About this Event
HIP HOP. ART. TECHNOLOGY. CULTURE. COMMUNITY.
ONE UNFORGETTABLE DAY!
Get ready for an electrifying, multigenerational celebration where Hip Hop culture comes alive! The 2026 Hip Hop Arts Conference: “WE ARE ONE!” brings youth, families, emerging creatives, professional artists, legends, and community together for an immersive day of dance, music, visual arts, technology, education, competition, and inspiration.
Experience high-energy Hip Hop masterclasses with nationally recognized artists, live performances, immersive and interactive visual art creation, community dance battles, artist panels and conversations, historical Hip Hop exhibits, plus an innovative Arts + AI coding experience where creators of all ages turn their ideas into working apps!
Whether you dance, make music, create art, love technology, want to connect with other artists, or simply LOVE Hip Hop culture, there’s a place for you here.
Come learn from the innovators.
Create alongside the artists.
Battle with the community.
Celebrate the culture.
Connect across generations!
And stay for the culminating “Day of Respect” Awards Gala, celebrating extraordinary artists, cultural visionaries, educators, and community changemakers whose impact reaches far beyond the stage ( with specially curated dance and music tributes from some of ATL's most talented artists). This year's honorees include Grammy Award winning artist, Mali Music, legendary visual artists Gilbert Young and Fabian Williams, Community Activist & Attorney Rodney K. Strong, SupaDopeFresh, Ashanti "The Mad Violinist Floyd" as well as legendary dancers, Otto "Aquaboogy" Vazquez & Comfort Fedoke.
One Culture. Many Voices. Endless Creativity. WE ARE ONE!
Agenda
🕑: 09:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Breakdance Fundamentals Workshop
Host: Donnie “B-Boy Crumbs” Counts
Info: All ages and levels welcomed! Learn the fundamentals of breakdance with this internationally renowned breakdancer that has graced some of the world’s biggest dance stages and appeared in some of the most iconic dance movies!
🕑: 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Waving & Popping Master Class
Host: Otto “Aquaboogie” Vazquez
Info: All ages and levels welcomed! Learn the fundamentals “inside secrets” of waving and popping techniques from this legendary artist!
🕑: 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Hip Hop Master Class
Host: Comfort Fedoke
Info: All ages and levels welcomed! Learn exhilarating hip hop dance from this world renowned, Emmy award winning choreographer and performing artist!
🕑: 12:15 PM - 01:15 PM
Aviation to Hip Hop Panel Discussion
Info: Aviation to Hip Hop brings together respected artists, aviation professionals, and community arts supporters whose multifaceted careers connect creativity, culture, education, service, and flight. As part of the Hip Hop Arts Conference, this engaging panel explores the surprising intersections between aviation and hip hop- from innovation, movement, technology, and storytelling to entrepreneurship and community leadership. Panelists will share their personal journeys, career insights, and practical advice while inspiring youth, artists, families, and aspiring professionals to think boldly, explore new pathways, and recognize that creativity and purpose can take flight in countless ways.
🕑: 01:15 PM - 02:45 PM
Tips of The Trade: Level 1 Breaking Certification
Host: Honey Rockwell
Info: Launch your journey as a Breakdance educator with this beginner certification course in Breakdance teaching fundamentals taught by the legendary B-Girl, Honey Rockwell!
🕑: 01:15 PM - 05:00 PM
Legacy Dance Battle
Host: Quic De la Selva Rojas
Info: LEGACY DANCE BATTLE
1 VS 1 POPPING ($500 prize)
1 VS 1 BREAKING ($500 prize) YOUTH SHOWCASE SHOW YOUR SKILLS
REP YOUR STYLE
🕑: 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
“A Day of Respect”: Honoring Unsung Luminaries in the Community” Awards Gala
Host: C-Los Munoz
Info: The Day of Respect Gala is an elegant, multigenerational high energy, historic celebration honoring visionary artists, cultural icons, and community leaders whose work continues to inspire and uplift others. Closing the Hip Hop Arts Conference, this special sit-down dining experience brings the community together for meaningful tributes, powerful testimonials, awards, and live tribute performances by dynamic local artists. Guests are invited to dress in classic attire inspired by their favorite era and step into an unforgettable evening where the past meets the future and arts, culture, and community become one! This year's honorees include Grammy Award winning artist, Mali Music, legendary visual artists Gilbert Young and Fabian Williams, Community Activist & Attorney Rodney K. Strong, SupaDopeFresh, Ashanti "The Mad Violinist Floyd" as well as legendary dancers, Otto "Aquaboogy" Vazquez & Comfort Fedoke.
Event venue & nearby stays
Emma Darnell Aviation Museum & Conference Center (formerly Aviation Community Cultural Center), 3900 Aviation Circle Northwest, Atlanta, United States
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