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KITE FLIGHT WORKSHOPS: KIDS WORKSHOPS: TEENS WORKSHOPS: ADULTS LIC BIKE PARADE SUMMER SOLSTICE HEALTHY LIVING OUTDOOR CINEMA PERFORMANCES FEATURED WORKSHOP HALLOWEEN HARVEST FESTIVAL  |
WORKSHOPS FOR TEENS Creative Teen Days at Socrates In collaboration with the teen programs of our local Goodwill Industries, Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement House, Variety Boys & Girls Club, and YMCA, Socrates will host the following gatherings, designed to foster and highlight the creative expression of our community youth. Free and open to all teens ages 13-17. For registration or more information, please call: 718.956.1819 2012 SCHEDULE Thursday, May 24 / 4 - 7 PM: Workshop on Live Hip-Hop/Electronic Music Production During this workshop, Isidore "DJ Izzi" Ramkissoon will teach teens how to create beats from found objects. After a brief overview of electronic instrumentation, participants will collect objects from around the Park. Then wešll learn about the past, present and future of hip-hop sampling while studying materials used in common instruments and understanding their acoustics. Basic electronic skills will be developed through this beginner level exercise. Friday, May 25 / 4 - 7 PM: Teen Open Mic (weather permitting) Express yourself on our cobblestone stagespoken word, dance, sing, tap, step whatever your heart desires. Featuring a performance by the Harlem Childrenšs Zone ETC Techno Arts Group. Wednesday, June 20 / 3 - 4 PM: Yoga for Teens (weather permitting) Kripalu Yoga is a system of Hatha Yoga that integrates body postures, breathing techniques, relaxation, and meditation. Taught by Monique Schubert, participants are encouraged to integrate their yoga practices with this very special waterfront environment of nature and art. Thursday & Friday, August 2 & 3 / 3 - 6 PM: Workshop on Nutritious Cooking In this two-part, hands-on cooking workshop held in artist Rirkrit Tiravanija's outdoor installation, participants will learn how to cook healthy vegetarian meals. Urban Chef Felix Castro, with the help of local rooftop farm Brooklyn Grange, will instruct teens on the best cooking methods for various vegetables and herbs while creating lighter versions of their favorite foods. 
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