2 Element FLOW with Unity CHARITY
Monday nights from 7-8 p.m.
Are you a youth (Grades 7-12) with lots to say but you don’t know how to say it? Do you have lots on your mind that you want to explore through Hip Hop Art? Are you looking for an outlet to express yourself and find your voice?
This program is for you. It is a 8 week online program that will bring youth together online from across HRM to explore MC'ing (also known as Rapping, Flowing, and Spitting FIre!) and Street Art (also known as blow-ups and pieces) with talented local artists. The leadership from these artists will introduce you to different forms of Rap and Visual Art, and help you develop pieces that you can be proud of. The sessions are virtual and are held on a weekly basis from Monday, February 1st from 7:00-8:00 p.m.
February 1st to Mar 1st is MC'ing with Levi Morrison. March 8th to April 12th is Street Art with Nat "Natorious" Dooks.
Students will need internet access, should have writing tools, and be willing to listen, talk and share. No previous experience necessary. It is an on-camera workshop.
Register here and the student will be added to the google classroom for the session. All communication will be done through google classroom.
Unity is a national charity that uses Hip Hop art forms to promote resilience and well-being among youth, creating healthier communities. Unity provides youth with high quality Hip Hop arts education alongside tools and resources that improve mental health and well-being, as well as performance and professional development opportunities for emerging Hip Hop artists across the country. To learn more, please visit unitycharity.com
Levi Morrison is a Halifax based spoken word artist and rap battler.
Levi has regularly performed within the Halifax poetry circuit, has battled several top rap battlers in Mi'Kma'ki, as well as several festivals. Levi remains active within the Halifax community for both poetry and rap battle, and has founded a poetry slam series as well as judged rap battles.
Levi seeks to empower others to express themselves through rhythm and word in a safe and supportive environment, and assist the next generation of Halifax spoken word and MC community leaders any way he can.
Nathaniel "Natorious" Dooks has been a Graff writer in Halifax for the last 5 years, and a Breaker within the hip hop dance community for the last 10 years. Natorious has developed his Graff writing style alongside some of Halifax's most prolific crews by immersing himself within the culture.
Natorious has had the opportunity to showcase his art in Toronto and Halifax. Most recently adding murals to his portfolio. Don't forget to check out his art work on Instagram @natoriousart for all of your Graff needs.