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.

64th Street Art Gallery

Contact: Liliana Paniagua, liliana(at)swyc.org
Exhibition schedule coming soon

Public/Mural Arts Initiative

Contact: Mario Gonzalez, mario(at)swyc.org
Events Schedule coming soon

The Voice Magazine

Contact: Liliana Paniagua, liliana(at)swyc.org
www.voicemagazineonline.com

Writer's Bench Graffiti Arts

Contact: Mario Gonzalez, mario(at)swyc.org

Breakdance Class

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, 7-10pm @ Amandla Center

DJ/Turntablism Classes

TBA in the Fall

Praise Dance

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