On Thursday, Feb. 29, Zeta South Bronx hosted an electrifying school-wide hip-hop showcase with music and dancing to commemorate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop and to conclude Black History Month.
More than 100 Zeta South Bronx students from first through sixth grade performed an array of creative dance and musical pieces, including an original song, “Zeta’s Black Mystery,” “My Shot” from “Hamilton: An American Musical,” “Hip Hop Hooray” and “Peru” to celebrate the legacy and influence of hip-hop culture.
Students took their own creativity to the stage, choreographing original performances about themselves and Zeta by drawing on their personal experiences. The showcase highlighted talents across all grade levels and allowed students to tap into skills learned in Zeta’s dance, musical theater, orchestra and music classes.
“At Zeta, it is a joy to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of hip-hop in our school communities by showcasing the incredible talent and creativity of our students,” said Emily A. Kim, founder and CEO of Zeta Charter Schools. “Providing our students with opportunities to explore and express themselves through music and dance not only honors these cultural legacies but also gives them valuable experiences that enrich their education and build invaluable life skills.”
The hip-hop showcase paid homage to Zeta’s South Bronx campus home in the Bronx, the iconic birthplace of the cultural movement and musical genre and gave students a unique opportunity to learn about local Bronx history.
At Zeta, the arts are an essential component of a well-rounded education, as they enrich students’ lives and support their holistic development. Zeta believes that every student deserves equitable access to the arts to discover their passions and develop the confidence, teamwork, perseverance and grit that will allow them access to their brightest future.
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