Word on the Street
Taught by Dale Anderson & Eric Canosa
Ages 14-18, 10 students
Tuesday, July 13, 2010: 6-7:30pm (one session)
Hip Hop culture has always been about social change and creative expression. DJs spin, MCs rap, B-boys dance, and graffiti
artists tag—these are the artists of the Hip Hop scene, pushing back the limits of what can be considered a canvas.
In this workshop, we'll discuss the values and practices of Hip Hop culture—exploring both its controversies and its merits.
We'll listen to music and check out some famous graffiti. Then, we'll do some writing (or rapping!) of our own.
Dale Anderson’s first tape (yes, tape, he is that old) was LL Cool J Bad, but it was between sixth and
seventh grade when he heard Wu Tang’s Enter the 36 Chambers album. That moment sparked an undying affection for rap
music. He has since turned his love for all things hip hop into an academic career. His master’s degree is from Eastern
Michigan University, where his focus was on hip hop as a tool for organic education about issues of racial injustice. He is
currently a PhD candidate at Wayne State University studying hip hop and racial identity formation.
Eric Canosa majored in cryptoliterary studies at Miskatonic University and graduated with high honors. Following a six-month
marketing internship in Trollesund, Lapland, Eric spent a few satisfying weeks as an intransitive verb. Nowadays, he is a
passionate creative writer and experienced teacher who spends a lot of time thinking of ways to inspire people that wander
through the doors of the Liberty Street Robot Supply & Repair.
Sign up for:
Word on the Street
Space is limited, so we ask that each child only sign up for two workshops per schedule.
Please note that filling out this form does not guarantee you a spot in the workshop. We’ll contact you to confirm your registration either way. If you have any questions, call us at (734) 761-3463.
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