It’s time to really unleash the power of your words! If you’ve ever wanted to try your hand at spoken word poetry or rapping, here’s your chance to do so in a friendly, fun, positive environment. Hip hop emcee and break dancer Oliver “SydeSho” Arias will offer a brief presentation on the art of spoken word performance. Then attendees will participate in team rhyme-making on "Why Words Matter,” and finally, they’ll get inspired by a freestyle rap demo by two diverse spoken word artists. The session will be hosted by Michele Simos, executive director of the Dignity Institute, which teaches kids and teens values like authenticity, respect, trust, and empathy by coupling those concepts with positive hip hop.
