BEYOND HAMILTON: HIP-HOP HURRAY!

Hip-hop has influenced everything from the radio to the TV to the big screen. It has also become part of the theatre scene as well! Learn the basics of what it takes to do improvised hip-hop from the streetz on up! We learn the fundamentals of building your rhyme catalog to putting together a cypher to going from scene into hip-hop in one dope workshop!
Workshop Outline:

Develop a sense of presentation & commitment to the performance of rap

Work on building a rhyming catalog and techniques to keep it fresh and current

Explore different rhyme flows and tips & tricks that can be used when freestyle rhyming

Practice give and take of focus within a hip-hop based cypher/song

Play short-form games and long-form scenes that include rap

Use supportive techniques for the back-line to use during a show

Take a look at existing "hip-hoperas" and show how they use these techniques

Special Instructions: Would like access to a sound system to connect devices with pre-recorded music to play if possible.

Length: Student Cap: Difficulty:	4 hours 12 students Medium
Instructor: Nelson Velazquez