WHERE SELF-EXPRESSION LEADS TO DISCOVERY

What is the cook up?

The Cook Up at Eastern is an afterschool opportunity with local teaching artists from All of the Above Hip Hop Academy designed to:

  • Help participants interested in Beat Making, Rhyme Writing, Graffiti Art, Breaking or DJ'ing develop artistically

  • Socialize with students of similar interests

  • Learn more about Hip Hop History/Culture

  • Expand student's community and network

  • Link students to resources that support academic, artistic, and personal goals

MEETS EVERY TUESDAY

SPRING Start Date: Tuesday, April 16th, 2024

When: Every Tuesday through the remainder of the school year.

Time: 3 pm - 4:30 pm

Where: Cafeteria

*Partnering with Lansing School District, The Lansing Promise, and AYO Griot Instructors

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