School of The Getdown Youth Arts Camp is offered at no cost for youth participants ages 10-16 of all skill levels. Our goal is to instill and cultivate a love of the arts in each student, with a well-rounded, multidisciplinary curriculum. We aim to foster a community based on mutual respect and encouragement so all students can discover and explore their creativity and expression.  Each student will embark on a journey of discovery of the arts, studying vocals, spoken word, Latin percussion, drum corps, and hip-hop dance in a supportive, fun environment*. Our powerful faculty roster of renowned educators, artists, and performers will guide students of all levels through a life-changing learning experience covering diverse cultural traditions and forms of expression. 

 

*Live Band is limited to 8 artists, so it is by audition only.  Please note that auditions are not an assessment of talent or musicianship. It is an assessment of artists who are a good fit for the group. Some level of skill is required, but it is not necessary to be advanced.  Live Band is offered daily at 9am.

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Classes

All students will partake in all classes, with the exception of Live Band (see above)

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Vocals - Faye Carol

Discover the joy of singing and explore your voice through harmony, repertoire, and improv. 

 

Live Band - Kito Kamili

Explore your creativity & originality with musicians, a singer, and a rapper focusing on having fun and developing group unity. 

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Spoken Word - Rico Pabon 

Explore language and expression in poetry, spoken word, and rap. 

 

Latin Percussion - Ahkeel Mestayer

Learn cultural rhythmic traditions of Latin America through a diverse array of instruments, grooves, & sounds. 

 

Drum Corps - John Adams

Develop your rhythm, rudiments, and groove in a classic drum corps ensemble setting. 

 

Hip-Hop Dance - Charles Simon

Get in the groove and get hip to hip-hop moves, grooves, and choreography

 

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This program is supported by California Arts Council

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