The History of Hip-Hop
Raise Your Voice
Three Black male dancers in white pants and red sneakers leaping high on a stage with their arms outstretched
Rennie Harris Pure Movement
https://www.rhpm.org/

Date

February 1, 2017

Grades

K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Music/Music Composition, Social Justice, Dance/Movement, English Language Arts (ELA), History/Social Studies

Hip-hop has a history in the United States that goes all the way back to the 1960s! Learn that history from those who were there in the beginning and those who continue to reinvigorate the art form. Also, learn how to watch a Hip-hop performance so that when you participate in your next cypher, you can take it up a notch!

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