Something from Nothing - A History of Hip Hop
From its origins in Latin, African, funk, and soul music, hip hop has grown into a worldwide phenomenon. But did you know that it all started in one neighborhood in the South Bronx? Corey will take students through the early history of hip hop and its four elements – MC-ing, DJ-ing, break dancing and graffiti – to inspire them with the possibilities of creating something positive out of nothing. This workshop features storytelling, rap performance, free-styling demonstration and activities that bring groups together to improvise beats verse or movement, adding in their own style and spin. This program is highly flexible an can be tailored to meet specific learning goals.
Program available in person, or live online.
Audience Limit: 300 (online presentation), 25 (in-person workshop)
Curriculum Connection: Hip Hop, Poetry, Songwriting, African American Culture
In-Person Workshops
Minimum of 2 workshops per day
2 Workshops: $500
Additional or Post Performance Workshops: $200
Residency Workshops: $150-$350
What is a residency?
Travel: $100 per day
Pricing may vary for weekends/out-of-school time
Processing Fee of $30 added to all contracts
Planning fee based upon scope of residency.
Online Adaptation
Single Performance: $500
Additional Performances: $400
Pricing may vary for weekends/out-of-school time
Processing Fee of $30 added to all contracts
Remote (live online)
School sets up link for remote meeting and makes the artist a co-host. Screen share must be enabled. Artist may need to sign on 20-30 minutes prior to the meeting to check sound levels. A representative from the school must be on the call to facilitate Q+A and mute students as needed. Please introduce the performer as a Young Audiences of Massachusetts artist.
In-person
Provisions:
- Speakers to plug into a laptop (if possible)
- Digital Projector to plug into laptop (if possible)
Performance Space Requirements:
- Students seated in a circle if possible.
- Please let YAMA know the condition of the floor surface (rug/hardwood etc.).
Arrival time before first workshop: 30 min
Strike time: 10 min
Time needed between workshops: 10 min
Teacher participation is expected.
