In My Element: Hip Hop Studies

Program Details

In My Element provides a space for emerging BIPOC Hip Hop practitioners in Minnesota between the ages of 13-34 to be mentored by professional artists in their field alongside a group of their peers.

Designed as a space of deep education, connection, skill-building, and exhibition, In My Element seeks to contribute to the culture of Hip Hop in the Twin Cities by underscoring Hip Hop as a tool for positive social transformation as one of the leading sources of media (read: messaging) in the world and encouraging interested and committed artists to create, activate and apply with deep intention.

What began as a summer intensive has grown and developed into summer programming, after-school instruction, in-school residencies, and 1:1 mentorship opportunities. Tap in!

2026-2027 Calendar Courses

Hip Hop History

From the core elements to living legends and all the places in between-come learn about the culture, its history, and how you can make a difference in the global movement.

Hip Hop Dance

Learn more about the history of Hip Hop dance, the foundational movements, or choreography from top facilitators in the field!

Emceein’ 

Develop your voice and viewpoints by using MC’ing as a platform. Participants will learn how to cypher/freestyle, critically think, journal/write to prompts, explore the recording process, performance techniques and more!

Aerosol Art

Increase your skill level as an aerosol artist, learning more about technique, control, and style. OR learn more about Hip Hop aesthetics and moralism or other visual art techniques!

Deejayin’

Learn the tools, techniques, and theory behind becoming a successful turntableist!

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