Words Beats & Life Hip-Hop Institute (February)
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When selecting your ticket, make sure you pick the specific class and time you want to enroll in as either a youth class or an adult class. You are signing up to take classes on three consecutive Saturdays in February at $30 per session for two hours in each session.
Select 11am-1pm for Youth ages 8-17 on February 3rd, 10th and 17th
Our Saturday Academy Class is designed for boys & girls ages 8 – 17 years old. Instructors will focus on a broad range of concepts, beginning with the most basic fundamentals of DJing or Graffiti. Individual attention is a key component of each two-hour session, providing youth an opportunity to excel at a comfortable and fun pace.
(Parent/Guardian must be present for the duration of each class and waiver to be signed).
Select 1:30pm-3:30pm HH Institute Adult Classes on February 3rd, 10th and 17th
Building The Foundation (Adult DJ Classes) Students participating in the DJ Class will learn the various aspects and practices under the umbrella of DJing, including production and related musicianship. Students will also learn methods of execution employed by DJs, producers, and musicians of other genres to enhance their experience and expand their artistic options. They will be trained in skills such as scratching, beat matching, blending, and performance skills (party style; b-boy dance; in conjunction with rap artist).
Building The Foundation (Adult Graffiti Classes) Students participating in the graffiti workshops will learn the various aspects, skills, styles, and background knowledge involved in the public art form of graffiti as an element of hip hop. Students will learn the basic history of public name writing and early forms of graffiti, and be challenged to think critically about the ethics, aesthetics, and legality surrounding the craft. Students will be provided instruction as well as the open space to practice and develop artistically on their own and in groups, using a variety of mediums ranging from pencil and markers to paint pens and spray-paint.
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