The University of Hip Hop combines art and the urban landscape through dance, poetry, music, mural arts, and gardening in an environment that promotes respect for all cultures and for the world around us. Working with professional artists, participants in University of Hip Hop projects learn the histories, philosophies, and methods of urban art forms with particular emphasis on the values of the Youth Liberation movement. Community service is a central component of this program and typically involves replacing graffiti vandalism with professional-quality murals, breakdancing or DJing for special events, and hosting community open mic nights.

Public/Mural Arts Initiative

Contact: Trinidad Castillo, trinidad(at)swyc.org
Events Schedule coming soon

Hip Hop Sandwich!

Mini Arts Workshops and Open Mic Night, every 4th Wednesday 4-8pm. Workshops include button-making, zine-making, graff arts, DJing, open dance, stenciling & screen printing.

Breakdance Classes

Contact: Trinidad Castillo, trinidad(at)swyc.org
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 4-7pm @ Amandla Center

Midnight Breakdance

Contact: Trinidad Castillo, trinidad(at)swyc.org
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 7-9pm @ Amandla Center

Praise Dance

Contact: Albertine Gibson, youthpraisefam(at)juno.com
Fridays, 5-7pm