange
Twitter: @HipHopforChang3