Comments on: HEALS Hip Hop Therapy Project http://fulbright.mtvu.com/melissaadams/2008/10/21/heals-hip-hop-therapy-project/ Fulbright and mtvU sent students around the world to study and promote "the power of music." Check out their blogs here. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:36:03 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Kent Mitchell http://fulbright.mtvu.com/melissaadams/2008/10/21/heals-hip-hop-therapy-project/comment-page-1/#comment-375 Kent Mitchell Tue, 03 Mar 2009 22:02:31 +0000 http://fulbright.mtvuhosted.com/?p=81#comment-375 Hello, I am in touch with Mr. Miiro Shannie, of TAYL, about a project in Uganda dealing with sexual violence and AIDS. I have led several projects in S. Africa. My long-term interest is a track for orphans and war-torn kids through self-esteem, English skills, and education, up to family-centered development. I think too much "development" focuses on the already elite. . which does not build respectful, nurturing families among poorer ones who are left out. I hope you can respond. Your work connecting with Ugandans' self-esteem is so key. Keep on. Kent Mitchell Hello,
I am in touch with Mr. Miiro Shannie, of TAYL, about a project in Uganda dealing with sexual violence and AIDS. I
have led several projects in S. Africa. My long-term interest is a track for orphans and war-torn kids through self-esteem, English skills, and education, up to family-centered development. I think too much “development” focuses on the already elite. . which does not build respectful, nurturing families among poorer ones who are left out. I hope you can respond. Your work connecting with Ugandans’ self-esteem is so key. Keep on. Kent Mitchell

]]> By: Woody Shaw http://fulbright.mtvu.com/melissaadams/2008/10/21/heals-hip-hop-therapy-project/comment-page-1/#comment-266 Woody Shaw Mon, 16 Feb 2009 06:08:43 +0000 http://fulbright.mtvuhosted.com/?p=81#comment-266 This is an incredible concept and a very special project. Not only does it combine the benefits of music therapy and positive encouragement for these "at risk" youth, it also creates a bridge to the greater African diaspora, i would imagine, expanding and nurturing their sense of self in this complex world in which they might otherwise see themselves as having no relevant role or validity. It further provides a very culturally-oriented form of expression for the intensity of their circumstances -- that is dance, and Hip Hop dance, being African anyway, will secure a healthy sense of pride and self-respect for these youth I am sure! Brilliant. Keep on! This is an incredible concept and a very special project. Not only does it combine the benefits of music therapy and positive encouragement for these “at risk” youth, it also creates a bridge to the greater African diaspora, i would imagine, expanding and nurturing their sense of self in this complex world in which they might otherwise see themselves as having no relevant role or validity. It further provides a very culturally-oriented form of expression for the intensity of their circumstances — that is dance, and Hip Hop dance, being African anyway, will secure a healthy sense of pride and self-respect for these youth I am sure!

Brilliant. Keep on!

]]> By: Abramz http://fulbright.mtvu.com/melissaadams/2008/10/21/heals-hip-hop-therapy-project/comment-page-1/#comment-194 Abramz Sun, 08 Feb 2009 08:23:22 +0000 http://fulbright.mtvuhosted.com/?p=81#comment-194 In early 2008, the Rock Steady crew (Crazy Legs, Ynot & Servin' Irvin) came to Uganda to visit Breakdance Project Uganda. They did a community show with BPU in kisenyi slum, taught in and out of Kampala and also went to Gulu to teach the kids in the Hiphop therapy program in Gulu. They also learnt the traditional Acholi dance from the kids. www.myspace.com/breakdanceprojectuganda In early 2008, the Rock Steady crew (Crazy Legs, Ynot & Servin’ Irvin) came to Uganda to visit Breakdance Project Uganda. They did a community show with BPU in kisenyi slum, taught in and out of Kampala and also went to Gulu to teach the kids in the Hiphop therapy program in Gulu. They also learnt the traditional Acholi dance from the kids.

http://www.myspace.com/breakdanceprojectuganda

]]> By: Mike Aldax http://fulbright.mtvu.com/melissaadams/2008/10/21/heals-hip-hop-therapy-project/comment-page-1/#comment-39 Mike Aldax Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:45:25 +0000 http://fulbright.mtvuhosted.com/?p=81#comment-39 When the Rock Steady crew and other pioneers created and embellished upon break-dancing in late 1970s New York City, could they have imagined that the "Baby Freeze" and "Poppin & Lockin" would be used as a therepeutic tool for worn-torn peoples half way around the world? When the Rock Steady crew and other pioneers created and embellished upon break-dancing in late 1970s New York City, could they have imagined that the “Baby Freeze” and “Poppin & Lockin” would be used as a therepeutic tool for worn-torn peoples half way around the world?

]]> By: Charles http://fulbright.mtvu.com/melissaadams/2008/10/21/heals-hip-hop-therapy-project/comment-page-1/#comment-2 Charles Sat, 01 Nov 2008 04:01:06 +0000 http://fulbright.mtvuhosted.com/?p=81#comment-2 As a fan of hip hop and a student of child psychology; your project sounds incredible. I am looking forward to checking out more posts soon. As a fan of hip hop and a student of child psychology; your project sounds incredible. I am looking forward to checking out more posts soon.

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