PROGRAMS

HIP HOP DANCE: (Monday – Thursday from 3:00-6:00)

Instructor: Kasib Hasan

Here at Elementz our dance class is filled with some of the cities most talented youth. This class is very beneficial if you are trying to grow in a certain area of dance or build your socializing skills. We specialize in hip-hop but our areas of dance experience are limitless as creativity is not a problem here with any youth. The dance program is here to let you present your ideas amongst your fellow dance mates and bring these wonderful ideas into a reality. Members who are very engaged in the dance program and who are interested in performance are selected to join Elementz dance team called Kre8v (Creative)

GRAFFITI ART: (Wednesdays & Thursdays from 6:00-9:00)

Instructor: Ben (Dayst) Thomas

In many people’s minds, ‘graffiti’ tends to instantly translate into ‘vandalism’ or ‘defamation’. Graffiti is intertwined with Hip-Hop as one of the 4 main elements of the culture, and can be viewed only as a misunderstood art form that dates back to ancient times. A medium of self-expression, graffiti is always provocative. Graffiti today, is before all else, a culture. At Elementz, we have one of the best artists in the city to teach the basics of letter design, wild style, characters, backgrounds, color schemes and originality.

DJing: (Mondays & Thursdays from 7:00 – 10:00)

Instructor: DJ Apryl Reign

In this class students will learn about the equipment that is needed in order to DJ, how to maintain appropriate care for DJing equipment, beat mixing and scratching. Also at the mastery level students will learn beat juggling and other tricks that DJ’s use in battle performances. All young people with different skill levels will learn from this class. Once required skills are obtained, students will be able to make mix CD’s and also DJ at different events.

AUDIO PRODUCTION & BEAT MAKING: (Monday – Thursday, 3-7 PM)

Instructors: Nitty, Forty, & Kick lee

This program is for members who want to learn how to record their own music, songs or poems.  There are 2 professional studio’s one designated for teen members (ages 14-18) and the other for young adults (ages 19-24).  Each studio uses Macintosh computers equipped with Pro Tools, Monitor speakers, a microphone and pre amp.

Elementz also offers instruction in beat making.  We have one professional studio designed specifically for beat making that has a midi Keyboard, and production programs Fruityloops 9 and Reason.

ADVANCED AUDIO PRODUCTION & BEAT MAKING: (Monday – Friday, 7-10 PM)

Instructor: Smoove

This program is designed specially for Elementz members who are very serious about pursuing a career as recording artists.  Members of the advanced audio program receive extra studio time & paid performance opportunities. Members are also given consultation on their image, music publishing, and are trained how to perform professionally.  To be eligible for this program members must fill out an application and perform at a high level in front of qualified panelists who will then judge whether or not the member is prepared for the program.

ELEMENTZ PERFORMANCES:

Elementz provides members with various opportunities throughout the year to perform internally at Elementz and externally in venues throughout Cincinnati and abroad.  Elementz showcase are not talent shows or open mics but are rather professional shows which require for participants to fit within Elementz brand of respectful Hip hop and for members to rehearse with professional coaching prior to performing.

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE:

Elementz Leadership Development Committee (The LEAD) is composed of highly engaged youth who are interested in developing leadership skills and representing Elementz. Members of the LEAD attend weekly meetings which focus on topics such as self preservation, ethics in art, diversity, justice for humanity, and the future of Elementz. Members of the LEAD have been given opportunities such as field trips to local and national conferences, canvassing for presidential elections, creating music albums and documentary’s which express many of the subjects that are discussed in meetings. Members also help plan and execute Elementz monthly showcases the last Thursday of each month. Each experience reinforces leadership, community building and subjects which are discussed during meetings. The LEAD ultimately represents Elementz at internal and external events in the form of presentation, performance, and/or promotion.

Program is held on Mondays from 6:00 – 7:00, Lead by Brother Abdullah

FREE LEGAL HELP AND ADVOCACY BY THE OHIO JUSTICE AND POLICY CENTER:

Wednesdays from 6:00 – 8:00, Attorney with Attorney Rob Wall

The Ohio Justice and Policy Center provides Elementz youth with assistance from attorney Rob Wall with getting their record sealed, child support, housing/employment/education and with other issues surrounding a criminal record.