Simpson Academy Hip Hop

Thanks to Mr. Chris Courtney for hosting an engaging hip hop workshop with our Humanities classes! Chris began as a break dancer in 1998. He later joined the national hip-hop company Culture Shock Chicago. He has shared the stage with Ludacris, Kayne West, Cam'ron, Busta Rhymes, Chicago Dance Crash, Stick and Move, LIFE, Fivestar Boogie, and Common. His teaching credits include Columbia College, Beverly Arts Center, Old Town School of Folk Music, Grant Elementary School, Crunch Fitness Chicago, Hubbard Street Dance, Chicago Cultural Center and Danza Viva. Thanks a ton, Chris, for sharing your talents and spirit with us!  

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