Presented in partnership with the Centre for International Experience, the Multi-Faith Centre and Hart House for an afternoon of fun and Hip Hop.
Join Us
During the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop culture, Hart House, Centre for International Experience, and the Multi-Faith Centre invite you to a unique end of year celebration inspired by the humble beginnings of Hip Hop. In 1973 Clive "DJ Kool Herc" Campbell and his sister Cindy Campbell hosted the definitive block party – signified by a large sound system, food, creative expression, and community. "The jam" - as they used to call early Hip Hop community parties - is where the origin story of Hip Hop first began. Fast forward to today and Hip Hop is now the world’s largest commodity, spanning the art forms of DJing, emceeing, grafitti, breakdancing and Hip Hop dance, as well as the arenas of fashion, language, sport, and business and entrepreneurship.
Whether you’re into Hip Hop culture's early years, a 90’s era champion or a fan of current Hip Hop culture, you’ll enjoy the sounds of Hip Hop and all its musical off-shoots courtesy of our event's DJ.
In addition to enjoying Hip Hop sounds and food with friends and friends to be, attendees can take part in a number of activities including hourly activations (as in the case of dance performances, hip hop trivia, and a basketball skills challenge), and activities offered throughout the event (which include making Hip Hop medallions, getting your nails done or a henna tattoo, and having your image drawn among other activities).
Activities
- Buff & polish your nails at our manicure station
- Get a line up or trim at our pop-up barbershop
- Choose and apply a henna design
- Create a unique Hip Hop medallion during our Block Party Get Crafty workshops
- Make a Hip Hop inspired button during button making sessions
- Think you know Hip Hop? Compete in our Hip Hop trivia to win prizes
- Have your animated image drawn in a personalized digital portrait by the illustrator of our "First 50: Toronto's Hip Hop Architects" poster
- Capture your event memories at our photo booth
- Participate in a basketball skills challenge at 1:15pm
- Watch performances by Flux Dance (at 12:10 pm) and Breaking Canada (at 2:10 pm)
- Learn how to dance to some of the most popular Tik Tok dances of the day
Artists
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Jones Amare Au-Duke
Artist
Jones Amare Au-Duke is an athlete, a visual artist, a son, a brother, but most importantly, a loyal creative. It takes a genuine commitment to being an artist, which is why Jones Au Duke differs from your average creative person. Jones Au Duke is a local Toronto artist, born and raised in Scarborough. His first step into the art scene began very young but was far from easy. With long nights and days, Jones Au Duke continued to polish his technique. Without his father Jeff ‘Spade’ Duke by his side teaching him how to find his voice creatively, Jones wouldn’t be where he is artistically today. Through the typical
trials and tribulations of being an artist, Jones Au Duke found that his calling to art wasn’t mundane, and before he knew it, he started his journey to greatness. At a rapid rate, Jones built the exhilarating graphic novel “REN” from scratch alongside his few friends. Shortly after, he became one of The Fourth Project’s co-founders - an artistic collective focusing on supporting local and international high-priority communities. His fresh perspective on art and his 80s retro approach keeps Jones’ art demographically flexible while still being insightful and different. After receiving several awards, Jones found peace and contentment in doing art for the rest of his life. With the commitment, technique and personality that Jones Au Duke possesses, he will one day be a name to remember. -
Flux Dance
FLUX is a competitive choreography dance team that provides its members with the opportunity to take part in Toronto’s dance scene through competitions, showcase performances, and community workshops. As a competitive team, FLUX is committed to representing the University of Toronto in annual Ontario post-secondary dance competitions. FLUX aims to build community and nurture an environment for personal growth and individual potential.
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DJ Craig Brooklyn
DJ Artist
DJ Craig Brooklyn is propelled by an enduring love of the music he plays. He is a consistent pupil of sound, and truly, an artist whose days are consumed by the possibilities of the auditory landscape. DJ Craig Brooklyn succeeds in creating memorable energetic and consistently distinct experiences for his listeners because he trusts the transformative power of music, in all of its varied forms. He humbly refuses to confine himself to the beauty of one sound, one genre, or a limited set of influences. He has traveled the globe with this sensitive and receptive ear, searching for new ways to blend sounds and tell stories.
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Breaking Canada
Breaking Canada champions the art and sport of Breaking (Breakdancing), fostering talent from coast to coast and promoting the discipline nationwide. We are not only nurturing the current generation of breakers but also investing in the future by building robust infrastructure for the sport in the country. We're proud to be the organization supporting Canadian Breakers for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
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PerformerAngel Rubio a.k.a. Bboy Angel
Bboy Angel, born Angel Rubio, is a member of Breaking Canada. Breaking Canada champions the art and sport of breaking (breakdancing), fostering talent from coast to coast and promoting the discipline nationwide. They are not only nurturing the current generation of breakers but they are also investing in the future by building robust infrastructure for the sport in the country. Breaking Canada is proud to be the organization supporting Canadian Breakers for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. You can follow Bboy Angel at 5thward_angel on instagram.
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PerformerBboy Wayward
Bboy Wayward is a member of Breaking Canada. Breaking Canada champions the art and sport of breaking (breakdancing), fostering talent from coast to coast and promoting the discipline nationwide. They are not only nurturing the current generation of breakers but they are also investing in the future by building robust infrastructure for the sport in the country. Breaking Canada is proud to be the organization supporting Canadian Breakers for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. You can follow Bboy Wayward at brycetylr on instagram.
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PerformerTiffany Leung a.k.a. Bgirl Tiff
Bgirl Tiff is a Deloitte sponsored athlete and a member of the Toronto based Bgirl crew the Kuru Crew which was established in 2016. In addition to competing in Shanghai and Budapest for the Olympic Qualifier series in May and June of 2024, Bgirl Tiff will also be in the running to become one of the 16 B-girls going to Paris this summer for the Olympic games. You can follow Bgirl Tiff at deepfriedtiff on instagram.
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PerformerJayson Collantes a.k.a. Bboy JC Fresh
Bboy JC Fresh, born Jayson Collantes, is a member of Breaking Canada. Breaking Canada champions the art and sport of breaking (breakdancing), fostering talent from coast to coast and promoting the discipline nationwide. They are not only nurturing the current generation of breakers but they are also investing in the future by building robust infrastructure for the sport in the country. Breaking Canada is proud to be the organization supporting Canadian Breakers for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. You can follow JC Fresh at @Jayson_collantes on instagram.
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