Hip-Hop 101 Class Descriptions

Hip-Hop 101 will offer students' k-2 and 3rd-5th or 6th an opportunity to learn about Hip-Hop culture, specifically the cultural dance style of Bboying and Bgirling and the art called Hip-Hop writing. The students will learn the basics of Bboy/Bgirl style of dance, as well as the history, technique and style, and equally two foundational writing styles of Hip-Hop, blockbuster and bubble style, as well as the history of the art, technique and application methods on wearable goods they will be able to keep. Finally, the culmination of the class will be a "Battle Jam" where the children will perform routines and solos they have practiced in front of an audience of parents and teachers, enjoy food and drink, while showcasing their artworks on display for all to view.

Class format
Circle Time (10 minutes)
Brings in oral tradition of sharing in energy of a circle
Time to group together and focus
Greetings
Shows respect for neighbors, includes handshake
Word of the Day
Learning by using word throughout class
5 Stars of the Day
Chose different 5 kids daily allow them to shine
Allows for special individual focus
Teaches respect for ones self, power of speech, individuality, responsibility
Lesson of the Day (30 minutes)
Focus of the day, teaches intention and following through
Clean up (10 minutes)
Value of resources (room, materials), responsibility
Circle Time (10 minutes)
Reflection time on what was learned, feelings, decompression time, closure