5th Element NI is a Hip-Hop based charity working in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Our team, comprised of musicians, lyricists, dancers, and artists, is dedicated to delivering creative projects that engage our communities. Our social outreach projects introduce people to various Hip-Hop artforms, covering street art, dance, lyricism & MCing, DJing & music production.
THE VOCAL ELEMENT
We offer workshops covering the art of MCing, it’s history and evolution. Our participants learn how to write lyrics, structure a rhyme scheme and how to rhyme over rhythm. This is an interactive workshop encouraging everybody to develop their own lyrics.
THE AURAL ELEMENT
Our DJ workshops explore the skills involved in mixing, cutting, scratching, and looping. Learn the history of DJing and its origins in Hip-Hop. We cover music production with our participants as they learn the skills required to develop full tracks.
THE PHYSICAL ELEMENT
B-Boying, also known as breakin’, covers the physical element of Hip-Hop. Our B-boy classes introduce participants to this explosive dance form as we explore movement, rhythm, strength, and balance. We focus on self-expression through movement, building character, mental strength & confidence. Our workshops are challenging yet fun, and accessible to all ages and abilities.
THE VISUAL ELEMENT
Street Art, more commonly referred to as Graffiti, has a long history in Hip-Hop. What started as a form of self-expression in the late 70s has become a recognised art style, appreciated for its style and flow. Larger than life characters adorn public spaces, adding colour and vibrancy to the world. Our workshops cover the different styles of street art, with an introduction to colour, shapes, lettering, and design. Participants will have the opportunity to design and create their own large-scale pieces.
