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The Summer (Camps) of Hip Hop
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Hip Hop started in the 1970’s in New York City’s South Bronx. Since then, Hip Hop has blown up worldwide, adapted to different music styles, and generates millions of dollars each year. This summer consider enrolling your kids in a music or Hip Hop based summer-camp.
A DJ spins and mixes music at social functions, public and private events and night clubs. DJs also play music for AM, FM, satellite and internet radio stations. Many DJs begin their career as disc jockeys during their teen years. A DJ summer-camp such as DUB COURSES–one of the first of it’s kind in Texas–teaches kids the history of disk jockeying and how to be a DJ in a fun atmosphere. The camp offers course for kids ages 9-13, 14-17 and 18+. DUB Academy has professional DJ equipment for kids to learn on, such as Technics 1210 M5G, Rane TTM 56S, Serato SL 3, Ableton Live 8 and Logic Studio 9. For more information and camp registration log onto www.dubacademy.com.
Hip Hop dancing was created in the 1970s by African Americans and Latinos. During the early years Hip Hop dancers engaged in dance battles and competitions. Although Hip Hop dance is a freestyle form of expression it is also recognized as a fun alternate form of exercise. A Hip Hop Dance summer-camp can provide kids the opportunity to learn different styles of dancing. Summer-camps such as American Dance Training Camp offers overnight and day dance camps for girls ages 8-17. The camps core classes are jazz, funk and hip hop as well as lyrical, ballet and tap. For a listing of camp locations and registration information log onto www.americandancetrainingcamp.com.
The music video is a popular marketing tool used by professional Hip Hop artists and entertainers. Music videos are used to increase music sales, build an artist’s fan base and entertain the public. Music video producers employ a variety of techniques: cinematic techniques, animation, live action and abstract film. When you turn on the television or log onto the internet, music videos are ubiquitous: from MTV, BET, Yahoo Music videos and YouTube. Digital Media Academy offers summer course for kids 6-12. pre-teens 11-14 and teens 13-18. This summer-camp is a nationally recognized organization with courses that are accredited by the Stanford University Continuing Studies. Digital Media offers kids hands-on learning taught by professional instructors. For more information and camp registration log onto www.digitalmediaacademy.org.
Contact your local community college, dance studious and YMCA to see if they offer a Hip Hop based summer-camp. This summer give your kids a summer of Hip Hop–one filled with creativity, education and fun.
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